Had a call from the owner of a 2008 Aston Martin DB9. He had a little shock when he removed the leather from the key fob. I revealed the Volvo logo. It seems that Aston Volvo & Ford all being owned by the same people meant that they took swopping parts to new lows. Not quite sure how this Volvo key fits in with the brands emphasis on heritage and prestige. I am still waiting for Aston Martin (astonmartin.com) to get back to me!
On a better note the saga of the Toyota Celica had a happier ending. A car bought from Apollo Motors in Bolton (Apollo-Motors.co.uk) had a clutch judder. Not a problem said they, and put a new clutch, still juddered. So new flywheel, still juddered, so back it went with the fix it or take it back ultimatum. And believe it not they did fix it and one customer is very happy with her purchase.
But would this have been the case has she bought at auction. I know someone who is a big fan of British Car Auctions,(british-car-auctions.co.uk) and is quite willing to take the gamble on a used company car or trade in for reather reasonable money.
The auction houses have come a long way from the old tin shed and dodgy part exchanges that spring to mind when you think of car auctions. But I think it is necessary to have some basic car knowledge or take someone with you who can spot problems easily.
MG (mg.co.uk) is expanding its line up. Apart from the venerable MG TF, and the new MG6 hatchback, a saloon version is due to appear called the Magnette. As someone said you would have to be really old to remember the old MG Magnettes, thanks. I think this Chinese/British brand is one to keep an eye on, as once they have some diesel engines to help the line up who knows what might happen.
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