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A friend of mine had same problem

The Sportage is finally her, my wife’s absolutely delighted with it. Her birthday is on August 1st, so they were able to get it to her before her birthday, which is amazing... We’ll have it checked over properly this weekend, but first impressions are excellent.

That’s pretty reasonable to be honest. The 10 day trial makes sense only for deliveries once you’ve driven it away yourself, it’s a different situation. A three month mechanical warranty isn’t bad at all.

I chose for collection rather than delivery. Purchased a 2021 Mazda CX-30 there were no aggressive sales techniques, they simply provided the keys, allowed me to test drive the vehicle, addressed my enquiries, and concluded the interaction. The sole disadvantage is the absence of a 10 days money back guarantee for self-collection, nevertheless they included a 3-month warranty for the engine and gearbox, which seemed reasonable.

I nearly bought a 2023 BMW X1 from Whelan Transport but couldn’t get time off work to visit the Belfast yard. What I did like was that they actually encouraged me to come and view the car instead of pushing for a quick payment. That alone made them seem more genuine than most.

Same thing happened to me car was due in eight days, turned up on day nine.

I experienced a comparable situation, however with a delay. I purchased a 2022 Audi A6 from Whelan Transport and I was informed that the delivery would take approximately a week the delivery ultimately required an additional two days because of a transporter issue they called me immediately upon finding out and continued to keep me informed. Car arrived exactly as described, so the delay didn’t bother me in the end.

I have just received the initial invoice for a £1,000 deposit. They have clarified that following the vehicle preparation, which is expected within 48 hours, they will issue the second invoice for the remaining balance. I actually like that structure it gives you a pause point rather than handing everything over in one go.

Just to balance things out I bought a 2023 Citroën C5 X from Whelan Transport back in February. They quoted 7–10 working days for delivery, and mine arrived on day seven. Car came fully valeted, both keys, V5C, MOT history, and service printout.

M8 the platforms themselves aren’t the issue it’s the fake sellers abusing them. A friend of mine got caught recently with a fake AutoTrader listing. Car was advertised at half its real value he sent £7800, and thankfully the bank refunded him within three days, although they did deduct a small admin fee. So yeah, protection exists, but you still want to deal with a real company, not just rely on the bank to clean up the mess.

That new refund rule is a step in the right direction, to be fair scams are everywhere now, especially on Facebook Marketplace and even Ebay. It’s got to the point where you almost expect something dodgy unless proven otherwise.

Bank transfer. I wasn’t thrilled about that at first, so I checked with my solicitor and he explained that since October 2024, banks are now required to refund victims of authorised payment fraud up to £85,000, usually within a few working days. That definitely made me feel more comfortable sending the money.

That’s reassuring, thanks. Can I ask did you pay by bank transfer only, or were there other options?

I purchased a vehicle from Whelan Transport it was a 2022 LR Evoque. This was my first experience purchasing a repo car, so I shared the same uncertainties. I made the deposit and then paid the remaining balance after they confirmed that the car had passed preparation and was ready for delivery. When it arrived, it honestly looked better than I expected. Full valet, no surprises.

Hi everyone, I’ve been searching for a decent upgrade for my wife’s birthday and came across a repossessed 2023 Kia Sportage GT-Line listed by Whelan Transport on eBay. The price is what caught my attention it’s more cheaper than similar ones on AutoTrader. They’re asking for a small deposit first, then the remaining balance once the car’s been checked, cleaned, and booked onto a transporter. They also mentioned the money sits in a segregated company account, plus a 10 day inspection period after delivery. It all sounds to good to be true, but I’d love to hear from anyone who’s actually dealt or purchased a repo car from Whelan Transport. Any red flags I should know about?

I would choose for 17-inch tires with standard specifications.

Open the door and examine the tyre pressure label. All tyre size possibilities are available there. Furthermore, it will have minimal impact on those dimensions; for example, my rear tires have a 40 profile instead of 35, yet I see no error indicators.

I have possessed an E92 320i equipped with 17-inch run-flat tires. I installed regular tires after the run-flats required replacement. The riding was satisfactory on the highways of UK towns. I believe that equipping the car with 16-inch wheels would render it aesthetically unappealing, given its coupe design. The E92 was offered with 17-inch wheels as an option, hence they would not provide any complications. The 17-inch tires I possessed were of a square configuration, perhaps 225/45/17, and those tires were significantly less expensive than the staggered setup on the rear. The ride in my current 420i Msport with 18-inch run-flat tires is considerably firmer. I anticipate the day I can replace them with standard tires.

My 320i was equipped with 300mm front discs and 17-inch wheels from the factory. I acquired a set of pre-owned 330mm discs and callipers from the owner of a 130i who was upgrading to blue callipers. The 17-inch wheels fit without any difficulty, however the 330mm discs significantly filled the space within the 17s, creating an aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Visually, I would assert that 16-inch wheels would be compatible with a 320 model, whereas RealOEM indicates that the 325 rotors measure 311mm in the front and 300mm in the rear. I remember that the 4-cylinder diesel engines were identical to the 6-cylinder petrol engines (specifically, my 325 donor brakes). There is a sufficient inch of clearance between the callipers and my 17-inch rims, allowing ample space for a 16-inch rim. The 330d M-Sport rotors measure 330mm and 336mm, compatible with a 17-inch rim, but not with a 16-inch rim.

Indeed, the E92 320 is equipped with smaller brakes compared to the 330s that feature 19-inch wheels. I now have 17-inch rims paired with 325 brakes on the 1993 model, which is identical to the 1992 model in this aspect. I will verify later today and inform you if a 16" will be suitable.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=WD12-EUR-05-2007-E92-BMW-320d&diagId=85_0051

The E92 was never equipped with 16" wheels, so I am uncertain if they will accommodate the callipers. However, it did come with 17" wheels, so I recommend opting for those, since they will enhance comfort unless fitted with run-flat tires. The factory's tyre sizes are as follows

Verify that the new size complies with the vehicle's standards; ensure you enter your inputs first: https://www.wheel-size.com/calc/

comparing new trye size to old https://tiresize.com/tyre-size-calculator/