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Komentáře • 284

  • @raycollington4310
    @raycollington4310 Před 3 měsíci +53

    Being old school, I could never buy a used car online. I need to see, inspect and test drive anything that i might buy. I shudder at people using an app to buy a used car costing a lot of money. Good video, thank you.

    • @markwatson4238
      @markwatson4238 Před 2 měsíci

      In days gone by I would have been the exact same. But I have bought my last 2 cars online and luckily for me, they went very well. You do get 7 days to try the car and if you don't like it, you can hand it back no questions asked.

    • @uslaserguideddemocracyseed1039
      @uslaserguideddemocracyseed1039 Před 2 měsíci

      We 've bought two cars online and both worked out great. The first one was a 2008 Focus 2.0 Ghia and the second a 2018 G30 530d. In my experience it is about doing your research on the dealer-company selling the car.

    • @JW1_1
      @JW1_1 Před 2 měsíci

      Same. Give it the once over, test drive then haggle ;) lol. Can't imagine buying a car online.

    • @ianmather
      @ianmather Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@markwatson4238 I agree mark. I think the thing that the public dont get is Cazoo is a reasonable company to deal with. Most people assume they will get ripped off. The car I bought from Cazoo had a minor problem which should have been picked up on their original inspection but was overlooked which was poor however the problem was rectified by my local Nissan Dealership. That experience at the local dealership was terrible . They lied to me from the start telling me the small button /clip had to be ordered in from Nissan and made me wait 2 weeks. On the day of repair i saw the mechanic open a drawer and picked the clip/button from a drawer of 100 items. I was expecting the part to be fitted on the spot in the car park. No, the car was booked in for one and half hours to fix the problem .The receptionist took my mobile number and Iwas told they would ring me if it was completed early as it was only a small job. (my estimate would be 2 minutes.) 1 hour 1/2 later no phone call job still not completed. They did offer me a cup of coffee while i waited an additional 15 minutes!!

  • @pccorner101
    @pccorner101 Před 3 měsíci +110

    Unless you’re getting a brand new car, buying online is an absolute no no.

    • @andrewwaller5913
      @andrewwaller5913 Před 3 měsíci +9

      Surely if you're buying a brand new car you definitely want to see it and test drive it? It's a big investment! Otherwise you're quite mad.

    • @markscott6414
      @markscott6414 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Agreed, be careful, VERY careful!

    • @c11yan
      @c11yan Před 3 měsíci

      Disagree I buy vans online get them delivered and financed online with Vanmonster and it’s so easy and suits my business needs.

    • @pccorner101
      @pccorner101 Před 3 měsíci +4

      ​@@andrewwaller5913Of course you'll inspect & test drive a new car but that's at the point of collecting it, I was referring to ordering/buying a car.

    • @Graham-rc1cp
      @Graham-rc1cp Před 3 měsíci +2

      And yet that’s what BCA etc want the trade to do…

  • @carukchannel
    @carukchannel  Před 3 měsíci +20

    Hope you enjoy this short video on what big news has come out of Cazoo in the last 24 hours. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Remember my videos always have time staps so if you want to bypass a sponsor ad you can do by using the timeline bar 👍👍👍👍

    • @crimsonpirate1710
      @crimsonpirate1710 Před 3 měsíci +2

      My dude another great video

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@crimsonpirate1710 Many thanks

    • @MrNikoid
      @MrNikoid Před 3 měsíci +2

      Despite my scepticism my wife bought a car via Cazoo. I have to admit the whole process was very smooth and without all the main dealer upselling (GAP, paint protection etc) and other patronising nonsense. And the car was fine. So from a sample size of one (!) It was a good experience although it has obviously turned out to be a flawed business model.

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 Před 3 měsíci +33

    Having crapped on used car dealers I can't see CAZOO being that popular with traders looking to market their stock.

    • @adrianoakes152
      @adrianoakes152 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Totally agree. I hope the dealers stick with Autotrader as they have been doing it for decades...

