written by richardelson63 on 07/08/2013
Thankyou Clever Car Buyer for helping me purchase a four year old Citroen C6 from a private sale! Ive always relied on 'kicking the tyres' and gauging from the owner's face if the car is a keeper or not. So I decided to have peace of mind and let an expert assess the cars potential. Very quick, friendly and efficient service meant I had all the information in order to close the deal and get back on the road. The cost pales into insignificance with the reassurance I was given. Thanks.
written by darrenfuzi on 06/08/2013
I can’t remember the last time I felt that allusive feeling of value for money – the service was impeccable throughout and went on beyond the final sale – you have set a standard which every company, large or small must now aim for. I would not hesitate recommending your outstanding service!
written by Musicandchips on 06/08/2013
I know nothing useful about cars, and have in the past bought some right clankers in my ignorance. Thank heavens then for Clever Car Buyer this time around. I was looking for a Ford Fiesta and getting utterly confused, but CCB came to the rescue and helped me find the right car, completing the pre-purchase inspection and setting my mind at ease for what really amounts to pennies in comparison to the monstrous repair bills previous purchases ill-advised have left me with. Can't recommend highly enough.
written by on 04/08/2013
My husband doesn't drive, and barely knows which end the engine is, so I was very nervous about buying a car for our family. When someone recommended Clever Car Buyer it seemed like the obvious solution and we were really pleased with the service, which was friendly and efficient, and worth every penny. We went for the Platinum service which is a very thorough check, and I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
written by Amandaferguson on 03/08/2013
Coming from Australia, this was the first car I was to buy here and so with little knowledge of the second hand car industry and no Dad around to ask advice from, I used Clever Car Buyer's vehicle inspection service. I bought a 2007 Peugeot and Clever Car Buyers gave it the all clear, which was a great relief. It made me feel totally confident in my purchase and I decided not to spend extra money on an extended warranty. I would definitely recommend Clever Car Buyers Vehicle Inspection service to anyone looking to buy a second hand car, the service was friendly and efficient and absolutely worth the money.
written by phillr on 03/08/2013
We recently bought a larger car to better accommodate our new baby daughter and everything that seems to go with her. I had heard about these inspections and was keen to do this so that we could rest assured that we weren't driving round in a death trap and did not want any nasty financial surprises a few months down the line. I had been looking at the AA, but a friend recommended Clever Car Buyer to me. Their prices were better and the check seemed more thorough, so it was a no-brainer! We went for the Platinum Plus and it was worth every penny. I can not fault the service they provided - the report was back with us the same day, which did highlight a few minor issues. The vendor agreed to sort them so that was a saving straight away. We now have a lovely estate with plenty of space and feel reassured, knowing it was so thoroughly checked over before we handed over our money.
written by debswild on 02/08/2013
Without sounding like an old-fashioned cliche, as a single female I had absolutely NO clue what I was doing when it came to buying a second-hand car. I was wary of too good to be true deals as had previously been sold a car that quickly cost me a fortune in repairs - I didn't want to make that mistake again. It was worth having the Clever Car Buyer pre-purchase inspection because the car did indeed have one fairly major fault - that the seller rectified before I completed my purchase. If I hadn't used this service, I would have ended up paying out an expensive parts & labour cost. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for the peace of mind & money saved.
written by mrdanmoore on 01/08/2013
My knowledge of cars and engines is limited to say the least and I don't have time to learn. So I was absolutely thrilled when Clever Car Buyer came along, carried out their thorough inspection and took away any worries I had about the car I was about to buy. Thank you CCB!
written by PrestonJames on 01/08/2013
Hi just wanted to drop a quike note to say this is the best VW T5 I could have bought - I was looking for ages myself and contacted the guys at CCB who imediatly found an ACE ! Its clean, tidy, FSH, runs beautifully and cost a tad less than book cost. Really happy with it think I'll be keeping this T5 forever. Cheers. J
written by Rbarker on 01/08/2013
I have no idea about cars and I'm glad I took out a vehicle inspection before commiting myself to my BMW X3. It turned out to only have minor faults but the money I got off with the report information more than paid for the inspection. Friendly and efficient service too. Would definitely recommend.
written by JamesMSullivan on 31/07/2013
Being the busy boy that I am, it was a real relief to find CleverCarBuyer who then sourced and inspected a badly needed replacement van for my business. It definitely took out the hassle and worry from what would probably have been a costly mistake on my part as I don't know how to verify the quality and authenticity of a vehicle. Perfect job done in record time too. Thanks again and very much recommend your service.
