I was really shocked to find out that Tesco has started a used car buying website, the first general retailer, Tesco, claim that it can offer low prices by controlling costs. It will show detailed pictures of used cars Southampton including any scrapes and dents, as well as a history report and fuel usage details.
The only thing it won’t be able to do is give the buyers a chance to test-drive the cars. Instead, a video of the car being tested will be available to view by buyers
All vehicles will undergo a strict vetting process, including a mechanical inspection by the RAC. The cars will come with a one month RAC warranty and the price will not be open to negotiation.
Tesco says by supplying directly to customers, there is no expensive showroom and no salespeople on commission. The majority of cars for sale will come from fleet and lease hire companies, with one registered keeper and a detailed service history.
The motor trade is becoming very popular, so it’s no surprise that Tesco have chosen to start the trade. As well as the profit from selling the cars, Tesco could also benefit from drivers using its financial services, such as a loan, insurance or the breakdown cover it offers.
Steve Fowler, editor of What Car? magazine, said it was too early to tell if car buyers would be happy buying without physically seeing or driving the vehicle, but said it did appear to offer a realistic alternative to "standing on a forecourt, haggling."
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