  • @distilledgogilba
    @distilledgogilba Před 3 měsíci +38

    I have fond memories of Cazoo. Back in 2017-18 I bought a 2-3 year old Honda Jazz auto from them fully online for a decent price, thankfully before small autos went through the roof!
    A very friendly gentleman dropped the car off in a fancy branded closed truck, gave me 30 minutes to inspect the car and reminded me of the 7 day no quibble guarantee where they'd pick up the car if didn't want it.
    The pics accompanying the ad were revolutionary (at least for that time) with every imperfection clearly highlighted and everything in perfect lighting.
    I remember wondering how on earth they made any money given all the add ons and protection they offered.
    The car was exactly as promised, no issues at all and drove perfectly well the few years I had it.

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Před 3 měsíci +6

      Great to hear

    • @pandong2008
      @pandong2008 Před 3 měsíci +9

      They were probably burning investor's money instead. Elevated used car prices during the pandemic also helped their bottom line, until used car prices plummeted after the pandemic. They could not attract new money from investors and it's the end of the game.

    • @ConesuelaLadyTailor
      @ConesuelaLadyTailor Před 3 měsíci +7

      Cazoo had no choice in offering you a refund if you changed your mind. If you are not on a dealer's premises when you pay for a car the distance selling regulations allows you fourteen days to change your mind for no reason.

    • @richf1182
      @richf1182 Před 3 měsíci +3

      ​@@pandong2008plummeted?!

    • @khalidacosta7133
      @khalidacosta7133 Před 3 měsíci

      @@ConesuelaLadyTailor Yes, however they are allowed to take "depreciation of use" from the refund price. But this will be the reason of bankruptcy. A cheap way to get a nice weekend car!

  • @charlesholder8009
    @charlesholder8009 Před 3 měsíci +53

    I almost purchased from Cazoo. I noticed on the advert photographs the car had four different makes of tyres fitted. I emailed them to see if they would change the tyres but never had a reply. With all the boasting they made over the checks they did I was unimpressed. had a narrow escape me thinks.

    • @andyhbo86
      @andyhbo86 Před 3 měsíci +6

      Any claimed checklist that any used seller claims to do is basically pointless. They all essentially amount to 'does it have an MOT', 'has it had an oil change in the last 12 months' and 'are the wheels about to fall off it'. I went to view a 30k+ value used vehicle with a family member recently (Volvo) and despite the salesman claiming it's had a 100 point check list and everything being perfect, the headlining at the back was hanging down from a dodgy water leak repair and one of the rear seats was locked flat and would not move on the seat rail. Quality inspection that 👎

    • @chutchy107
      @chutchy107 Před 3 měsíci +5

      the cars they churn out have little to no prep work, may as well be sold as seen, they deserve to go under

    • @staggabob
      @staggabob Před 3 měsíci

      A couple of years ago I went to Audi Tunbridge Wells to collect an "approved used" TT- I hadn't previously seen it, I'd actually test driven a different one before and put the deposit on it but a seemingly better car turned up so I switched my order.
      Audi say every used car goes through 150 checks so I was confident it'd be fine. As I arrived the salesman was just pulling into the dealership in the car- I instantly clocked that the passenger side mirror appeared broken. I went to wait while he took the car for supposed final checks, 25 minutes later he brings the car around so I can actually get a good look at it. He tells me that the mirror is indeed broken but they hadn't noticed because the previous owner has put a black wrap on them- he tells me they'll fit a new one. I'd noticed immediately but apparently it had been overlooked in those 150 checks.
      Next I spot that the car is running some unknown Chinese brand tyres- a quick Google shows that they retail for £60 each and have terrible reviews that use words like "dangerous". I point this out and the salesman goes to get a few other department managers to take a look before finally telling me they'll replace the tyres because they're actually not allowed to sell it without Audi approved tyres fitted.
      Finally I take a look underneath and see that the entire rear suspension is rusted to fuck and one of the shocks has actual corroded holes in it. This being the last straw I refuse the car and demand my deposit back -which they agree to with no fuss because they know if it goes further I can clearly prove none of the promised checks have been carried out.
      Basically if a main dealer can lie about it why trust a trader who buys cars from auction?

