Anyone had any dealings with Lamsam Logistics on repo car sales?

[heralder]

I’m hoping someone here can help put my mind at ease. I’ve just reserved a 2021 Volvo S60 that I found listed online by Lamsam Logistics on eBay it’s a repossessed vehicle from a finance auction, which explains why it’s sitting about 5k under what similar cars are going for locally. Delivery to Sheffield is meant to be around a week.

 

I’ll be honest, I’m a bit uneasy sending the remaning money before seeing the car in person. Has anyone actually gone through a purchase with Lamsam Logistics?

Edited 1 hour ago by heralder

[WanderlustGuru]

Not personally but the comments on Google appear to be reasonable, It's always a good idea to double-check before transferring over big sums of money.

[diablos_carcv5]

Not saying they are dodgy but caution is never a bad thing there are a lot of convincing scam listings around lately, especially when prices are way below market.

Key thing for me would be: do they allow viewings? And do they explain clearly where your money actually sits after you pay?

[heralder]

That’s what I asked straight away Lamsam Logistics said I could come over to Belfast to see it if I wanted, even offered to arrange a pickup from the airport.
Realistically though, with work and travel costs, delivery just made more sense. 
They’ve already sent the V5 and an HPI report which helped a bit.

[rab60bit88]

Hi all,

Jumping in here as someone who actually bought through them.

I picked up a 2022 Peugeot 5008 from Lamsam Logistics back in January. Same setup repossessed vehicle, paid via bank transfer into a segregated business account. My bank did pause the payment briefly, but once I confirmed the transaction with the bank, it cleared the same day.

Car turned up in 8 days. I took it straight to my local garage the next morning and gave it a proper check. Everything matched the listing, so I confirmed I was keeping it within the 10-day window.

Cheers
 

[WolfieBase]

I’m probably in the minority, but I still struggle with the idea of buying a car without seeing it first. Guarantees or not, it feels like a leap of faith.

That said, the segregated account part does sound better than just wiring money to their own acc.

[MotoGravity]

I visited their yard late last summer. It’s just off the main road near the airport. Fairly busy place, transport lorries coming and going. Looked at a 2020 Skoda Karoq at the time and I ultimately decided against the purchase because my wife wasn't satisfied with how it felt in the driver's seat.... the staff were straightforward no pressure, no rush, and they were open about how quickly stock moves.

[Rudy7831]

I had a similar experience when I went with my wife to buy a family car we visited six dealers before she made her decision!

Anyway, I looked into Lamsam Logistics and from what I found online, they seem to be legitimate in every aspect, legally registered with Companies House since 2018 and have an excellent online rating. 

However, as some of the old-timers I support prefer face-to-face purchases, I want to see the car in person first. 

Cheers m8!

[heralder]

Appreciate all the replies here, genuinely helpful.

I’ve now paid the remaning balance, and they’ve confirmed the car is booked for transport tomorrow and I will received an email with the date and time for delivery. 

Still a bit nervous but feeling more comfortable after reading everyone’s experiences.

[DMGRS]

Since October this year, banks in the UK have much stronger protections for authorised push payment scams, up to £85k. That doesn’t mean people should be careless but it does add a layer of reassurance if something genuinely goes wrong.

[NevoBMW320i]

Just adding another datapoint. My sister bought a 2021 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports from Lamsam Logistics the car arrived within the quoted timeframe and she confirmed it after four days. She actually said the hardest part was getting over the nerves of doing something different from the usual forecourt purchase.

[heralder]

Quick update as promised the Volvo arrived this morning, the driver called about 40 minutes before arrival to check access. Paperwork was all there, car looks exactly like the photos, and it drives beautifully so far.

[Rudy7831]

That is fantastic news! I hope you drive safel, and I may reconsider this online gig in the future.
 

[heralder]

Trust me this is the best deal I've had in a long time. I was 90% sure it was a scam, but Lamsam Logistics is the real deal!