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no worries mate I was having the same doubts myself and mechanic's had a look and couldn't find anything serious. Took it out for a decent drive afterwards and it feels great Still can't quite believe I bought a car without seeing it first Anyway all sorted now. Thanks for the advice everyone

Well I'll eat my words then Rob haha ... glad it's turned up mate

It's here! Driver dropped it off earlier today first thing I did was have a good look round it. Interior is very clean and the bodywork looks decent too Got the V5C MOT paperwork and service records with it. Booked in with my mechanic so we'll see what he says but at the moment I'm pretty pleased Was starting to worry for a while there lol

Little update... Paid for the Tiguan yesterday and got an email this afternoon with an estimated delivery time of 6 days Nothing else to report really. Just waiting now

Hi, Was looking at a Skoda Karoq SE L on eBay earlier and the seller name rang a bell when I saw this thread. Thought the price looked a bit suspicious at first. Might give them a ring tomorrow and see what they say Cheers

Interesting seeing this mentioned here in the background for this discussion I worked in their accounts department before moving to Manchester last autumn. The repossessed cars were a newer part of the business. Started around summer 2024 if I remember right, they were getting vehicles from finance auctions and selling them on. The idea behind the segregated payment account and return period was to make people more comfortable buying remotely. Obviously anyone buying should still check the details themselves

Cheers everyone had another chat with them and decided I'm going ahead, waiting for the invoice now. They've answered my emails pretty quickly so far

Mine was a Volvo V60 R Design just before Christmas. Bit of a wait getting it delivered. Was told about a week but ended up being 10 days I was the same as you Rob with the payment. Didn't particularly like the idea of transferring that sort of money before seeing anything Spoke to them a few times on the phone and they explained their separate account arrangement. Said the money wasn't released until I confirmed I was happy with the car I didn't independently verify how that worked so wouldn't tell anyone to rely on it without checking

I bought a Nissan X-Trail Tekna through them back in November in this story. Was a repo as well the car arrived in really nice condition to be fair They gave me 14 days to check it over so I took it down to the Nissan place near me in Nottingham. They went through it and couldn't find anything worth worrying about Rang the company the next day and told them I was keeping it That was my experience anyway

Bank transfer upfront for a car you've never seen? I know some companies sell online now and deliver to your door but I'd want to know exactly who I'm paying and what happens if the car doesn't turn up

Had a nose around Google There's a few reviews mentioning Killeavy Transport for transport work. The company background says they've been around since 2023 doing haulage and that sort of thing

Can you go and look at it? I'd ask that before anything else and if they start saying it's in secure storage or can't be viewed for whatever reason I'd be off, too many people getting caught out with this stuff lately

Never heard of them Rob wouldn't be sending any money until I'd done a bit of digging though. Some of these cheap car adverts are an absolute minefield

Evening all Found a VW T-Roc on eBay that it's listed by Killeavy Transport and I'm seriously considering it. Price is a fair bit lower than the others I've been looking at and apparently sold through an auction which is why it's cheaper... They mentioned something about a segregated business account for the money. Not really bought a car this way before so thought I'd ask on here first Anyone actually used them? Rob

now your talking, best one I ever had was a 1983 TI Green Cloverleaf which I acquired in 1988 with 46k on the clock, that went to the south of France twice and Yorkshire several times as well as numerous trips to the coast, the previous owner had Koni shocks fitted and it went round corners like it was on rails the fortunate thing about this era was the numbers in my local scrap yard from whence I acquired a set of nearly new set of Dellorto 40IDFS and a Scorpion exhaust manifold, quick trip down the local rolling road and I had won an extra 15hp it flew, spark plugs about £12 a set for the proper Lodge item and the proper Selenium oil and filter about £20, inboard discs which if set up properly would stop on a sixpence no power steering and as much feedback as you could ever want through the steering wheel, we were on holiday in Cornwall when the rear pads started squeaking because they were low, no problem, drove to the nearest car spares place and bought a new fitting kit with pads for £40 and changed the lot in forty mins outside the holiday let, simple engineering and easy to fix, no electronic callipers, no diagnostic port, Bosch electronic ignition which I only changed the spark plug leads a couple of times with the distributor cap, no ESP that was down to me to keep it on the tarmac, it finally succumbed to the metal maggot, so I bought a Sprint Coverleaf which did not handle as well, if they bought this out again minus the rot I would buy one today.