    • @KMC47
      @KMC47 Před 2 měsíci +2

      First thing i check is tyres all the same make also 🤔

    • @alanwllms5172
      @alanwllms5172 Před 2 měsíci

      @@andyhbo86
      4 wheels… 4 ticks. 4 tyres… 4 ticks. Bonnet open… yep. Easy to get 100 check points really

  • @kieronpeto2321
    @kieronpeto2321 Před 3 měsíci +16

    brought a Mercedes convertible from Cazoo, damage on it that was not listed, exchanged for another but what a hassle - truth is, you need to see a second hand car before you buy it - Cazzo, you couldn't do that - not a good buying experience

  • @karter5351
    @karter5351 Před 3 měsíci +14

    I bought one car via a Car Supermarket. Paid a deposit on-line, turned up for the test drive and 'look over' car was fine, but they tried to knock a huge chunk off the valuation of the part ex. I anticipated this was likely to happen, so I said stuff the pix, well just take the new car 'cash'. You should have seen the sales guys face, it was a picture. The car we were buying was good, we sold the 'px' privately for three times the trade in amount. I don't think I have the balls to buy a used car on-line a have it delivered. I do like to kick the tyres and can live with a refundable deposit

  • @Lot76CARS
    @Lot76CARS Před 3 měsíci +15

    They grew out of the pandemic and the lack of alternatives to going online. The marketing spend and massive sport sponsorship it was unsustainable and with margins reported of circa £200 per car at one stage. At one point, the whole trade knew it wasn’t viable. It was not a question of if they would fold, just a question of when and how much investors money they’d waste in between. A total scandal.

  • @davidbotterill7549
    @davidbotterill7549 Před 3 měsíci +20

    Hi Lee. I agree with you - I don’t think Cazoo stand a chance of taking on Autotrader. Dave Birmingham

  • @stanthesteelguitarman8228
    @stanthesteelguitarman8228 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Turnover of second hand cars by dealers in my own locality has been very slow in the past couple of years, so much so that on two occasions I have had little alternative but to by my cars unseen on-line, the first from Cazoo, the second from Cinch. On both occasions the cars were delivered by very nice, helpful persons who allowed me to carefully look them over and in the case of Cinch even pointed out the two cosmetic marks upon it. Hence, my purchases were satisfactory in each case, so much better than experiences that I've had with franchise dealers whom I always try to avoid. I find that my local "independent" dealers, as a whole, to be fairly honest and these are my preferred places of purchase if they have what I want in stock. Great video!

  • @snbala
    @snbala Před 3 měsíci +11

    I worked for a car supermarket a couple of years ago, and I used to see Cazoo trucks and vans everywhere. I did wonder where they had all gone lately as i haven’t seen one in a very long time.

    • @quas392
      @quas392 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Very often you'll find them unmarked now but still in the cazoo livery, I suspect they've flogged off a LOT of their fleet.

    • @rbnhd1144
      @rbnhd1144 Před 2 měsíci

      @@quas392 Yes they have, even brand new transporters with no miles have been seen at auction.

  • @robsmith1a
    @robsmith1a Před 3 měsíci +14

    I think they're toast. I always want a test drive and proper look at a car before buying. I don't see how they can muscle in against the likes of auto trader etc successfully

  • @vincehenry9126
    @vincehenry9126 Před 3 měsíci +20

    Wouldn’t be a bad thing for auto trader to have some real competition though no matter where that may come from, they’ve been more or less dictating to the motor trade now for far too long in my opinion

    • @localheroEd
      @localheroEd Před 2 měsíci

      Do they not just host ads(?), so they don’t dictate anything. Other platforms are available but also more expensive.

    • @vincehenry9126
      @vincehenry9126 Před 2 měsíci

      @@localheroEd thank you for replying… my thoughts are they are the “go to” for motor traders nowadays who use them as a model for trading… am I way off the mark?

  • @youraveragejoe1
    @youraveragejoe1 Před 3 měsíci +15

    Most people only buy a car every few years. Surely spending a couple hours to go and see it shouldn’t be a problem?!

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      🎖️👍 agree, great comment

    • @elwittinio2865
      @elwittinio2865 Před 2 měsíci +1

      True, but prices up country are so much cheaper than Cornwall. Wish it was 2 hours, more like 5/6 hours, and you take the risk it's not as described 😅

    • @kevinmoffatt
      @kevinmoffatt Před 2 měsíci

      I suspect that the trouble may lie in the fact that we all think we know a wrong un when we see it but, in truth, doing an inspection on a dealer site and a run round the block while the dealer chats non stop doesn't give most of us any real idea of what we're buying and once bought, if it is rubbish, not much chance of winning an argument back in the showroom. At least buying online the law is more weighted towards the purchaser.

