Surrey’s Premier Cash Car Buyer Specialist

Golf GTI Excessive

Revealed back at the Wörthersee Show in Austria earlier this year, Volkswagen’s latest GTI concept is the Golf GTI Excessive, an updated version of the iconic GTI line.  The new car is “formed from a series of small but effective modifications to the vehicle’s running gear to create a sharper, more focussed iteration of the iconic GTI.” Aesthetic additions for the GTI Excessive include a deep front splitter and a pair of revised airdams either side of the front grille.  There’s also set of LED rear lights and, inside the car, redesigned bucket seats with integrated headrests finished in black and red, along with brushed aluminium and gloss black trim.

Range Rover Car of The Decade

It must have been a great start to 2010 and the company’s 40^th birthday year celebrations as Range Rover was picked by Autocar readers as their ‘Car of the Decade’, in a poll on leading car review website Autocar.co.uk. The Range Rover beat off strong competition from other high quality and very well known brands, including the MkII Lotus Elise, which took second place with 12.5 per cent of the vote, and the Bugatti Veyron and Nissan GT-R, which each polled 8.8 per cent of the total to finish joint third. Autocar associate editor Hilton Holloway championed the car, saying: “The Range Rover defined a new type of luxury.”

Mercedes Benz On Track

After several years of bad news, it is a relief to see the car industry starting to get back on its feet again.  Mercedes Benz is the latest carmaker to announce more positive results with the indication that the company is set to meet its 2013 goals.  Executives at the company feel that Mercedes Benz is on track to meet its growth targets as long as the world economy remains stable: “from today’s perspective, assuming there is no further downturn of the world economy, we expect Mercedes-Benz Cars to achieve its targeted return on sales of ten per cent in the second half of 2012 and to maintain it as of full-year 2013.”

Land Rover Sales Figures

2010 seems to have been a bumper year for car manufacturers and Land Rover is no different, with the company recording its best ever month of sales in March. The figures were up 67% on the same month last year selling over 11,300 vehicles and recording the highest sales for any month in the company’s 62-year history.  The company has been steadily improving since the beginning of the year and this figure will mark a real high for the carmaker in the UK which is its biggest market.  Land Rover has also had a good strong showing across Europe and emerging markets like China.

BMW Fleet Manufacturer of the Year

The prestigious Fleet World Honours took place recently and carmaker BMW was the recipient of the highly respected award for Fleet Manufacturer of The Year for its EfficientDynamics programme. Steve Moody, Chairman of the Judges, said “BMW continues to forge ahead with a range of new cars whose low emissions and performance set the standard in the market, for both premium and volume brands.”  As well as the Manufacturer of The Year award BMW also picked up Best Executive Car for the BMW 5 series which impressed the judges with its unsurpassed blend of high quality, performance and efficiency.  A winning night all round then!

Mini First (2009)

Having recently celebrated its 50^th, the Mini brand seems to be getting stronger and stronger, despite the credit-crunched times we live in.  One of the reasons for this is some seriously sensible strategy on behalf of BMW with the introduction of the Mini First. The First is the new entry-level Mini, it has a lower-powered version of the 1.4-litre petrol engine which may not give it massive levels of speed but with prices starting from £10,950 it is considerably more credit crunch friendly than many other vehicles out there at the moment.  The car is also reported as having impressive fuel economy with emissions of 128g/km which puts putting the First in Band D for road tax, which will cost £120 a year.  If I was 18 again and had just passed my test I know what I would be asking for.

Scrappage Stars

Obviously the government’s scrappage scheme has had huge success in reviving a very sick UK car market, but which cars have been the most popular?  Well, in at 1, the Kia Picanto – with a whopping 70 per cent of all Kia’s scrappage orders, an incredible 5,500 Picantos have been sold in just over a month.  Hyundai comes in a pretty close second with the i10 with 3,960 sold – around 45 per cent of the total.  Taking the final podium place, the Ford Fiesta, one of the first brands to embrace the scrappage scheme, has sold an impressive number of models through the scheme so far.  The Toyota Yaris, Renault Clio and Vauxhall Corsa have also done well from the scheme, coming in 4^th, 5^th and 6^th.