Written on: 31/07/2013
Our job is to make sure our customers make an informed decision of the vehicle they wish to purchase. We're happy that you found our vehicle inspection service to be useful and are grateful for your review.
written by MichaelGMorris on 31/07/2013
I wouldn't usually write a review but the service we received from Clever Car Buyer was exceptional. We ended up with a good deal but more importantly, complete peace of mind about the condition of the car we were purchasing (an 8 year old Lexus RX). The owner of the garage we used for the annual service told us that "Mark is the only honest person we know in the motor trade". Quote! We were glad to have him in our corner.
Written on: 31/07/2013
An 8 year old vehicle can be hiding a multitude of sins, but our vehicle inspection showed your Lexus RX to be in tip top condition. It's certainly a great buy and with regular servicing will have many years left in it yet. Thanks very much for your review.
written by richardgrosse on 31/07/2013
Got these guys to check out my new Golf before parting with the cash. They were brilliant - totally thorough and professional. Turns out there was nothing wrong with it but knowing that its a good buy is well worth the tiny spend - highly recommended!
Written on: 31/07/2013
Thank you very much. We find in most cases our vehicle inspections uncover some faults. These can then be used to negotiate with the vendor and usually more than covers the cost of the inspection itself.
No faults with your vehicle is of course also great news, and the peace of mind that brings is difficult to put a price on!
written by ereuben on 31/07/2013
As someone who knows v. little about cars, this is exactly what I needed. Expert help. And they were friendly, professional and didn't make me feel like an idiot for not knowing anything. The whole process was really easy - they did all the hard work, suggested models and years, as well as key features. Didn't push me on budget like a showroom does, they just seemed to want to help me fit the exact criteria I needed. Can't recommend them highly enough!
written by JordansJewellers on 30/07/2013
Clever Car Buyer's pre-purchase vehicle inspection service was incredibly useful to us. We were buying a second hand 4x4 and wanted to ensure we would get a vehicle that would be safe for our baby. Mark at Clever Car buyer helped make us feel confident in our purchase of a Land Rover Freelander 2 which we now love!
Written on: 31/07/2013
Safety is paramount for many and especially so if you're carrying little ones. Above all, our inspections ensure the vehicle is safe, sound and roadworthy. It seems your Freelander now appears to have joined the family! Thanks for the review.
written by LuceMorris74 on 30/07/2013
When I bought my second hand Vauxhall Corsa, I didn’t have a clue about what to check for and didn’t want to end up being ripped off. Clever Car Buyer took all that stress away for me. They gave the car a really thorough inspection and me the peace of mind I needed to hand over the cheque. They are also really friendly and helpful! It’s an invaluable service that I’ve been telling all my friends about since!
Written on: 31/07/2013
Many people do find the car buying process stressful. We're happy to hear to hear that our services took that worry away for you and you have bought a good example of a Vauxhall Corsa.
Thanks very much for reviewing.
written by Thelieinking on 29/07/2013
I bought a relatively high mileage 3 year old car and used Clever Car Buyer's pre-purchase inspection service. I wanted the peace of mind knowing that I was not being "sold a pup". They were very thorough, super efficient and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this especially as, with the clean bill of health in the report, I decided I didn't need to pay for an expensive warranty, which saved me many times the cost of the inspection service.
written by MichelleCf on 29/07/2013
Really helpful team at Clever Car Buyer - helped me make the decision on a car - a real relief to know I wasn't making a foolish purchase. Well worth the price.
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Clevercarbuyer's Response to debswild's Review
Written on: 08/08/2013
Thank you very much for the review. It pays to know what you're letting yourself in for with a second hand car purchase - before you part with you hard earned money. We're always pleased when our reports highlight faults that can be subsequently rectified by the vendor, before your purchase and at their cost.