hi all,

anyone know the best place to buy a car on the Wirral? I know buying privately is often a good way but i'm just looking for some options because the car i was going to use has died on me.

cheers

One tip - if you use Lookers then check the website price because it will be less than the forecourt price for the same car. I've bought 2 cars from them and both times, the minute I've pointed out the cheaper price they have honoured it. They won't tell you it's online cheaper - little minxes!

Don`t go to stoneacre, i used to work there and the cars get severley abused before they leave

and dont but a mechanics car! i did and the engine went within 5 months!

thanks for the advice so far guys.

Ste - you've put me off there, i don't want an abused car :-(

Arnold Clark

if u mean that fez u bought off my brother it was mint lol

and to the person that started this thread, a better question would be the worst place as there are a lot more good places than bad.

The Wright Car Centre on the Chester High Road is quite good too

For cars up to about £3K try Peter Foreman Car Sales. 76 Wallasey Road, Wallasey (opposite The Boot). I had a very good deal from them. All cars with 12 months MOT and warranty. After 6 months the one I bought for £1.5K had a radiator leak - and the new rad was fitted with no quibble. I would go there again

steer well clear of wallasey car superstore on liscard rd...or whatever its been renamed as...aswell as the one on leasowe rd by solar campus...cant remember that place either...bloody painkillers!

Mybe easier to mention what type of car you would like.

Don't be pulled in by the "Oh we got this in PX from a Bmw sale" etc, always insist on a test drive.

Insist on a 30 day warranty and 12 months Mot.

hi all,

i've bought a new battery for my hyundai in the hope it's just the battery that's died on me. the engine seems to want to turn so i presume its the battery.

if it works i've no need for a new car now i'll find out tomorrow though, fingers crossed, i could do without spending hundreds on a car, rather the £43 for this battery if it works!

cheers for the info, i'd avoid some of the places mentioned though

Does the car just click when you turn the key? if so try hitting the starter motor if you can see it easy when you turn it over. Might just be the solanoid (sp).

need a hand dude to look at it pm me

no , the engine makes a 'rrrrr' sound like its trying to start.

i've tried a trickle charger and a proper battery charger, both of which didn't charge the battery.

it has been sitting on my drive for about 2 years now, i think it may have got started up 1 year ago, but it's more than likely the cells are dead in the battery from what i read?

edit: cheers robbo ill see what this battery does and if theres no luck ill drop a pm

Wallasey car superstore (on Seaview Road) were prosecuted for money laundering and had several cars repossesed.

Links view (on Leasowe Road) have extortionate prices (even on their part exchanges).

If the engine is turning, it's not the battery or the starter motor! Try your plugs and your leads (and fuel).

I have to say this, always steer clear of 'modified' cars. I've seen some death traps and fire-hazards from dodgy modifications (esp wiring). They're a nightmare to put right again.

Bought a new battery and it works now, spot on No need to buy a new car, it only cos £43 for the new battery, much less than i thought it'd end up costing.

Just need to sort out road tax & insurance now and i'm away.

cheers for the help