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Max and Paddy
03 Nov 09 17:10
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I'm buying a car in the next few days (from a private seller) and so I have to get rid of my trusty old Fiesta. It's a 51 reg and it's done about 106,000 miles. It's taxed until the end of February, but the MoT is due in about six weeks' time.

I know I won't get much for it, but what's the best way to get shot of my Fiesta?
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Report Brunto November 3, 2009 5:11 PM GMT
set fire to it and claim off of your insurance
Report everythings gone green November 3, 2009 5:16 PM GMT
We buy any car
We buy any car
We buy any car
Report dk1986 November 3, 2009 5:18 PM GMT
Signs on all five windows, reassuringly knocked up on Microsoft Word Art (Rainbow effect of course...), informing potential buyers of the price and length of remaining MoT. Park it in Tesco car park first thing on a Saturday morning, beside the main car park road, where people will see it going in and out. You want maximum exposure. Doing it this way avoids having to pay fees to put it in the local paper. If no phone calls have been made, take it back the next day, or try Asda. The buyer will soon come imo.
Report Jimbo747 November 3, 2009 5:18 PM GMT
how much to get through mot? Is it a wreck?
Report dk1986 November 3, 2009 5:19 PM GMT
"Five windows" I said. Don't know why. One on each side so people see it from all angles.
Report Max and Paddy November 3, 2009 7:39 PM GMT
Jimbo747 03 Nov 18:18
how much to get through mot? Is it a wreck?


It's in good nick, but things are starting to go wrong with it: a new exhaust 18 months ago, then a new clutch five months ago. I want to get shot of it before something else goes wrong.

It passed its MoT first time last year, but it's time for a new car. I paid £5k for it in March 2003 and I've done almost 99,000 miles in it, so I've got my money's worth.
Report inner city sumo November 3, 2009 8:59 PM GMT
ANY ANY ANY ANY
Report niceone November 3, 2009 9:23 PM GMT
We Buy Any Car - quick, easy, no come back
Report Max and Paddy November 4, 2009 10:16 AM GMT
Apart from going with a certain company, does anyone have any suggestions?
Report 718 November 4, 2009 10:18 AM GMT
Where do you live, and how much are you looking for the vehicle?

My wife needs a runaround for the shop.
Report Coachbuster November 4, 2009 10:20 AM GMT
i bought my last car from someone in a supermarket car park ...as dk describes.


its been a real angel
Report Coachbuster November 4, 2009 10:21 AM GMT
it will bopund to attract the attention of a bored male out food shopping with the missus on a saturday
Report Max and Paddy November 4, 2009 10:23 AM GMT
I live a few miles west of London and I'd be open to any offers!

The car still goes great - I flew down the motorway to work this morning - but it's time to get shot. I honestly don't know what will happen with the MoT: it could pass it first time (as it did last year), but it could cost a fair few bob.

Incidentally, it also needs a good clean as it's covered in dog hairs after more than six years of ferrying my dogs around!
Report Coachbuster November 4, 2009 10:27 AM GMT
Max.

wouldnt you be best to just wahck in in for the MOT to see what it fails on ?
Report blue piggy November 4, 2009 10:28 AM GMT
and clean it?
Report Max and Paddy November 4, 2009 10:31 AM GMT
Coach - I was thinking of that. If it's gonna cost a bomb to repair, what have I lost: £50 for the MoT?
Report Coachbuster November 4, 2009 10:34 AM GMT
also , if it does fail on a fair bit there will always be some enthusatic young mechanic round who would like a wee 'project' and pay you a bit in the meantime .

forget auctions btw ...complete rip off
Report cant pick a winner November 4, 2009 9:24 PM GMT
Report SIR DEREK TROTTER November 5, 2009 9:15 AM GMT
feck me max with u being a blues fan i thought u was from the liverpool area, im not far from there i would have took it off ur hands as i deal in them :(
Report wolsey end November 5, 2009 9:26 AM GMT
the best way to sell yr car is in the dark!
Report Max and Paddy November 5, 2009 9:26 AM GMT
:(

I'm from Wigan originally, but work has brought me down here. Anyway, I'm not sure if I could have sold it to someone from Leigh. It means too much to me...
Report Ken Masters November 5, 2009 9:36 AM GMT
Park it in Liverpool and phone the insurance, it'll be gone by before they pick-up.
Report Alex69 November 5, 2009 9:51 AM GMT
Stick it on ebay - I've sold three cars on there so far & never had any bother
Report everythings gone green November 5, 2009 10:06 AM GMT
The MoT will have expired by the time you decide how to sell it.

It's not rocket science FFS, just sell it man.
Report Ken Masters November 5, 2009 10:06 AM GMT
LOL EGG, seamless.
Report everythings gone green November 5, 2009 10:07 AM GMT
:D
Report Capt__F November 5, 2009 10:09 AM GMT
down the Greek chip shop
Report SIR DEREK TROTTER November 5, 2009 10:33 AM GMT
nothing wrong with leigh max ;)
Report pantsonfire November 5, 2009 11:30 AM GMT
Are the RMI still playing at Leigh, I used to watch them at Horwich many moons ago.
Report SIR DEREK TROTTER November 5, 2009 12:08 PM GMT
yeah they play at the new ground now, i went watching them a few times at the old rugby ground i,ll never forget putting £200 on morcambe against them and morcambe won 2-0 happy days :)
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