Cork car dealer question

aunty kitty

hi.

has anyone bought a car from carrig trade sales in carrigtohill in cork.

what are they like todeal with etc?

thanks.

colm_mcm

The "trade sales" bit would concern me.

bazz26

OP, are you familiar with what a trade sale in motoring terms is?

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colm_mcm wrote: »

The "trade sales" bit would concern me.

It's the new thing all over ireland now. Dash like a Christmas tree and no warranty. Bargin!! L@@k

To be fair, I've bought from fellas that were "trade sales" in all but advertised name but I kinda knew what I was getting myself into. "As long as it's plausibly roadworthy I'm in the clear" everything else is buyer beware.

aunty kitty

thanks guys.

MartinCobh

I got caught in the Trade sales deal.
Bought a motor from them, at retail price.
But it was over 10 years old, so I signed a document which i thought was part of the sales process. turns out I relinquished all liability of the seller. so i spent a few grand and i was caught. cost me over a grand to get the car roadworthy even though it had a new NCT.
I feel a bit aggrieved, but will have to put it down to experience. As their ass was covered in the document i signed. Ok, there is always one. so may i suggest if you do buy trade sales you get someone like the AA to check the vehicle first as it could be an expensive lesson.

bazz26

Your average joe buying a trade sale from a dealer is pointless as it means you might as well buy privately and cut out the middle man's profit margin.

bodzio69

Did anyone recently made a purchase from that dealer? I’m interested in car from him but not sure he trustworthy. He offers 3 months warranty.

allinthehead

bodzio69 wrote: »

Did anyone recently made a purchase from that dealer? I’m interested in car from him but not sure he trustworthy. He offers 3 months warranty.

Afaik it's a Mapfre warranty they offer ie third party.