BCA Vehicle auctions

Im looking for a newish Freelander and I see a few for sale on the British Car Auctions website and I was wondering have any of our posters bought through BCA and what were their expereinces, and more importantly was it good value?
regards
Richard

sooner go ere
Brightwells Vehicles | 4x4

Brightwells is the place to go ,I have bought two freelanders from there and have nothing but praise for their professional style,
Its worth taking time to visit a couple of times to get a feel of how things work watch the dealers and the farmers ,get there early get the keys and have a good look at your chosen motor check the service history etc.

Thanks for the link to Brightwells. I will chase them up shortly.

Richard

I go to BCA all the time and I'd have to say at the moment you'd struggle. Anything 4x4 is very popular with the trade at the moment. Not just because of the snow, although that has had an effect, but also because of the week pound. Lots of diesel 4x4 are going to Africa at the moment and Petrols are going to the Far East. I'd especially steer clear of anything that is listed as VAT qualifying as that mean the exporter is already 17.5% ahead as they can re-claim the tax...... This will also mean that the 4x4 values could stay high even through the summer when they do traditioanlly fall a bit without the export market propping them up.

Also, trade buyers (which make up about 90% of BCA) have an advantage over the public with buyers fees in the region of 75% cheaper.

You could give it a go but the odds are well and truly stacked against you at the moment I'm afraid!! At the very least it costs nothing to just go along and see what it's like if you have the time to spare, and they serve up a mean full english breakfast!!!!

Steve
Thanks very much for informative postings, you certainly have given a great insiders view of what is going on in the trade.
I am going to have to take another look at what my options are.
In your opinon and to others who are viewing this post where are the best places to look at buying second hand vehicles? Are all auction houses experiencing the same issues as BCA or is it just them?
regards
Richard