Accomis Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Hi all, Been searching Fb Marketplace for a new car and stumbled across a few listings connected to a company called Mcerlane Logistics. Apparently they're repossessed vehicles they've bought through finance auctions some of the prices are quite a bit below what I've been seeing on AutoTrader which obviously got my attention Anyone on here actually purchased a car through them? Not really interested in guesses, would be good to hear from somebody who's dealt with them first-hand. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notef Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Funny enough, one of my mates drives a transporter for them, so they're definitely an actual transport company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitxx Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Never bought from them myself but had a nose around online after seeing one of their adverts a while ago whatever company you're dealing with, don't let a cheap price make you switch your brain off. Google is your friend these days, I'd do that whether the car was £5k or £50k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HushedGamer Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Exactly cheap cars aren't automatically scams, but I'd want to know why it's cheap I'd also ask to physically view it. If suddenly there are ten different reasons why you can't see the car, I'd be gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talentrews Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 If Mcerlane Logistics says the car is "In secure storage and unfortunately nobody is allowed access" would have me closing the laptop pretty quickly If they're genuine and actually have possession of the vehicle, asking for a viewing shouldn't cause a drama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accomis Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 (edited) I actually rang them this morning and asked exactly that. Interesting bit is they explained that their 14 day inspection/money back period is for vehicles bought through the delivery programme. If I travel over, inspect it myself and collect it, that particular return arrangement doesn't apply. So now I'm debating whether to get a flight over and see it myself or just have it delivered. Anyone here actually gone down the delivery route? Edited 10 hours ago by Accomis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barringer Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Yep, I did purchased a bimmer 3 series from Mcerlane Logistics and I was pretty uncomfortable with the whole buying-unseen thing at first, but communication was decent. Got updates while it was being prepared and another one when transport was being arranged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HushedGamer Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 That's how I'd approach it inspection period is pointless if you don't actually inspect the thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicPod Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 My mum bought a 2021 Renault Captur through Mcerlane Logistics earlier this year. She's in Aberdeen so Belfast wasn't exactly around the corner and the delivery was 9 days from memory. Car came with the paperwork she'd been expecting and she had her local garage check it afterwards. She's still got it and loves the thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accomis Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 I've decided to take the chance on a 2022 Hyundai Tucson Premium they've got, the price is good without being completely ridiculous. Just waiting for the invoice now, the payment will go into a segregated business account. I'll keep this updated because I hate finding threads like this on Google where the OP vanishes halfway through 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HushedGamer Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Please do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accomis Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 I'll try not to disappoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finestey Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 I used to work on the finance/admin side of a similar fictional transport business before moving to Manchester. The basic idea behind a segregated business account is that vehicle related funds are kept separate from ordinary operating money. But don't assume the word "segregated" automatically means you're protected That's the bit I'd want clarified before sending anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HushedGamer Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Good point when people hear "segregated account" and automatically translate it as "escrow". They're not necessarily the same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barringer Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Same here and I still ended up buying remotely 😂 Funny how a decent saving changes your principles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaKiddo Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Hi everyone I've been looking at a 2020 Mercedes V-Class they've got advertised. Found this thread while searching the company name. Not saying I'm convinced yet, but at least there are some sensible questions being asked here rather than twenty replies saying either "SCAM!!!" or "100% LEGIT MATE" with no explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accomis Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 Quick update! Payment was sorted yesterday morning and I received confirmation from the finance side afterwards. They've provisionally got delivery down for next week. Now comes the part where I stare suspiciously at my phone every time it rings for the next seven days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accomis Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 The Tucson arrived today. Driver called roughly 40 minutes beforehand because he wanted to check access for the lorry. First impressions are really good. Interior is spotless, bodywork looks as it did in the photos and the paperwork was together in a folder rather than scattered around the glovebox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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