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Car Sleuth – Helping You Buy Your Next Car!

amomentwithfranca · 18 June 2019 · 15 Comments

With the kids soon out of school, summer holidays are fast approaching. Hoorah!! But if your holidays involve any type of driving and you still haven’t gotten around to replacing your old car, you might dread the long hours you’ll spend on the road. But who has the time and energy to schlep around all the car dealers during these last few precious weekends?

Car Sleuth – Helping You Buy Your Next Car!

Not only that, but buying a new or used car can be a really intimidating experience, particularly when you don’t know your carburettor from your car bonnet. Researching all the options before opening the pages of AutoTrader can also be a real challenge.

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  • A LITTLE BIT ABOUT CAR SLEUTH
    • How did it all begin?
    • Who have you helped?
    • How does the service work?
    • How much do you charge for your service?

Car Sleuth – Helping You Buy Your Next Car!

However, I have great news for you. Car Sleuth is a new business designed to make that daunting experience positive by doing it all for you – brilliant right!

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT CAR SLEUTH

How did it all begin?

Scott – Owner of Car Sleuth

After hearing too many examples of friends or colleagues who didn’t have the time to research the market and felt pressured when finally making a purchase, Scott (owner of Car Sleuth) knew he could help. Thanks to his lifelong passion for all cars and having undertaken auto mechanic courses, he has the expertise to help you find the perfect family load-lugger, the ideal city car or your dream weekend sports car!

Who have you helped?

Recently he helped a family replace their old diesel Audi with a new hybrid. They were becoming increasingly concerned about the rising costs of diesel driving in central London but didn’t know where to begin. Thanks to his enthusiasm, they found the whole process quite fun! The hassle had been completely removed, and they were thrilled. Whoever thought that buying a car could be fun!

Another couple had deliberated over what kind of car to buy for nearly a year. They were not car people! Just one week after contacting Scott, they were driving into the sunset in a shiny new car – a model they had never previously considered – and that also included getting them a great price for their 15-year-old estate! Overjoyed, they’ve been telling everyone about Car Sleuth.

How does the service work?

The service works very simply. After asking you specific questions, Scott will spend a few days shortlisting suitable cars by order of preference and present this list with his reasoning behind the choices.

In the case of a used car purchase, the shortlisted car dealerships will be vetted, and the cars will be personally inspected by him once you confirm; any new car dealerships will be based at a showroom conveniently located near your home or office.

He will organise test drives at times convenient for you, and you will undertake them alongside him. Once you decide to purchase the car, he will negotiate the final price for you! He can also discuss the pros and cons of the various available financing options. He actively encourages people to ask him as many questions as possible—he loves cars, so he is always happy to talk about them!

How much do you charge for your service?

Unlike other car buying services across the UK, he doesn’t get paid by the car dealer. This more common payment method could lead to favouritism towards one brand or dealer rather than ensuring you get the right vehicle for your needs. With this difference in mind and appreciating that it’s better for you to know his fees up front, Car Sleuth’s car buying services start from £500 depending on the price of the car, paid in two instalments: a £100 retainer and the balance paid upon completion of the car purchase. His fee is typically recouped in the car price negotiation, so he would say that this is money well spent!

If you are considering changing your car and perhaps don’t have the time or knowledge to get a good deal, you can contact Scott from Car Sleuth. He will be more than happy to help you find your new car.

Do you find the whole experience of changing a new car daunting too? 

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  1. Sarah-Marie says

    22 June 2019 at

    What a clever idea and a great way to take the leg work out of buying a car! #KCACOLS

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  2. Lydia C. Lee says

    23 June 2019 at

    What a great idea! #KCACOLS

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  3. jeremy-thirstydaddy says

    23 June 2019 at

    pretty brilliant business idea. I don’t think that I know anybody that actually enjoys car shopping. Best of luck to him #KCACOLS

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  4. Enda Sheppard says

    25 June 2019 at

    Very useful sertvice. #KCACOLS

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  5. Fiona Cambouropoulos says

    25 June 2019 at

    Sounds like a handy reassurance on an expensive purchase #KCACOLS

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  6. Susie Wilkinson says

    26 June 2019 at

    I get quite excited when I decide it’s time to change the car, but I know what I’m looking for before I even start, I’m a creature of habit, just a newer model!

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  7. Jade says

    27 June 2019 at

    I wish I knew about this when we last changed our car it was a total nightmare and Car Sleuth sounds like the perfect solution. #KCACOLS

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  8. Lisa Pomerantz says

    28 June 2019 at

    Wishing him well on this endeavor! I know I do NOT like car shopping!
    #KCACOLS xoxo

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  9. Lydia Joy says

    28 June 2019 at

    A great read and idea. Looking at buying a new car soon!

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  10. Margaret GALLAGHER says

    30 June 2019 at

    Fab ideas – will certainly come in handy

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  11. Jo (A Rose Tinted World) says

    30 June 2019 at

    Great idea. I hate searching and looking at all the different models #KCACOLS

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  12. Sarah | Mummykind says

    1 July 2019 at

    I find it so daunting! This service will be a great way to help people through the process! #KCACOLS

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  13. Kelly-Anne Combes says

    2 July 2019 at

    I have always found getting a new car is pretty daunting, and change is always a little scary. However car sleuth sound as if they would be more than helpful with such a decision. #KCACOLS

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  14. Twicemicrowaved tea says

    2 July 2019 at

    What a helpful service. If I was buying a new car I’d have no idea where to start, so I’d find something like this so useful. #kcacols

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  15. Tracey Bowden says

    4 July 2019 at

    As you know I had a nightmare buying my previous car and was sold 2 dodgy cars not fit for the road. This would have been ideal for me #kcacols

    Reply

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