BUYER BE VERY AWARE!!!

BUYER BE VERY AWARE!!! Brought a car for £7500 in Feb 2010, a lot of money to my young family. Then a fault light appeared next day. Took to dealer as it was a serious fault light. 4 hours later, £3500 quote for works to be done. ATS (Richard Dolan) refused to believe this and eventually sent his “tame” yet aggressive mechanic to view the car. Mechanic found the same issues and more, and sent report to Richard Dolan. I even offered to get the work done at a local garage rather than main dealer…. Various letters were sent to Richard Dolan and various promises to pay or assist were made, but never followed through. Various sob stories from Richard, “we're closing down” “no sales” etc. However still trading and stock flowing via there website, and undercover calls made to view cars and he is still trading. Took Allied Trade Sales and Richard Dolan to court, court judging in my favour. However no action from him, no payments made. I attended court, Richard Dolan was a no show but sent a letter stating that he had offered assistance but I had declined……absolute horseradish. So had to spend £1500 getting the car road legal, money which I didn't have. Sent bailiffs to his Wood Street address, but they were turned away as he said that ATS had no assets. The man just doesn't care. He comes across as really friendly and caring but purchase from him with extreme caution. He is associated with another company called Allied Vehicle Consultants also based in Swindon. So, he has a County Court Judgement against his name and he can only clear that by paying me. I would strongly suggest that all do the same. I do have his home address if further legal paperwork needs serving.

Matt Smith - 24/11/2011 | report this review