  • @crunchinjelly
    @crunchinjelly Před 3 měsíci +9

    Weren’t too long ago Carzam went under. Only really Cinch left as an online seller now.

  • @jasperphillipsjp
    @jasperphillipsjp Před 3 měsíci +12

    Im wishing cazoo well ...taking on Autotrader could be really positive for traders and consumers ...only Rightmove in the property sector match Autotraders superiority in the uk

  • @user-rc1fk9xb8v
    @user-rc1fk9xb8v Před 3 měsíci +1

    You will do really well at cazoo l purchased an old Mondeo from them and they did not seem bothered

  • @stewartbrown6869
    @stewartbrown6869 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great video . Never liked the thought of buying that way still like to go to a forecourt look and drive .

  • @nicnak4475
    @nicnak4475 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Yep ! They have been crashing cars out in my local car auction for last few weeks !

  • @Jmcg1959
    @Jmcg1959 Před 3 měsíci +3

    It could be a good thing for motor traders in general if Auto Trader had some competition, every Chanel I watch traders mention how much it cost. When a company has a monopoly you will be charged a premium. An example of this is carVertical, now we have vehicle score a bit of competition.

  • @Wiltshire_watcher
    @Wiltshire_watcher Před 3 měsíci +2

    Always interesting to hear the back story on this stuff. I’ve been very tempted to buy from Cazoo in the past because their prices were very keen. However customer reviews on Auto Trader are not very favourable, many complaints about cars arriving dirty. Generally independent traders are doing well, with good customer reviews. There will always be a few whom you can never please, or they leave rogue reviews to spoil a rival business. “Cinch” is another one, how long they will last I’m not sure.

  • @harryharker9564
    @harryharker9564 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I used the discount code for mu vehicle score ,Great report.

  • @adrianwalsh896
    @adrianwalsh896 Před 3 měsíci

    Very wise words Lee. We will watch when happens..👍

  • @nigelbarratt6825
    @nigelbarratt6825 Před 3 měsíci +2

    A friend of mine bought a Peugeot 5008 from Cazoo. It developed an engine issue but was still under manufacturers warranty, however Peugeot tried to wash their hands of it as Cazoo had supposedly serviced it before he bought it. Peugeot wanted proof that they'd used genuine Peugeot parts, the correct oil etc. before they'd do anything and it all turned into a big argument between him, Cazoo and Peugeot. I don't exactly know who won, but he eventually got a new engine but was without the car for months while they sorted it out. Buying cars online is a big no-no for me.

  • @grahamcoffer1720
    @grahamcoffer1720 Před 3 měsíci +7

    Great content ,really informative

  • @alexanderrobertson7744
    @alexanderrobertson7744 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hi Lee interesting stuff but not surprised to be honest as most people like to at least try a car before buying.
    Still looking forward to your next auction video keep looking for it then one with the focus Titanium 😉.

  • @lanagibson4334
    @lanagibson4334 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I brought my XE from Cazoo not had a days trouble with it

  • @leplessis8179
    @leplessis8179 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Our Volvo estate is only 32 year sold - why ever should I buy a new car?

  • @davidrmcmahon
    @davidrmcmahon Před 3 měsíci

    I think even an ounce of competition will help the punter, but's it's a massive job. They need to get dealers onside quickly, maybe they can help do some of the work? (Sourcing, Prep, pictures etc?)

  • @keithgreen9009
    @keithgreen9009 Před 3 měsíci +6

    All I know is anything bought privately you should have about £1,000 extra set aside for the bits and pieces that the car will most likely/defiantly need .

    • @JC-hu1wd
      @JC-hu1wd Před 3 měsíci +1

      In to mine for about £300 extra bought October

    • @kd3446
      @kd3446 Před 2 měsíci

      I have Mercedes c220 1999 v plate bought for £500 owned for 15 years sold it to a scrap dealer for £575 he shipped it to Africa
      Good value for money…

  • @maureenswallow3054
    @maureenswallow3054 Před měsícem

    Going, going, soon,Bill.
    You are have more fun than most!

