Has anyone dealt with Tivanagh Transport? Thoughts on their repo cars?

[keithmerc220]

Morning all,

I was browsing Facebook Marketplace last night and came across a 2020 Ford Kuga ST-Line advertised by Tivanagh Transport. I always knew them as a shipping company based in Belfast, but apparently they have a new division selling repossessed vehicles sourced from UK bank auctions.

Has anyone here actually bought a vehicle from them or used their transport services before?

I just do not want to transfer money and regret it later.

[AMG33D]

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.

Edited 5 hours ago by AMG33D

[br1anuk]

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?

[WordSmith]

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.

[Mistral]

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.
 

[keithmerc220]

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.

[jennycarlotta]

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.
 

[br1anuk]

How did your borther paid for the car???

[jennycarlotta]

bank transfer

[Blu_Ray_UK2007]

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!
 

[keithmerc220]

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.

[keithmerc220]

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.
 

[br1anuk]

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

[ChatMaven]

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.
 

[IrvesBMW]

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.