Used Car Expert recently investigated several Motorpark main dealers and here is what we found:
Motorpark have a very broad range of cars. Some of it is a 'used approved' stock and some of it is not. The preparation and warranty will vary significantly as a result.
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Condition
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If the car above is a 'used approved' car, Motorpark are required by their agreement with the manufacturer to prepare their used cars to an exacting standard. When standing a couple of arms length back from the car you should not be able to see any imperfections in the bodywork.
On close inspection you should not find more damage than minor stone chips, which should have been treated. The interior should have had a professional valet and be spotlessly clean, with no major marks, tears or scuffs.
Even non 'used approved' cars seem to be of a high standard.
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Mileage
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Most of the mileages we checked were around our "average" guide mileage.
See our price guide to find out this car's average mileage.
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Mechanical inspection
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All Motorpark cars have a full service history, which should mean they will be more relaible over the rest of their life. The cars are also given a mechanical inspection. |
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Service & service-free period
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Every used car undertakes an extensive pre-delivery inspection before sale. If the car needs new tyres, exhausts, clutch, MOT, pads, shoes etc or if they envisage items wearing out soon, they replace them.
If this car is a 'used approved car' Motorpark service or repair the car to the criteria of the manufacturer's used approved scheme.
Click the red button 'Is this car safe & reliable?' above to find out what this includes. Some schemes offer better guarantees than others in terms of how long you can expect to go without a major repair or service bill.
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Warranties & guarantees
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All cars are data checked checked against theft, insurance write-offs or outstanding finance databases.
Cars that are 'used approved' will have whatever level of warranty the manufacturer used approved scheme requires them to provide.
Click the red button 'Is this car safe & reliable?' above to find out what this includes.
Non 'used approved' cars will not have warranty beyond the original manufacturer warranty (usually 3 years).
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Ways to pay
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Motorparks can offer 0% interest and have lots of special offers and deals.
However, if they only offer you a standard loan, interest will be much higher (albeit less than some dealers).
There are much better deals available from banks and online financial websites depending on your credit score and the amount you want to borrow
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Prices
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In a sample of 25 cars, we found that the car prices vary from our LOW price to TOP price, but that most prices were LOW to FAIR*
Nearly new cars tend to be priced between FAIR and TOP, while cars over 18 months, and especially cars that are 3+ years old tend to be priced around FAIR to LOW.
See our price guide to find the low, fair and top prices to pay nationwide.
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What else do I need to know?
- Motorpark actively encourage you to "make them an offer"
- They don't require a deposit. Plus, if you have a car to part exchange, we will take it as deposit, regardless of age or condition, with or without an MOT.
- They offer cashback as part of some deals (where you are financing the car).
*Price check
We have picked the cars above based on the specification you want, your budget and location.
But do check each car's price and mileage against our price guide!
Our prices are calculated based on checking the average the retail prices of 2.5 million cars a year. We cacluate four levels of price for you:
- The top price is what we expect good quality dealers to charge. You can haggle a small discount from this price.
- The best price is the lowest a savvy and reputable seller (who is not in a rush) would expect to sell for.**
- Anything between our low and fair prices is a good deal for both sides
**Best price is available online, but only to magazine readers.
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cambria, motorparks, grange