  • @kaneC993
    @kaneC993 Před měsícem

    Used to work in one of the customer centres as a specialist doing the handovers best time at Cazoo such a good place to work for as short as the time was if they didn’t make me redundant I’d still be there now, shame it didn’t work out I honestly wish them all the best

  • @charlesjones7404
    @charlesjones7404 Před 3 měsíci +9

    It always struck me as strange that a company would list itself on a stock exchange where they weren't based ( US ). Keep up the good work

    • @majordelays4909
      @majordelays4909 Před 2 měsíci

      Maybe to avoid the UK stamp duties and they had designs on being international.
      The margins on trading US shares are much tighter I find. And with IBKR cheaper to trade

  • @roystonvehicles9129
    @roystonvehicles9129 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Another problem is they went absolutely nuts buying dealers abroad, massive advertising, cinch can rely on wbac for cheap stock while cazoo just couldn't get cheap stock, recently they've been trying to buy off the public, but too late. When they were floated I listened to a pod cast and it was all Internet guys with no idea of the motor trade. Proper franchised dealers spend millions on tech and training, that the back up people want if their spending big bucks.Although people hate salesman, they want all their wants and fears attended by someone, someone to go back to, maybe repeat business, not just click on line.

  • @diydave3034
    @diydave3034 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Thanks for a very good video. I wonder how Cazoo will take on Autotrader while having to slash selling fees to attract sellers AND service their massive debts. I can’t see it working, tbh. My guess is that the new management team will hope to make it vaguely profitable and then hope sell it on.
    Also, I think they must have agreed seller contracts prior to the announcement with at least several of the big UK dealer groups, effectively giving those dealers an advantage in the marketplace with reduced listing fees / selling commissions. But is that sustainable? Probably not.
    Anyway, watching this tale with interest. Thanks again.

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I think you could be spot on dave with the idea of selling the stock to chains in return for coming onto the platform 🤔

  • @chrisgrose5431
    @chrisgrose5431 Před 2 měsíci

    There was a similar scheme back in the early 2000’s backed by Royal Bank of Scotland operated out of a unit in Thorn, Doncaster. You went on their site and bought your 2nd hand car. All were prepped in Thorn, and then delivered to the customer who could drive them for 2 weeks then keep or return them. If returned they were taken back to Thorn.
    Again the scheme didn’t work for long. The market is I suspect too competitive and you can’t afford to be carting the cars around and giving refunds

  • @flowetti
    @flowetti Před 2 měsíci +1

    The cazoo showroom by where I live only lasted about 7 months and then it closed

  • @johnwilliamson8110
    @johnwilliamson8110 Před 3 měsíci

    Interesting, thanks

  • @andyfield6854
    @andyfield6854 Před 2 měsíci +1

    We buy any car wont last,amazed its still going

  • @parvinkukar1259
    @parvinkukar1259 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Great vid. I feel cazoo just spent way too much on branding, basically style over substance. Back in the day when auto trader was in print format I use to Also use exchange and mart, so I hope cazoo do take on auto trader online and provide more competition

  • @sgntpepper1976
    @sgntpepper1976 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I wonder how willing used car dealers will be to place their vehicles on the Cazoo website noting how Cazoo via Chesterman denigrated used car dealers for years.

  • @chrisblay
    @chrisblay Před 3 měsíci +3

    The distance selling model didn't work very well for them then. It will be interesting to see what approach they take as an online sales platform.

  • @bloke755
    @bloke755 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Like a lot of things in life , " Money Talks " . If Cazoo can undercut Autotrader, price wise ( knowing what Autotrader charges , that shouldn't be too hard ) then i think they have a fair chance of success . Also , its not like they are a newcomer to the whole scene . More competition is always a good thing 👍

  • @dlawrence3187
    @dlawrence3187 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I wonder if they’re vehicle mover vans are suitable for conversion to a camper?

