WanderlustGuru Posted April 21, 2025 Share Posted April 21, 2025 Before I put my foot in my mouth, I figured I'd better ask first since I'm not quite sure if this is the right neck of the woods to do so. I was kicking the tires on Gumtree when I stumbled upon an ad for a 2021 KIA Sorento from Newtownards Transport. The price is a steal compared to what I’d expect for a vehicle with that kind of rating and mileage. It’s like finding a diamond in the rough! I'm treading lightly due to all the shenanigans that have been happening lately. Has anyone taken the plunge and bought a vehicle from them, or heard any solid word on the street? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablos_carcv5 Posted April 21, 2025 Share Posted April 21, 2025 My friend works at a shop that gets cars ready for companies like Newtownards Transport. He said they make a lot of money by financing car repossessions and getting rid of old fleets. I didn't hear anything fishy from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rab60bit88 Posted April 21, 2025 Share Posted April 21, 2025 ads that are cheap and that need payment before delivery are often a warning sign for me and when it comes to scams, it's the same old song that you hear over and over again. I'm not suggesting that they are up to no good. It is the equivalent of placing all of your eggs in one basket; you are walking a tightrope without a safety net if you hand up the money that you have worked so hard to obtain without you having seen the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfieBase Posted April 21, 2025 Share Posted April 21, 2025 I looked up Newtownards Transport earlier. Their registration as NEWTOWNARDS TRANSPORT LTD. has been active for some time, and everything seems to be in order according to Companies House. I contacted them as well to gauge response time; they were very professional and got back to me quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoGravity Posted April 21, 2025 Share Posted April 21, 2025 I was unaware of Newtownards Transport until this morning, when I did some research and found a few references to them on different sites. They seem to have just lately started aggressively promoting the selling of repo autos. It is understandable that the cost is cheaper when dealing with repossessions, but it is still not a choice I would make quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy7831 Posted April 21, 2025 Share Posted April 21, 2025 Not long ago, I drove from Manchester to Belfast to check out a 2022 Hyundai Tucson that was for sale. The guy I talked to (I think his name was Daniel?) took care of everything when I got there. There was no pressure, and he let me take a test drive and look around freely. It's easy to get to and from the airport because they are close to everything. Also, Newtownards Transport is great at what they do with repo cars, so you can buy one at the scrap price without having to pay extra fees like a dealer would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMGRS Posted April 21, 2025 Share Posted April 21, 2025 It's funny that this thread has come up since I've been looking at an eBay listing for a Jaguar F-Pace. I completed the routine phone calls, and emails, and nothing appeared out of the ordinary. I still can't get rid of the sensation, however. It simply doesn't seem right to give money before viewing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy7831 Posted April 22, 2025 Share Posted April 22, 2025 I understand that if I hadn't gone over in person, I would have most likely had the same feelings. On the other hand, if I were to do it again, I would most likely go for delivery instead, since it seemed to be a basic setup based on what they stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderlustGuru Posted April 23, 2025 Author Share Posted April 23, 2025 Small update called Newtownards Transport again this morning and ended up going ahead with the deposit sorted. Feels a bit real now just hoping it all goes smoothly from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NevoBMW320i Posted April 23, 2025 Share Posted April 23, 2025 Keep us posted! I’ve got my eye on an Audi Q7 they’ve listed and I’m in the same boat, half tempted but not 100% convinced yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkeyte Posted April 25, 2025 Share Posted April 25, 2025 Morning Thought I’d chip in as I’ve actually bought a Seat Tarraco from Newtownards Transport about three months ago! I won’t lie, I was uneasy about transferring money without seeing it first. Spoke to them a few times before doing anything and they explained the process in detail. Mine took just over a week to arrive. Was meant to be quicker but got pushed back slightly, they kept me updated though so wasn’t a big issue Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rab60bit88 Posted April 25, 2025 Share Posted April 25, 2025 That delay would’ve had me stressing a bit to be fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkeyte Posted April 25, 2025 Share Posted April 25, 2025 Yeah not ideal, but they were upfront about it. Would’ve been worse if they went quiet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderlustGuru Posted May 2, 2025 Author Share Posted May 2, 2025 Car arrived today, had it delivered straight to work. Gave it a proper check over and took it out, everything seems spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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