Think I would have had an easier transaction with Arthur Daly!The dealer demanded 1/2 the price as a deposit to have the car delivered. I am slightly disabled and could not make the journey to car lot. With this paid the car was delivered to my home by I think Raj who was polite and helpful but any calls to his boss was not in English. Incidently, the dealer said the delivery price would be included in purchase price but I was charged for delivery. £60.On inspection of the car I found an oil leak from the oil filter housing. On calling the dealer he said the cap just needs to be tightened up. A few days later I tried to undo the cap, it is meant to be 5nm it was more like 50nm and had to use a bar to undo it. I did replace this part as it was damaged by overtorque and an oil seal was missing.The test ride revealed parking sensors not working and a slight pull to the nearside. This was just a new tyre problem that went away when I swapped wheels. There was no spare or toolkit only a used Volvo puncture repair kit. Further inspection revealed the front nearside lower suspension arm had been replaced for MOT. The workshop who did this managed to puncture the inner CV boot covering everything in the grease that was once inside.As for the service before delivery, I think this maybe doubtful as the oil wasn't good, either old or cheap. The air filter was filthy.As for cleanliness, I don't think they know the meaning of the word, the outside was dirty with plenty of bush damage on the body. On bringing this to the attention of the boss, he did discount £300 from purchase price. The inside had a strange odour I can't explain but it wasn't of leather!! It now has the correct smell.I was going to reject the car but the dealer insisted on returning my money after a few days. but, he took my money directly.Ok, so now I took a gamble as the car was in good condition and paid the remainder.I did ask if all the paperwork was present and the answer was yes. Due to me having a mind fizz at the time I forgot to check. There was no V5 just a photocopied application form with mistakes. I went to the post office with a new form the next day to which I was told I would have to send to DVLA as a previous keeper was shown. Another £25. I would not be able to legally use the car untill it was taxed, 3 and bit weeks later.The "warranty" I was told didn't cover wear and tear, well, anything that breaks or goes wrong can be wear and tear.The time I have had the car and not been allowed to use legally has given me time to present it as it should be. A full detail valet inside, outside and underneath. It now looks like its value.This is a statement of fact not opinion.
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