  • @ianmather
    @ianmather Před 3 měsíci +2

    sad to see Cazoo run into trouble . I think the selling model they used worked well for the customer. I purchased a nissan in 2022 and was able to choose the year /colour/fuel/transmission/mileage using their web site. My local Nissan dealer was full of high mileage diesels and more expensive. Cazoo also let you reject the car in the first 7 days of ownership and temperary car insurance was offered. I would buy from them again if the same deal was offered.

    • @JC-hu1wd
      @JC-hu1wd Před 3 měsíci

      You did well. Always a gamble by used motors. I'm always thinking, what's wrong with it? Why did the last owner get rid? After a few weeks you see the flaws such as water leaks etc

  • @motoringmemories6825
    @motoringmemories6825 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Interesting glen

  • @stuartdavison4014
    @stuartdavison4014 Před 3 měsíci

    I would never buy from this type of setup, however I did sell a car to them. The price they offered was very good, almost too good. I was very pleasantly surprised. When they came to pick it up they were very professional and the money was in my bank within minutes. A great selling experience.

  • @thatcheapguy525
    @thatcheapguy525 Před 3 měsíci +2

    always thought the Cazoo model was ideal during the Covid years, a bit like Peleton. Cazoo also removed that unscrupulous car trader element which gives the industry a bad name (so long as you trust their brand).
    however, cars are a high value item so need that 'in person' buying experience - you need to kick the tyres and take it down the road to be sure its right for you.
    competition for Autotrader is a good thing...

  • @robtt997
    @robtt997 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Big congratulations on 50k subscribers!

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank you!

    • @stevie007
      @stevie007 Před 2 měsíci

      I agree, a great honest no-nonsense bloke 👌

  • @davidnorton5887
    @davidnorton5887 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Common sense showed it was unsustainable, especially with BCA owning most auctions and a competitor. I don't suppose they'll do much better with their new venture.

  • @SeanByrne-vo1kf
    @SeanByrne-vo1kf Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very informative, interesting timely info, new subscriber thank you

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Před 2 měsíci

      Welcome aboard and thanks for watching sean 👍

  • @simonh870
    @simonh870 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I won't be sad to see the back of them. We bought two cars, the first was excellent, where as the second one wasn't as described and I had huge headaches trying to get things sorted. Dreadful company to deal with.

  • @markfoden765
    @markfoden765 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Joe from shifting metal did a similar video about a month ago predicting it and said he doubted they would be around within 6 months

    • @stevie007
      @stevie007 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yes I remember that one 👌👌

  • @louischapman1209
    @louischapman1209 Před 3 měsíci +10

    I really hope dealers don’t use there new platform. The CEOs plan was to take over and destroy all independent dealers

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Před 3 měsíci +6

      they will not be getting me on board so that's one down 😁👍

    • @louischapman1209
      @louischapman1209 Před 3 měsíci

      @@carukchannel glad to hear it !
      will be interesting to see what happens to cinch next!

  • @-DC-
    @-DC- Před 3 měsíci +1

    Only ever sold to Cazoo and they were first class to deal with, Was only a matter of time unfortunately with the money they were burning through.

  • @robk5690
    @robk5690 Před 2 měsíci

    Cazoo was a great car buying experience for us - probably the best ever. We were after a nearly new car and the main dealers I visited were dismal enough to make me look online !

  • @bobpenarth8851
    @bobpenarth8851 Před 3 měsíci

    Motorpoint will benefit and may takeover some Cazoo centres?

  • @MrLeeJunFan1
    @MrLeeJunFan1 Před 3 měsíci +11

    Cazoo’s customer service was 10/10

    • @ScottPC
      @ScottPC Před 3 měsíci +3

      No way for me. Constant ignoring and useless salesmen.

    • @MrLeeJunFan1
      @MrLeeJunFan1 Před 3 měsíci

      I purchased two cars from them. They gave me an extra two weeks to test drive one of them, they paid for the insurance and let me do an extra 200 miles for free.

  • @ianpark4748
    @ianpark4748 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I believe that BIG MOTORING WORLD have ateam looking at purchasing up to 3500 vehicles from the cazoo inventory.

  • @stuartikennedy
    @stuartikennedy Před 3 měsíci +3

    Had a great experience with Cazoo. No issues at all and price much better than available elsewhere.

