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Old 27 July 2021, 11:16 AM
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Is there such a thing as a company that will go buy a car on your behalf? All most like an AA inspection check, but they buy deliver the car to you?
Old 27 July 2021, 02:33 PM
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https://nationalcarfinder.co.uk/ via google search
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Googled and found nothing. Are there anymore companies? Just want another Impreza but haven't got the time to go viewing loads.
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I wouldn’t trust anyone to buy a car for me. It’s not their money they’re risking.
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Originally Posted by RockyRoad
I wouldn’t trust anyone to buy a car for me. It’s not their money they’re risking.
They would need some serious insurance too or some get out clauses, whilst its a nice idea i dont think its good business model..... Unless you know every thing about every future classic on the market.
Again its a nice idea.
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I'd be picking the car, I'd just want it checked over and job done, if i was going to buy it myself i would only be doing the basic checks, rust in arches and turrets and sills, checking over the engine and test drive.


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They would need some serious insurance too or some get out clauses, whilst its a nice idea i dont think its good business model..... Unless you know every thing about every future classic on the market.
Again its a nice idea.
Old 28 July 2021, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jaygsi
Googled and found nothing. Are there anymore companies? Just want another Impreza but haven't got the time to go viewing loads.
Did you have a look at that national car finder site? It certainly sounds like what you're after... 🤔
https://nationalcarfinder.co.uk/

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Old 28 July 2021, 10:04 PM
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Yes looks good, just wondered if there were other places. As said just looking for a checkup and delivery.
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most dealers will source a car for you, just you pay for the privilege..........
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Alot of dealers know nothing about cars lol

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most dealers will source a car for you, just you pay for the privilege..........
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