Used Car Dealers Feedback (Part 2)!

[sinistro29]

8 hours ago, Fcw75 said:

For your own sanity, just whack the lowest price you can from the dealer then go outside and service and repair yourself.

Don’t bother with what they say will replace this replace that, most of the time they will do a half past six job.

Interesting, I'm going down again this week to finalize. I'll check which workshop it is.

But doubt it's Optima as they don't seem to have any workshop at Kranji.

Good points. And also I'll check what kind of "coverage" I'll get as part of the warranty.

Will keep all posted. Thanks!

[Mancypher]

16 hours ago, sinistro29 said:

Interesting, I'm going down again this week to finalize. I'll check which workshop it is.

But doubt it's Optima as they don't seem to have any workshop at Kranji.

Good points. And also I'll check what kind of "coverage" I'll get as part of the warranty.

Will keep all posted. Thanks!

Optima isn't at Kranji. They have 1 at serangoon and 1 at leng Kee. Not sure about the Thomson one. 

They can buy warranty at any workshop. Not necessarily at Kranji workshop. 

The workshop near their shop is stk auto part if I not mistaken. 

[kakkowarai]

On 1/19/2021 at 10:33 AM, Kelvintay11 said:

Bought a Toyota wish from a used car dealer.

Mileage stated 130k for a COE car which I feel still ok.

To cut the story short as all procedures are normal.

The car has some weird sound after collecting so I proceed to my workshop instead of theirs.

1. Flywheel crack - Mechanic saying flywheel can crack is quite difficult

2. Aircon compressor dead 2 weeks later

3. Gearbox dead after 6 months 

4. Engine dead after gearbox changed

With all these dead things, mileage should be super high rather than 130k, so I believe the mileage is adjusted at least more than 100k.

This is so crazy and I confirm won't go there forever.

 By the way, all these repairs and replacement fees cost me an additional at least 10k added together. Geezzz

For CVT GB to die, quite common, not really reliable. But for so many things to die is just suay man.

[kakkowarai]

On 1/27/2021 at 3:52 PM, Goldenbull said:

Disclaimer: posting from my fake account to protect my identity from the mentioned dealer.

Suspect Empire Modz of unethical practices to make profit. I may be wrong but just gonna share my experience.

Being my first time selling car myself I didn't think too much. Gave them the trust to sell my car by consigning it to them. Not familiar with the process they told me need to sign the consignment contract to set the agreed price and duration of consignment (3mths). They even mentioned car would be sold in less than 2 weeks cos he has a client eyeing on my model of car. Been some time no progress in any arrangements for meet up with his "potential" client. To pull out of the consignment I would need to pay a 3k penalty. Thankfully not in any hurry to sell for money. Shall just wait out the 3 months out. I rather keep the car and let it depreciate then give my money to them. They claim to have large network connection to sell. Doubt so when I check their background after realising something was fishy. Too bad already sign.

They target continental and exotic car sellers. Guessing cos this are the population with more money and would potentially pay off the penalty. So they will cast a wide net to get ppl to consign under them. As long as a portion of them pull out within contract period they can gain free money. No need to push to for sales. 

I dont think anyone will be stupid enough to pull out from the contract. Even if they do, they'll just keep quiet about it. 

[sgcarreviews]

Please be careful when dealing with Envy Motors (used car dealer). According to Straits Times and other news, their director has been arrested for suspected fraud.

https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/director-of-firms-in-fraud-probe-says-he-will-try-to-pay-back-investors

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/director-of-firms-under-probe-also-owns-several-fb-outlets

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/alleged-fraud-nickel-investmen-police-cad-envy-asset-14241282

[Ct3833]

On 1/31/2021 at 9:06 PM, sinistro29 said:

I went yesterday! They did offer the workshop warranty. Why did you say don't bother? 

Other than that, I felt SHB sales guy was actually pretty alright. 

If prime select , republic auto or DAS,  you can trust their workshop warranty  100%, other than that, most of the  used car dealers out there,  just take it that their warranty is there is no warranty.  

[Jiex]

On 3/6/2021 at 7:58 PM, sgcarreviews said:

Please be careful when dealing with Envy Motors (used car dealer). According to Straits Times and other news, their director has been arrested for suspected fraud.

https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/director-of-firms-in-fraud-probe-says-he-will-try-to-pay-back-investors

https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/companies-markets/director-of-firms-under-probe-also-owns-several-fb-outlets

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/alleged-fraud-nickel-investmen-police-cad-envy-asset-14241282

Good spot. Just noticed the logo used are the same as Envy Group

[ArrowC]

Hi guys,

First of all, appreciate the insight and tips contributed all here.

I would like to ask if anyone had any experience dealing with CARZWORLD pte ltd before?
Any comment or things to watch out for?

I am getting a used car and saw one in this holdings.

Thanks very much !

[Mancypher]

10 hours ago, ArrowC said:

Hi guys,

First of all, appreciate the insight and tips contributed all here.

I would like to ask if anyone had any experience dealing with CARZWORLD pte ltd before?
Any comment or things to watch out for?

I am getting a used car and saw one in this holdings.

Thanks very much !

Would be good if you post the car link here? 

[ArrowC]

http://m.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=970829

 

[GAKJ]

Hi, thinking of getting a secondhand car. How can I tell whether it's accident-free? By sending to STA or Vicom for inspection, will they check whether it's accident free?

Also, a used car dealer quoted $800 for admin fee. I asked a friend about it and he said between $500 - $800 is market rate. Is that true? 

 

 

[Turqie]

New driver and keen to try our a one year left coe car to see if car ownership is for me. 

Would this be a good buy? 

https://m.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=971264

[GAKJ]

Will an STA inspection reveal whether a car has been in a major accident before?

[yellowshaun]

On 3/11/2021 at 11:07 PM, GAKJ said:

Hi, thinking of getting a secondhand car. How can I tell whether it's accident-free? By sending to STA or Vicom for inspection, will they check whether it's accident free?

Also, a used car dealer quoted $800 for admin fee. I asked a friend about it and he said between $500 - $800 is market rate. Is that true?

I remember one bro in the forum shared his strategy. Just give them your firm all-in offer. Whatever admin fee or loan/insurance rebate penalty ask them they go and sort it out themselves. If they ask for more then you can just walk away.

[Newbie26]

On 3/11/2021 at 11:07 PM, GAKJ said:

Hi, thinking of getting a secondhand car. How can I tell whether it's accident-free? By sending to STA or Vicom for inspection, will they check whether it's accident free?

Also, a used car dealer quoted $800 for admin fee. I asked a friend about it and he said between $500 - $800 is market rate. Is that true? 

 

 

$500 is the average and market rate

AA is better or one of the specialist workshops 

[Mkl22]

14 hours ago, GAKJ said:

Will an STA inspection reveal whether a car has been in a major accident before?

Depends. If it is cock tech or not. Anyway their inspections also no “par kay”. They can miss out a huge load of stuff and there is no recourse. 

[whyhx]

Anyone has experience with Rise Autodrive? Interested in some of their cars but can't seem to find much info on them.

https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=972594

https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=972321

[Mancypher]

8 hours ago, whyhx said:

Anyone has experience with Rise Autodrive? Interested in some of their cars but can't seem to find much info on them.

https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=972594

https://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=972321

I always avoid Turf Club. 😂

Only problem is my friend's friend open a dealer shop there 😂