  • @trewjohn2001
    @trewjohn2001 Před 28 dny

    I bought an S7 blind from Cazoo, it was exactly as described. I bought a C63 blind from Mercedes approved used. Neither car gave me any trouble. Cazoo’s model was actually heavily in the customers favour, I guess that’s why they lost money. I would have bought from them again. A bit ahead of their time really.

  • @jamesbonomy42
    @jamesbonomy42 Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing

  • @stevenSouthpole562
    @stevenSouthpole562 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I could always find similar cars cheaper from dealers, I never understood the business model.

  • @davidakers4289
    @davidakers4289 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I had a great experience with Cazoo found them professional and got a good deal very happy with the car I purchased, such a shame really

  • @davewhittles
    @davewhittles Před 3 měsíci +4

    you will have to keep an eye out if they are selling off all their stock

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Před 3 měsíci +2

      To new cazoo stock for me dave 👍😂

  • @stevie007
    @stevie007 Před 2 měsíci +2

    👌👌

  • @SiRhodesDriverTraining
    @SiRhodesDriverTraining Před 2 měsíci

    I think they can’t take over Autotrader, they at best will have to run with it. I remember the days when Autotrader had reps taking the photos of the cars at dealerships. I was working in the trade then and Thursday was photo day, taking the cars up the road for a nice backdrop and meeting the rep there.
    I’ve no idea how much traders get charged for autotrader ads but you said it’s expensive so I’m guessing Cazoo would have to reduce that to be competitive, or offer a standalone website type section on their website for that dealer where a car search for one particular car would take you to the “ showroom “
    Personally, I wish them well but I feel it’s a last throw of the dice to keep something going.

  • @krs5259
    @krs5259 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Take on Autotrader lol good luck with that

  • @maddpunx
    @maddpunx Před 3 měsíci +3

    I do think there is space for an Autotrader rival, Autotrader is so expensive now, but I don't think Cazoo is it.

    • @vincehenry9126
      @vincehenry9126 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Totally agree with that ! Gotta be better for traders and end users alike surely 👍

  • @Tom_murray89
    @Tom_murray89 Před 2 měsíci

    The only way online car sales will work is if the website is connected to dealerships

  • @mikecraney6571
    @mikecraney6571 Před 3 měsíci

    Autotrader have been round for decades and are trusted, they don’t bad mouth they are just there and trusted

  • @scentsoftravelmeditation
    @scentsoftravelmeditation Před 2 měsíci

    The news about this is perplexing
    Some are saying they are throwing the towel
    Others are saying they are doing a brilliant restructuring to be the leading online cars service in UK
    More saying they are letting go of their stock
    WTF

  • @oldschoollondoner4674
    @oldschoollondoner4674 Před 3 měsíci +1

    The only way to topple autotrader is to offer free trader and seller listings. Perhaps buyers have to watch an ad or two youtube style.

  • @Boating178
    @Boating178 Před 3 měsíci

    I’ve sold two cars to Cazoo and the process was was excellent. Good strong offers on price ( way better than dealer offers or other online buyers) and a really good well thought out hassle free process of collection and payment. Shame there wasn’t enough margin in it for them.

  • @davegreg
    @davegreg Před 3 měsíci

    I sold a car to Cazoo a couple of years back and it was real easy, the money was in my account before the lorry even left my house.

  • @paulspenceruk1
    @paulspenceruk1 Před 3 měsíci

    Good luck Cazoo, you will not have an easy ride breaking into the turf of Autotrader. Back in the days of mag/newspaper based advertising, competition would be eliminated by 'running a spoiler' (the somewhat untechnical term used in those days) against any kind of possible opposition. This may take the form of a very similar publication being sold for a lesser price or even given away, running at a loss if that was the necessary step required to put competition out of business. I'm sure the mentality hasn't changed, even though that management must be retired by now. I would imagine seeing advertising costs with Autotrader greatly reduced should Cazoo show signs of headway.

  • @MrDuncl
    @MrDuncl Před 3 měsíci

    My idea which anyone can have for free is to charge say £200 to bring a car to your house for an extended (say a weekend long) to test drive. Alan Chesterman was right that buying a car is inconvenient, but when you are spending 6 months+ wages buying one, at the very least you want to have a test drive.
    Regarding the Cazoo money back thing how did that work if you had traded your car in ?

