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I've agreed with a Honda franchise dealer on a price for a part exchange of my vehicle for a Civic, although unlike the majority of the other dealers, they didn't ask at all about condition of the vehicle or any issues/marks etc. Just took down the mileage and registration and gave me a value based on that.
Now the initial valuation was low, at £1200, £200-£300 less than other dealers, so I think it might be based on them having to put some work into it? And as they have servicing and MOT in-house, I suppose it's not a massive burden to them. But after discussion, he gave a good will of £200 more.
The main issue with my car is a scratch down the paint on the bonnet, roughly 4-5 inches in width, which happened while a mechanic bent the bonnet back into shape after having a shunt with someone. Body shops have quoted £300+ to respray the bonnet, so it's not a route I really want to take if I'm selling.
The dealer I'm looking to buy from is a 2 hour drive away, so I just want to make sure that the trip is actually worth it, and nothing unexpected happens. I also don't want to specifically bring up the mark if it's not an issue to them, as it'll give them an excuse to lower the valuation.
Just looking to gauge some opinions, on if a place doesn't ask at all about condition, and confidently giving a specific valuation, then does that generally mean they're willing to accept it in any condition.
Now the initial valuation was low, at £1200, £200-£300 less than other dealers, so I think it might be based on them having to put some work into it? And as they have servicing and MOT in-house, I suppose it's not a massive burden to them. But after discussion, he gave a good will of £200 more.
The main issue with my car is a scratch down the paint on the bonnet, roughly 4-5 inches in width, which happened while a mechanic bent the bonnet back into shape after having a shunt with someone. Body shops have quoted £300+ to respray the bonnet, so it's not a route I really want to take if I'm selling.
The dealer I'm looking to buy from is a 2 hour drive away, so I just want to make sure that the trip is actually worth it, and nothing unexpected happens. I also don't want to specifically bring up the mark if it's not an issue to them, as it'll give them an excuse to lower the valuation.
Just looking to gauge some opinions, on if a place doesn't ask at all about condition, and confidently giving a specific valuation, then does that generally mean they're willing to accept it in any condition.
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) and no reduction in the offer despite the ~10k extra miles on it by the time I actually handed it over! As others have posted, the offer is probably a token ballpark figure for the age/mileage, and as long as it runs and isn't falling apart, the actual condition is likely irrelevant
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