Titty Ho. Motor Company in Raunds

[plasticpig]

Has any one come across this company? Thinking of going to look at a car there and just wondering if anyone had any experience of them?

[bob1179]

I've seen them advertised in Practical Classics but thats about it. They seem to have some nice cars though. What are you looking at?

[central]

I am aware of the establishment.

[Fire safety dave]

Dont know what you are looking for but another good company in the area is Dove House Cars - i got my 996 from them and they cant do enough for you.

[central]

www.tittyhomotorcompany.co.uk/13650/tittyho.htm

[bob1179]

If I had the money, I would love that RS200.

Mmmmmmmm.

[central]

I`m guessing PP`s looking at something like the E-Type or the XKR supercharged?

[matt172]

plasticpig said:

Has any one come across this company? Thinking of going to look at a car there and just wondering if anyone had any experience of them?

just looked on their stock list, please tell me you're buying the RS200

[OLYC]

is it wrong to giggle like a school boy at the name of this place?

I'll have the E-type though, Havent come across them before.

Edited by OLYC on Monday 26th March 14:33

[plasticpig]

central said:

I`m guessing PP`s looking at something like the E-Type or the XKR supercharged?

Yes I am looking at the XKR. Seems to be reasonably on the money and quite low mileage.

[central]

plasticpig said:

central said:

I`m guessing PP`s looking at something like the E-Type or the XKR supercharged?

Yes I am looking at the XKR. Seems to be reasonably on the money and quite low mileage.

Good man! Just had a word with my old man. He`s not heard any dodgey stories about the place.

I`m available if you need help kicking tyres.

[b.johnson]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-RS-200-650

[sparky74]

I sold a car to them a few years back. Nice guys.

A friend of mine's dad used to be the mechanic for them, and once told me that many of the 'real' exotics were on SOR. Not sure if that's still true?

[pupp]

Sister outlet to Thrapston Garage... family run firm with Thrapston seeming to do the more 'mainstream' stuff and TH the more oddball/classic/sports. Often see the proprietors buzzing around in interesting stuff so I guess they are petrolheads. Seen some decent motors there over the years but never managed to cut a deal. The Jag looks tasty and if the deal was right, I'd be happy to buy from them. Good luck (and check the bumpers/cam chain tensioners/nikasil bores)

[plasticpig]

pupp said:

Sister outlet to Thrapston Garage... family run firm with Thrapston seeming to do the more 'mainstream' stuff and TH the more oddball/classic/sports. Often see the proprietors buzzing around in interesting stuff so I guess they are petrolheads. Seen some decent motors there over the years but never managed to cut a deal. The Jag looks tasty and if the deal was right, I'd be happy to buy from them. Good luck (and check the bumpers/cam chain tensioners/nikasil bores)

If I get anywhere near to buying it I will insist on a blow-by test before I part with any of my hard earned

[rich 36]

Score; 7/10



For my pains I bought a Discovery off them, about Five years back,

obviously despite looking in good fettle &
coming as a trade in apparently from an old couple who...


'Just fancied a little something to tow their Caravan behind'

A series of Steering vibration/leaks/Electrical system failure
& finally culminating in Clutch pedal falling off,

prompting at least Two loader trips back to TTH motors,

they as you'd hope looked at and sorted out the problems,

but when it came to the clutch failure they baulked saying;

well its out of Three month warranty so its not Reeeeally our concern

at which point we pointed out the fact it'd spent not an inconsiderable
part of that period, on a ramp in their own workshop being mended

they concurred and called in some pikeys to beat it right again with sticks.

I even offered to give it back at value I'd paid,
considering both its
lack of reliability and duration of ownership,

I'd then buy another 4WD on offer there(not LR)
and pay the slight difference in price,

this met with something approaching dismay,
So I had it back and,
whilst in one piece Briefly



traded rid of it thank god

[central]

rich 36 said:

Score; 7/10



For my pains I bought a Discovery off them, about Five years back,

obviously despite looking in good fettle &
coming as a trade in apparently from an old couple who...


'Just fancied a little something to tow their Caravan behind'

A series of Steering vibration/leaks/Electrical system failure
& finally culminating in Clutch pedal falling off,

prompting at least Two loader trips back to TTH motors,

they as you'd hope looked at and sorted out the problems,

but when it came to the clutch failure they baulked saying;

well its out of Three month warranty so its not Reeeeally our concern

at which point we pointed out the fact it'd spent not an inconsiderable
part of that period, on a ramp in their own workshop being mended

they concurred and called in some pikeys to beat it right again with sticks.

I even offered to give it back at value I'd paid,
considering both its
lack of reliability and duration of ownership,

I'd then buy another 4WD on offer there(not LR)
and pay the slight difference in price,

this met with something approaching dismay,
So I had it back and,
whilst in one piece Briefly



traded rid of it thank god

So, 7/10.

Not bad round these parts.

[Sporting Bear]

Test drove a car from there in 1996 and looked at a high priced car in 2001

They're usually highish windscreen prices but an occasional bargain can be had if it's sticky stock (but see below) they sell a lot thro' t'internet and will barter with price (but again see below)

They certainly used to sell non-stock vehicles on commission

Two brothers do the selling one is friendly the other is a car salesman, you'll immediately know which is which, don't think dad gets involved much, might be wrong

For many years the dad's green Bristol 401 was for sale, wonder if it's still in the showroom, not on web site, so they're not usually in a rush to sell !

I’m sure you’d be disappointed if I didn’t mention the Sporting Bears rally plate on the showroom wall

[central]

Sporting Bear said:

Test drove a car from there in 1996 and looked at a high priced car in 2001

They're usually highish windscreen prices but an occasional bargain can be had if it's sticky stock (but see below) they sell a lot thro' t'internet and will barter with price (but again see below)

They certainly used to sell non-stock vehicles on commission

Two brothers do the selling one is friendly the other is a car salesman, you'll immediately know which is which, don't think dad gets involved much, might be wrong

For many years the dad's green Bristol 401 was for sale, wonder if it's still in the showroom, not on web site, so they're not usually in a rush to sell !

I’m sure you’d be disappointed if I didn’t mention the Sporting Bears rally plate on the showroom wall

Well I think if PP comes down for a gander, the local PH massive can turn up mob-handed.

[tyre_tread]

Somewhere that's always been on my "must pop in and have a sniff" list