taylorboosh
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also dont really see what police would do? he could just say the car was sold with 1 key as thats all i had
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am4nf
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but mark said when he phoned the guy said hes not getting the other key..
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Eck
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It's proving that to the police though. Quite a tricky situation. As said, phone back and give him one more chance before taking further action.
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MarkSport
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Registered: 22nd May 09
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Im thinking of recording the call when i ring him,is that illegal?
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Ben G
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Location: Essex
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name and shame mate. i live near fro and pick4d so right near rainham and don't want to go buying a car off these cowboys in the future 
really boils my piss that they won't give you it when it's their legal duty to.
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Joe
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I don't think its their legal duty to do so.
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jmepamplin
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Location: Essex
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Yeah whats the name of the place, not that dogey one by Rainham Tesco is it? Just off a roundabout?
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MarkSport
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erm,I'm actually not sure of the name on the top of my head.i know the postcode is rm13 9ul and its right by 2 mini islands signposted m25/a13
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dangermouse2503
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Location: Golborne, Wigan
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quote:
Originally posted by john-d
maybe he lost the second 1, cant see why it wouldnt be of use to him, a garage would steal a car they had previously sold, an mg isnt worth the risk imo 
[Edited on 16-01-2010 by john-d]
There's plenty of so called 'reputable' garages that have pulled this scam. There was one in Adlington near Chorley called Suttons and they sold sports and prestige motors. My mate bought a mint concourse spec Escort RS tubby from there, 3weeks later went walkabout and car was found at the back of there place half stripped. Turns out they were selling motors, waiting a few weeks then taking the motor back with the spare key then stripping them and selling the bits.
I'd go back to the garage with your dad and confront the salesman but do it in the showroom with a few witnesses. If he still aint playing ball go to the press, a bit of bad publicity will soon ruin him lol
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MarkSport
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UPDATE:
The previous owner phoned me this morning and he has got hold of the key off the garage.He is sending it monday with more paperwork he forgot to give the garage 
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MarkSport
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Key arrived this morning with all paperwork from new...very happy
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pow
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I'd be phoning the previous owner and thanking him, prehaps a card or with a tenner gift voucher or something like that, he's gone out his way to help you.
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Jamie
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Garage sound like a bunch of cowboys.
Why would they give the PREVIOUS owner the spare key? No matter what story he tells them that he'll send it on to you - thats just stupid.
Good you got the key in the end.
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LukeD
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Location: Shropshire
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good stuff. the previous owner sounded like a nice person to go out of thier way to do that. most wouldnt.
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a_j_mair
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quote:
Originally posted by pow
I'd be phoning the previous owner and thanking him, prehaps a card or with a tenner gift voucher or something like that, he's gone out his way to help you.
and a flaming envelope full of dog shit through the garage letter box
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MarkSport
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Yeah agreed the previous owner seemed to be an o.a.p by the sound of his frail voice.I'm very happy there are genuine people out there that would do that.I'm getting him a card and a thankyou gift for doing it.as for the garage,well they can just "F**K OFF
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johnhara1
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Registered: 19th Oct 06
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
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It's nice to know there are still some decent people out there.
Box of M&S expensive chocolates and a card.
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Root
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quote:
Originally posted by a_j_mair
quote:
Originally posted by pow
I'd be phoning the previous owner and thanking him, prehaps a card or with a tenner gift voucher or something like that, he's gone out his way to help you.
and a flaming envelope full of dog shit through the garage letter box
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whitter45
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i would now chase this up with the garage and ask for an explanation
if not name and shame in the local press etc
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Twiggy
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Or send something in the post with no postage on it....
Some bits of metal taped to a card?
Does he pay for the postage to see whats inside ????
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MarkSport
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Registered: 22nd May 09
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Yeah he would have to pay i think.I could send him my neighbours dog shit but its abit out my depth
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SVM 286
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I'd be onto trading standards immediately if I were you sir.
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