Nekomp Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Hi everyone, I’ve been looking for a first car for my son and came across a VW Golf on Gumtree listed by Carwin Transport. At first I thought it was a private advert but it turns out they’re a company in Belfast who sell repossessed cars from UK auctions. They’re offering to deliver directly to my home in Bath, which sounds great, but I’m unsure about paying before I see the car... Has anyone bought through Carwin Transport and can share how it went? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liveek Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Not with them, but I’ve bought a Ford Mondeo at a repo auction in Manheim and it worked out really well. Just make sure to double check all the documents and do your research some offers look genuine others don’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meltarb Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Do Carwin Transport actually have a yard or is it all done online? I’d only feel comfortable if there’s somewhere you can visit in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekomp Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 They said they’re based in Belfast and people can book a viewing at their unit. It’s too far for me though so I’d have to go with delivery if I buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolSquirrel Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I went through them last month and bought a 2018 Peugeot 3008. They use a segregated bank account for payments, which really reassured me because the money isn’t released until you’ve received the car. My bank froze the payment at first for security checks, but once cleared, delivery only took six days. The car showed up freshly MOT’d and cleaned inside out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekomp Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 @DolSquirrel weren’t you worried about paying before the car even left Belfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DolSquirrel Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 A little more, but I rang them a few times, checked their Companies House number, and found other people mentioning them online. Plus the way the segregated account works made me feel more secure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I bought a Range Rover Sport HSE from Carwin back in October the dlv was to Nottingham and took just over a week. They emailed me a breakdown of how payments are protected, which helped a lot. At first I was nervous, but they were professional on the phone and explained everything clearly. I paid a £1,000 deposit, then the balance only once the car was prepped for dispatch. They updated me at each stage, prep, inspection, shipping, and when it turned up, it was freshly valeted with the paperwork neatly organised. Honestly felt more secure than some forecourts I’ve dealt with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekomp Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 Sounds good, but has anyone here actually tested their 10 days money back guarantee no question asked? That’s the part I’d want to be sure about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Didn’t need to use it myself, but I asked about it before paying. They were very clear that you can return the car within 10 days for a full refund if you’re unhappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angurita Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I actually stopped by their unit while I was over in Belfast visiting family and had a look at a Discovery 5 they had in. The staff were decent, no pushy sales chat, just answered what I asked and left me to it. I didn’t end up buying that day, but being there in person gave me more confidence. You can see they’re first and foremost a logistics outfit, proper unit space, lorries coming and going, pallets stacked up so it’s not just a flashy website with stock photos. They clearly run a haulage business as well as shifting the repos, which made it feel a lot more legitimate to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekomp Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 Appreciate all the feedback. I’ve now gone ahead and paid the deposit invoice to Carwin Transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Automan Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Good choice. I’ve still got my RR sport parked outside if you want proof pics, happy to share in pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekomp Posted March 20 Author Share Posted March 20 It's okay I trust you m8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekomp Posted March 28 Author Share Posted March 28 The Volkswagen Golf was delivered last night! Driver called ahead, everything was handled smoothly. Car is actually in better condition than I expected, all documents checks out, this thread really helped me make the decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angurita Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Glad it worked out for you, mate. I had a Vauxhall Insignia from Carwin Transport a few months back and my experience was pretty much the same, driver called ahead, everything lined up perfectly. Always good to hear consistent feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxck Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Happy days @Nekomp Reading this thread is giving me a bit more confidence I’ve been eyeing up one of their BMW X1 but was holding back because I’ve never bought a car online before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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