How to sell my car in Surrey

1.    Sell my car to an online cash car buyer;

Selling your car to an online cash car buyer can be quick and stress free if you choose a company that comes directly to you at a time and place to suit you. Many companies however, require you to go to them, usually during normal business hours, once you have been offered a quote. This might mean you have to ask someone to accompany you as the return transport provider, and may put you at a disadvantage should the buyer, upon seeing your car, decide that it is not as described and can result in a lower offer being made, leaving you with the choice of accepting less for your car or taking it away with you again unsold. You are in a much stronger position if the car buyer comes to you at a time and place convenient to you, the onus is then firmly on the buyer to buy your car, or to leave empty handed with a wasted journey on their hands to boot.

By entering phrases such as; sell my car in Surrey, cash for cars in Surrey, best cash car buyer in Surrey etc you will achieve a list of the most relevant companies for your needs.
Regardless of which company you decide upon, the advice is the same when it comes to accepting payment for your car. Cleared funds in the form of either a direct cash transfer into to your account, which you can confirm with your bank, or a banker’s draft are probably the most secure options.

Once a deal has been reached, paperwork needs to be completed, you should expect to receive a receipt with the company name and details and VAT registration number. You are also required to complete the yellow “notification of sale to a motor trader” section of the V5 logbook and it is advisable to send this to the DVLA yourself so that you know that they have been informed as to the change of ownership. This will prevent any speeding fines, parking penalties etc that were committed after you sold the car, being sent to you in error. You also need to date and sign the main part of the V5 as the registered keeper/seller, which the buyer will retain, for when the car is sold on.

2.    Advertise and sell my car to a private buyer;

Choosing to sell your car privately in the current economic market might prove to be costly, time consuming and more hassle than the higher selling price you may achieve, is worth. Should you decide this to be your preferred method of sale, we offer this advice to help guide you through the process to achieve the best results.

A good valet is essential, you can do this yourself or you may find that the cost of a professional valet is money well spent.  Taking good quality photos of the inside and outside of the car, once valeted are key to attracting potential buyers, many of which will enlarge the pictures to full screen size. When ready to advertise, you need to complete research into what price is realistic and achievable. A suggestion is to look on sites such as www.autotrader.co.uk or www.exchange&mart.co.uk  to see what similar cars are priced at and are actually selling for – this is the best indication of the current market value of your car as opposed to some of the online calculator guides which may quickly become out of date.

Now you have your pictures and idea of price, you should write a detailed description of your car, indicating mileage, condition, service history details, ownership and any good selling points the car has etc. It is a good idea to have a new MOT completed on your car if there is not long to run on the current one. Once you have placed your advert, prepare yourself for any calls you may get, it is a good idea to take a contact number whilst making an appointment, and to request that they bring some form of photographic ID with them when they come. Don’t be afraid to ask this, after all you are inviting a stranger to your home to possibly drive your car. We strongly advise you stay with your car and go with your potential buyer if they request a test drive, having first established that they are insured. Be aware that even if they have fully comprehensive insurance, they may only have third party cover to drive your car, also remember that if you hand over your keys and your car is stolen, your insurance company will not be very sympathetic!

Finally once the price has been haggled over and an agreement has been reached, accept payment only by cleared funds ie. bankers draft or transfer into your bank account, as a personal cheque can be cancelled and cash may pose a security risk. The V5 logbook needs to be completed with the new owners details, you both need to date and sign it and the new owner takes the green new keeper supplement section as proof of ownership, the remainder needs to be sent by you to the DVLA informing them of the changes, they will in turn send it to the new owner complete with the new details. A good idea is to provide your buyer with a receipt, signed and dated by you both detailing the transaction – keeping a copy for yourself, if possible, you should also take a photocopy of the photo ID.

