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There are certainly many questionable sellers in the market at the moment. From what I have observed, Tivanagh Transport appears to be leveraging their established logistics reputation to support this new vehicle sales division. As long as buyers carry out proper inspections and take sensible precautions, it seems like a reasonable opportunity to secure a well-priced repossessed vehicle.

I am always cautious when full payment is requested via bank transfer, but these experiences do suggest a structured system rather than an informal arrangement. If they continue honouring the 14 day return policy consistently, that will strengthen their reputation over time.

Thank you for coming back with an update. That is reassuring to read!

Update as promised. The vehicle arrived on day nine. The driver called approximately forty minutes before arrival first impressions are very positive. The bodywork matches the description, the interior is clean, and the mileage corresponds with the auction documentation. I am still within the 14-day inspection period, but I am almost certain I will be keeping it. In my case, Tivanagh Transport delivered exactly as outlined in the agreement.

I decided to proceed. I made the payment this morning. I will admit it was slightly nerve-racking pressing the confirm button on the transfer. Delivery has been scheduled for next week. I will update the thread regardless of the outcome so others can make informed decisions.

I am a mechanic, so I will just add some general advice regarding repossessed vehicles. Always review the service history carefully. Run a diagnostic scan for stored fault codes. Inspect suspension components and clutch wear. Check for signs of neglected servicing. A 14 day inspection period is actually more generous than what many independent sellers provide. If the funds are genuinely held in a segregated account until approval, that does reduce financial risk significantly. Just make sure you use that inspection time properly!

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How did your borther paid for the car???

My brother purchased a 2017 Mercedes C220 from Tivanagh Transport in June, it was not completely perfect. Delivery arrived on day ten rather than day seven, and there was a small scuff on one alloy wheel that had not been mentioned. To their credit, once he sent photographs, they offered a partial refund to cover refurbishment, he accepted and kept the vehicle in the end. Overall, he was satisfied and has had no mechanical issues since.

Quick update from me. I called Tivanagh Transport this morning and spoke with someone from their vehicle sales team named Daniel. He explained the entire process step by step payment goes into the segregated company account. Delivery is arranged once funds are confirmed the money remains in that account until the buyer confirms they are satisfied after the inspection period. I asked directly what happens if I am not happy with the vehicle. He said they arrange collection and issue a full refund within the 14-day window. They answered my questions clearly and did not avoid anything. I am still thinking it through but so far it seems structured.

I had not heard about their vehicle sales division before so I did some background research. The company has been registered since 2014 and has a proper Belfast address listed. There were no obvious warning signs when I checked and they had a substantial profit margin over one million pounds. That said, repossessed vehicles can vary depending on how well they were maintained by previous owners. I would strongly recommend using the 14 days inspection period properly and arrange a full mechanical check and do not rely solely on photographs.

I have not bought a vehicle from them but I have used Tivanagh Transport for logistics work twice. Once they moved industrial equipment for our company from Leeds, and another time they handled a household relocation for a family member. Communication was consistent and professional both times. They have been operating in Northern Ireland’s transport sector for years so they are certainly not a newly created company.

I am following this thread closely as I have been looking at a 2019 BMW 320d they have listed on Gumtree. The price is very competitive compared to dealers near me in Glasgow. My only concern is buying without physically seeing it first. Has anyone here actually visited their premises in Belfast before committing?

Hi, Yes we purchased through Ticvanagh Transport earlier this year, we bought a 2018 Nissan Qashqai for my son after he passed his test. I was very unsure at first especially because payment is via bank transfer. However, they clearly explained that the funds stay in a ring fenced business account and are only released once you confirm you are happy with the vehicle after the 14-day inspection period. Delivery took eight days in our case. The driver called in advance and arrived exactly when promised. The car matched the description and the hpi report they had sent us. From our experience, everything felt legitimate and organised.

If you want to pass those people who drive at 40 miles per hour or more, Sports + is the way to go.

Sport+ makes them slightly more aggressive. In my opinion, the most useless setting for regular on-road driving a 2.0 diesel. Due to its exorbitant price, no one ever uses it.

The purchase of the vehicle has been finalised, and I intend to pick it up this coming weekend. I contacted Merc, and they informed me that the gearbox service is valid for 77,500 miles and does not have a certain duration. It seems like everything else is being taken care of. There's no need to be concerned because it comes with a year's guarantee. I recently drove a vehicle with significantly fewer mileage and the transmission felt the same.

To reiterate what has already been stated. Definitely more urgent and silky smooth in E when I've drove hubby's CLS220d and pressed the S button. Since it's a 69 plate, check out the adblue range (in the menus on the dashboard). Just for the purpose of collecting data, if you decide to buy one.

It seems like that's the box's default setting. Give it a shot

It has 69,000 miles and won't require a gearbox service for another 8,000 according to Mercedes, but it doesn't feel quick enough to have been remapped. Is jerky the correct term? While the comfort mode seamlessly transitioned between gears, the sport+ mode made shifting gears with a floored throttle much more noticeable than in comfort, where the shifts were hardly perceptible. Yes, even in sport+ mode, the other two cars were very comparable. So long as it comes with a year of guarantee, I might as well have it.

Is a map of it available? Has the gearbox been serviced? Is it missing one, or should it have had one? In sport, were you implying that every gearbox you tried was identical?

It was noticeably quicker shifting gears on my Sport+, though I wouldn't call it jerky.

However, my Night Edition 2022 does include sport, comfort, and environmental modes; it just lacks sport+. I wouldn't say it's jerky in sport mode, but the engine revs higher and seems somewhat less smooshy.

I have driven multiple AMG Line E220ds and am considering purchasing one. However, I would need some clarification regarding the following: in sports+ mode, the gearbox feels little jerky; is this intentional or am I missing something? I experienced a similar issue with the other models, but in comfort mode, everything is perfect. The breaks were also quite taxing for everyone. What else should I be wary of? Overall, it's a spotless vehicle. I will be moving forward with the purchase of a 69/1 Dec registration AMG Line Night Edition with 69,000 miles in the next few days. Thank you ahead of time.

Get ready. It is an extremely costly upgrade.