Help! New Alfa

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Thu 18 Jul 2002 19:36
Help! New Alfa - Citroënian {P}
Hi all,

If anyone recalls from last week, my brother in law is buying a new Alfa 147 1.6 Lusso 5Dr and through Autotrader has found a company called Carstore UK, based in Glasgow.

They say they can get the one he wants for 12995, but it's currently in Ireland. Once he's paid, they'll put the process of getting it delivered into place.

So Questions again!

1) He's really worried that if he sends the money off to carstore, they might disappear with his money - what safeguards can you put in place to avoid losing all your money to an unscrupulous outfit?

2) does anyone know anything about Carstore? Even if you just live in Glasgow and know that they have a big showroom/etc.

I've suggested paying by credit card, but then I still don't know how safe that is either.

3) And finally, if anyone can get the same car in Africa Grey for the same money or less, I'd be pleased to hear (Gary!)

Many thanks,
Lee.
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Thu 18 Jul 2002 21:21
Help! New Alfa - Steve G
Why not go to a Irish Alfa dealer direct ??
www.alfaromeo.ie
Find the contact details and give them a call (dont email-they wont respond).
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Thu 18 Jul 2002 22:04
Help! New Alfa - Vansboy
There's a 10 mile Nov 01 2.0 Selespeed in grey at British Car Auctions, Nottingham, 24 July.
A couple of lower spec 147's there also.Direct from Alfa.
Mark
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Fri 19 Jul 2002 05:08
Help! New Alfa - Godfrey H {P}
Lee, your brother is right to be worried about losing his money. Putting all the money up front sounds like financing the business with the customers' money to me. Not a good sign, I would run a mile. May I suggest you point your brother in the direction of the HJ FAQ and look at the companies mentioned at the top of the "How to buy at near european prices FAQ". Also check out the finance section of importing cars in "How to buy and sell cars" on this site. All the information is on this site.
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Fri 19 Jul 2002 08:51
Help! New Alfa - Citroënian {P}
Thanks Godfrey, I'll pass on the information. I think we were both thinking that it looked a bit odd to pay all up front, I guess this is an unusual practice. I'd have thought a deposit with payment on delivery was more usual.


Lee
...Loves Driving, Hates Garages
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