3.    Sell my car to my local car dealer.

This is only really a viable option if you are wanting to use your car in part exchange against a car the dealer has for sale, even then you may find that when you weigh the deal up, it would be better to sell your car separately, as in realistic terms what counts is the cost to you to change cars. If the dealer is low on stock and specialises in your type of car, you may find that you are offered a good price, but more typically, the dealer will trade you car on to a cash car buyer/ another trader, taking a profit as he does, so that the price you are paid will reflect that. If you decide this is your best option, make sure that you are paid with cleared funds ie. A banker’s draft or transfer into your account and that you complete the relevant documents. As you are selling your car to a dealer, you are required to complete the yellow section of the V5 with the dealers company details and VAT registration number, and you need to send this to the DVLA to inform them of the change of ownership. This will prevent any speeding fines, parking penalties that are committed after you have sold the car, being sent to you in error. You also need to date and sign the remainder of the V5 as the registered keeper/seller – the dealer will retain this part to enable the car to be sold on.

We wish you every success in selling your car and hope this advice has been helpful.

Cash Car Buyer / Cash for cars buyer In Surrey

I want to sell my car for cash, I need someone to buy my car, I need a cash car buyer

In today’s economic climate, every penny counts should you decide to sell your car.

Selling a car privately can be stressful, expensive and time consuming, an alternative would be to sell to an online car buyer site.
By typing in phrases such as – “cash car buyer”, “sell my car”, “best cash car buyer”, “buy my car” & “cars for cash”, internet search engines are able to direct you to numerous sites that offer such a service – but which one do you choose?

Shopping around between the sites is probably the first step, narrowing down to the most appropriate site to you personally, would be your next step, then contacting the company for a quote would inform you whether you want to proceed.

At Surrey Car Buyer, we offer a personalised service, tailored to your requirements, and as we are locally based, are able, in most cases, to come to you and complete the deal, the same day if you wish!

Whatever your reasons for selling your car, we are able to offer competitive prices as we do not have the large overheads often associated with larger companies and have access to up to the minute data and have many contacts – built up over many years in the motor trade.

We will be sensitive to your situation and do our best to make the process as easy and stress free as possible, and you can always be assured of our best advice, at all times.

We are a small independent company and will deal with your enquiry personally – you will not be put on hold or be put through to a call centre for a computer generated quote. We will personally research your car and offer you a quote based on your specific car – a genuine offer – not a safe for the online car buyer offer.

We cover all areas of Surrey and will consider any vehicle make, model or age ranging from £200 – £20,000.

Andy and Karen, the proprietors of Surrey Car Buyer offer a bespoke, personal service and welcome any comments or feedback that can improve our service in any way.

So, if you choose Surrey Car Buyer, you can be assured a friendly, polite and reliable service, why not call Andy or Karen now for your FREE quote and helpful advice.

Surrey Car Buyer

Selling a car can be stressful under normal circumstances but with the current financial situation across the UK, you might be experiencing more problems than usual and need some professional advice.

Surrey Car Buyer is a small and independent used car dealer with over 30 years of experience within the motoring trade.

You might be selling your car because your circumstances have changed or you are looking to upgrade from your existing model. Whatever your reason for selling, we can offer an accurate and fair price.

We like to tailor our business around our individual customers – after all without you there would not be a business. Instead of being put through to a call centre and kept on hold, the proprietors, Andy and Karen, will personally take you through all of the stages whilst answering any queries you may have.

You might be tempted to sell your car privately but this can often incur additional expenses, security risks, and can also be time consuming. We can alleviate the stress involved in selling your car privately protect you from time wasters, and providing you have given us accurate details about your vehicle, the sale is guaranteed.

Unlike many other used car dealer companies, we offer free no obligation quotes and if you are happy with the price and the quote has been accepted, we will collect your car at your convenience for free. All we will need from you is the relevant vehicle documents, proof of identification, and the keys, including any spare sets.

We will consider any vehicle make, model, and age, ranging from old bangers at £200, to newer models worth up to £20,000. We also consider imported cars, MOT failures, and cars purchased on finance. Any outstanding finance balance must be settled before the car is collected and any payment is made.

We have up to date information from hundreds of trade contacts within a large database so the price we offer you for your car will always be fair and accurate and comparable to prices of similar makes and models.

We cover all areas of Surrey and our service is prompt and efficient.

Contact Andy or Karen for a free quote and helpful advice to help you sell your car quickly and efficiently.