Ford Valuation Appointment

[dansallis]

I have a valuation appointment for my old Ford Focus (1.6 LX - 2004) at Evans Halshaw and wondered what these appointments consist of?

Do they check exhaust, suspension, brakes? Do they drive the vehicle?

[Jethro_Tull]

I'm guessing £400.

[Luke4efc]

It probably consists of them telling you that because your car is over 10 years old it is only worth scrap value.

We've only part exed one car (should've been a scrapper, head gasket gone and not a chance it would pass MOT). Guy didn't even look at it and gave us £300 for it (ended up rejecting the new car anyway). Fun fact, I checked the MOT history a year later and they had sold it on after getting it to pass. Failed a year later with a list nearly as long as my arm.

[Jethro_Tull]

Aye, a car that age will go straight to the block (auction) so anything they give you for it is likely dead money to them.

[dansallis]

Thanks guys, EH quoted me £385 on their online form but I know that is absolute bs...

I will be happy to get £250-£300 out of them, do you reckon its worth the hassle to try and sell it private for a little bit more? (Need to consider that the fronts are bald and there are a few minor issues with the car in general).

[Frembrit]

Personally, not worth the hassle to sell privately if you're happy to get that amount and they are willing to take it off you. 

 

[Jethro_Tull]

Nah, just chop it in.  Doubt you'd get much more private, and what little extra you'd get isn't worth the potential time, effort and general ballache.