I purchased a car for my daughter from Prestigio Cars Ltd yesterday. Given that the vehicle is 11 years old, I fully expected a few age‑related issues. What I did not expect was the level of dishonesty displayed by the initial salesman and mechanic.From the moment I began inspecting the car, the salesman dismissed every concern I raised with flimsy excuses and, at times, outright lies. One clear issue was the cracked rear third brake light, which had already begun letting water into the vehicle. I observed the mechanic removing the unit to inspect it, yet the salesman repeatedly tried to pull me away, insisting the water ingress was simply due to their cleaning process — a claim that was obviously untrue.Initially, the mechanic appeared professional and allowed me to watch him work. However, once he resealed the cracked light, I mentioned that the part would need replacing soon and that I would expect a price adjustment. He then showed me an online listing for a £10 unit, claiming it was brand new. It was clearly a second‑hand part. When I challenged him to show me the search results, he awkwardly backed down, claiming he had “lost the search history.”I then checked the touchscreen stereo and found it completely unresponsive. When I raised this with the salesman, he attempted to convince me that the system wasn’t touchscreen at all — despite the on‑screen prompts that could only be selected by touch. At that point, I had lost all trust in both him and the mechanic and called them out for their dishonesty. I refused to deal with either of them any further.The manager then stepped in, inspected the stereo himself, and immediately confirmed that I was correct. My experience with him was excellent — professional, honest, and straightforward and a pleasure to deal with and would recommend him. I made sure to tell him that had I not been present, my daughter would have been misled by his staff. Their behaviour was unacceptable and undermined what could have been a smooth and positive purchase.
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If you are looking for great savings on quality used cars and vans in the Bedford area, then you have reached the right place. Prestigio Cars Ltd are an award-winning used car and van dealership based in Bedfordshire. We are an AA-certified dealership and FCA approved. We are proud to offer you first class customer service and very competitive pricing, so please browse our stock list. At Prestigio Cars Ltd, we stock a range of used cars and vans to suit all budgets and lifestyles so we are sure to have the right car or van for you.
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