Walter

Caution- All is not what it may appear

looking for a cheapish droptop automatic to replace our manual version. Came across an advert in Autotrader, listed by Marvello Trading, for a Mercedes SLK. Skillfully written up with perfect pics offering virtual perfection. with 3 months Warranty. Agreed price over the phone. drove the 150 miles. Paid cash, car delivered to me with invalid MOT and NUMEROUS other serious defects which prevent getting an MOT, unless a bare minimum of at least £1000.00 and potentially TRIPLE that. This puts the car beyond economical repair. I later discovered that both receipt and Warranry are worthless. Telephones are not answered. Recorded letters not collected. The receipt gives NO CONTACT details. 2 email addresses DO NOT EXIST. NO NAME of cash recipient. NO COMPANY ADDRESS. Draw your own conclusions. On meeting this Company Director, he informed of his many allied business outlets, 3 in Purgfleet, and that most transactions were cars in the £30.000.00 +bracket. Smoke and mirrors spring to mind. The defects are factual, but too detailed to list here. I have sent a copy of the diagnosis read out. but I very much doubt that it will be read!! I have researched the director's history, and find it illuminating!!!! As far as the Company receipt goes, it is thought to be 'Creative at best' . A CCJ is a certainty, and Authority will almost certainly express an interest. Look up Marvello Trading at Companies House,(Public domain) Google ditto, very revealing