ENKA Dealer -Park Lane

[dave-the-diver]

Anyone got any experience of this dealer?

Might be about to spend quite a lot of money, so a little reassurance would be nice!

David

[scot_aln]

Have you already checked out the Google reviews?

Also companies house. Set up 2021. The park lane registered address is interesting as that's Q park. A car park.

https://find-and-update.company-information.servic...

[dave-the-diver]

They do operate out of that car park. Vehicles are stored there and they have a small showroom / office to the side.
Reviews I can find seem good.
But no one here with actual real world experience?
David

[Giantt]

Sorry no real world experience,but as I'm sitting on a barge,while divers...do all the work at the moment with time on my hands
The reviews,Google are good,all five star, funnily enough these reviewers must be lucky people, everywhere they go,they get five star service,and correspondingly five star reviews,fancy that!

[dave-the-diver]

So maybe they are really, really good.....

David

[Dimebars]

What are you buying that can't be found elsewhere from a "reputable" dealer for similar cash?

[Giantt]

dave-the-diver said:

So maybe they are really, really good.....

David

I'd guess not,it's a park lane address,but on the opposite side of road to the car flagship dealership's in an underground car park?
Also comes up as Tottenham? Based??

[MYOB]

If I was intending to spend a huge amount on a car, I personally would want to do so with a reputable and established dealership. These may be legit guys but the fact that they aren’t an established company would ring alarm bells. Especially as it appears they have set up in a car park just to attain the prestigious “Park Lane” address.

[Giantt]

MYOB said:

If I was intending to spend a huge amount on a car, I personally would want to do so with a reputable and established dealership. These may be legit guys but the fact that they aren’t an established company would ring alarm bells. Especially as it appears they have set up in a car park just to attain the prestigious “Park Lane” address.

On way home last night aforementioned car park

[super7]

After the 'prestige' Kia I assume?

[vikingaero]

I know of a similar used car dealership that operates out of a multi-storey car park in Bradford....

One of the owners of Enka has a company called Ipek Investments with over £2bn of investment assets (gold mines) yet narrowly missed being struck off by Companies House last year....

Maybe multiple income streams - run a car business so you have access to premium cars to use?

[dave-the-diver]

So, I think we have all agreed that buying a car from a dealer with little history in a highly unusual location may not be a good idea.

I may do it anyway.

HPI checks look good apart from a couple of plate changes - not unusual I guess,

Main dealer service history checks out.

Only limited "filleted" accounts available, no obvious red flags, but not a lot of cash behind them.

So, "Proceed with caution" would seem to be the plan, but in practice, what does that mea?

How should I proceed to ensure I have the best possible chance of a positive transaction, and best protection if something is amiss.

IPay on credit card is frequently bandied about, but my credit limit doesn't quite cover this!

Daid

[Truckosaurus]

Don't send money as a deposit until you see the car in the person.

Check the VIN matches the Reg, and not been tampered with.

Physical service history receipts, books, MoT certificates might also suggest the car is not a ringer.

It might be worth turning up unannounced to see if they work out of the 'office' outside of pre-arranged appointments.

[Ken_Code]

The best way to ensure the car is OK is probably an independent inspection by a main dealer or specialist.

[Giantt]

dave-the-diver said:

So, I think we have all agreed that buying a car from a dealer with little history in a highly unusual location may not be a good idea.

I may do it anyway.

HPI checks look good apart from a couple of plate changes - not unusual I guess,

Main dealer service history checks out.

Only limited "filleted" accounts available, no obvious red flags, but not a lot of cash behind them.

So, "Proceed with caution" would seem to be the plan, but in practice, what does that mea?

How should I proceed to ensure I have the best possible chance of a positive transaction, and best protection if something is amiss.

IPay on credit card is frequently bandied about, but my credit limit doesn't quite cover this!

Daid

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[dave-the-diver]

Tempting, but have a better offer from a chap with some magic beans to sell.

David