I have driven 58 years, and every car I've owned has been a used one. But that's another story if, as I assume, you're referring to contemporary automobiles. I value the conveniences found in contemporary automobiles, such as air conditioning, heating, steering wheel and seat adjustments, cruise control, dependability, etc. Next, there are the safety and performance considerations, such as improved braking, tires, power steering, fuel efficiency, and crash resistance. Those considerations are commendable in and of themselves, but they dilute the uniqueness of each model. Even though some of the features were a real pain in the rear, I really enjoy the nostalgic, quirky, and character-filled aspects of older vehicles. A Mk1 Ford Consul's vacuum wipers come to mind; when the throttle was fully open, the car would move at a snail's pace, in stark contrast to its hinged quarter lights, which provided powerful face ventilation. The Mark 2 Zephyr that whisked me across Europe and fooled gas station attendants everywhere with its concealed filler cap—it was cleverly concealed behind the hinged rear number plate. The Granada Cosworth that rivalled a Golf GTI on a challenging hill climb. Before I could afford garage services, all of them were entertaining but laborious to maintain running. Looking back, I see no use in returning to my younger self; I have better things to do with my time here than spend it squished under a dirty car.

Yes, I do value my Audi's air conditioning, heated seats, and superior safety features in comparison to my previous vehicles. Aside from the autonomous braking system that detects collisions. Well, that's disappointing. Any time it has continued, it has been for no apparent reason. I was fortunate that no one was following when the emergency brake went off... Driving on the opposite side of the road is something I have to get used to for a while, so lane detection is only useful when I'm in Europe.

Blue Mg ZR 180 was my favourite. It was a retirement crisis, but it was a little bit of a boy racer car! A police officer once questioned my ownership of the vehicle, stating that it appeared to be too old. Easy enough to mess around with for the average person, everything ran smoothly, but you couldn't help but worry about the head gasket every time you were out. Instead of being "in your face" with electronic safety features, the 2019 Golf GTI 7.5 strikes a nice balance with them (and heated seats!!). In contrast, later VWs are like walking into a TV showroom. Sadly, it appears that the latest Audis are also heading in that direction. I believe the 2023 A3 strikes a nice mix between technology and safety once again. DanPow, despite her reliability issues, my daughter loves Alphas and is on her third Gloria. She refuses to give it up.

My answer would be "yes," but only if it serves to commemorate the time you spent with it. Because it served its purpose and was otherwise unremarkable, I am at a loss to describe the Kia I once owned. However, despite the head gasket, battery problems (I crawled into my boot more than once to open the driver's door), and a leaky sunroof, I still have fond memories of my Rover.

The Guilia has always been one of my favourite car types. Is the occasional breakdown necessary for you to truly appreciate a car? My original Mk1 Clio was fantastic. Almost as much time as I spent driving it was spent pushing it and cursing at it. It was once my only option for spending the nite when I became stranded. Even so, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Oh! My gorgeous Giulia and 159 are the worst cars ever to own.

It's unfortunate that cars nowadays are being manufactured with the same level of interchangeability and forgetfulness as appliances or other white goods; I've mentioned this to friends before. The vehicles with the most personality are the ones that I remember most fondly from my fleet of cars. I remember my Nova and Rover 200; I guess you just don't care as much about cars now as you used to. Every one of VAG's vehicles feels almost identical to the next, and the company's recent efforts to fully digitise its lineups and push toward electric vehicles have been disastrous. At work, we have a Tiguan that drives like a T-roc, golf, or polo; it has lost all of its "character." A Jimny or Land Cruiser would be my top picks for a "new" or "recent" vehicle to purchase, maintain, and develop an emotional connection to. Just different models of analogue cars from a bygone era that didn't have computers. Naturally, that is only my personal viewpoint.

Two brand-new vehicles—my Audi A6 Avant and a BMW 3 series—have passed through my hands since 2015. Both vehicles have served me well and never failed me. Still, I've always thought of them as mere implements. To be honest, I wouldn't say I love them more than an electric drill. Somehow, I just can't seem to relate to them. Perhaps it's because, in comparison to older vehicles, the ride is too lifeless. I am uncertain. My Clio Williams 2 is the bee's knees. I always feel happy when I'm driving it. Is there a contemporary vehicle out there that can do the same? Is it my fault for purchasing an outdated model, or is it a universal problem with contemporary automobiles?

Incredibly grateful to all who contributed. After nearly three weeks of losing about fifteen miles per day, I disconnected the twelve-volt battery for thirty minutes, and it remained steady for twenty-four hours. I also placed an order for a battery monitor. However, hear this! The dealer was so shocked by my cancellation call that they offered me a job! Just some common sense and a quick web search, I said. Does nothing to improve my opinion of the Kia dealer, who appears to be clueless when it comes to the car's technological aspects.

My heart desires it! I'm waiting for Kia to do something, and the dealer isn't doing anything to help.