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Před 3 měsíci

      Its the same situation as with a conventional dealer transaction, if the part ex is available the dealer can return it to you if you are refunded or reject a car etc, however the vehicle is gone, sold etc then the original value of the sale would be returned. Example, car is 9995 par ex 1000 customer pays 8995 physical, so you would still be returned 9995 if the part ex is sold on

  • @Graham-rc1cp
    @Graham-rc1cp Před 3 měsíci +1

    The fact that the founder dumped £100m of his shares, essentially taking his profit, *before* the firm even listed on the market should have been a red flag that the whole thing was based on very shaky foundations…

  • @Banacek26
    @Banacek26 Před 3 měsíci

    A competitor for auto trader would be good. Their app is ok but their website is very poor - competition might force them up their game. Prices are too expensive. Lots of private listings are clearly traders.

  • @andrewmulvaney5283
    @andrewmulvaney5283 Před 3 měsíci

    Auto trader is part of the Cox group who owns Manheim auction

  • @timduddy1902
    @timduddy1902 Před 2 měsíci

    So how much time has Cinch before it goes the same way.

  • @damianleah6744
    @damianleah6744 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Their business model just doesn’t work, it worked for a while during Covid, but it’s a crowded market and expensive when car sales are down. Their business model doesn’t factor this in. Clearly the money is running out.

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Agree, cannot see this new idea working either tbh, thanks for watching damian

    • @damianleah6744
      @damianleah6744 Před 3 měsíci

      @@carukchannel agreed. Thanks for your informative videos. 👍

  • @mikebarnard2689
    @mikebarnard2689 Před měsícem

    Cazoo have a fixed price policy, so no haggling allowed … they say it makes life easier for buyers !!!

  • @roystonvehicles9129
    @roystonvehicles9129 Před 3 měsíci +1

    They were at 147 quid, net average per car last year so never going to work, main dealers are at 1500 quid net.

    • @carukchannel
      @carukchannel  Před 3 měsíci

      £147 a unit that's more than us Royston 😂

    • @roystonvehicles9129
      @roystonvehicles9129 Před 3 měsíci

      @@carukchannel sometimes mate, I've got 40 parked up and I'll be blowing on some, just sold a 61 plate megane, had it 2 years, lent it out, he crashed it, then it needed an injector, anyway pulled it out, did the repair, sold it, so actually made a few quid, but took a galaxy in with a shredded aux belt for 200 quid, just done the belt and tentioner, so that's a brucie bonus, drove it back last night, no lights, no pas, wanted to get it away before they changed their mind(!)

  • @timbogriffiths
    @timbogriffiths Před 3 měsíci

    What’s the story with the mini I see on every vid lurking in background lol

  • @c11yan
    @c11yan Před 3 měsíci

    2002 - 2007 I used to sell cars £1 no reserve on eBay and we would sell a fraction of them entirely remotely; ie paid for then delivered once won eBay auction. Nobody viewed they bought online.I was doing over 600 cars a year - it’s not a new formula they were offering. People just want a day out to see the cars see the “grubby” motor traders 🤣

  • @kirklamplugh5062
    @kirklamplugh5062 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Dreadful as a company to deal with. They used to agree deals with suppliers and then withold payment to retrospectively negotiate better prices.

  • @jmwcars5357
    @jmwcars5357 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I here big motoring world are buying the stock

  • @shaziman1
    @shaziman1 Před 2 měsíci

    Debts, losses... Not to mention the fraud. The number of cars sold that were written off and not declared to the customer was unreal. Alot of them still unknown to the owners.

  • @rogercooke5373
    @rogercooke5373 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Cazzo,cinch, we buy any car and BCA are owned by the same owner constellation

    • @MrDuncl
      @MrDuncl Před 3 měsíci +1

      Cazoo was a separate company, set up by the guy who founded Zoopla and listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

    • @tridaks
      @tridaks Před 2 měsíci +1

      Not Cazoo, completely separate!

  • @johnmunro4952
    @johnmunro4952 Před 3 měsíci

    This could be a good thing as obviously they will try and undercut Auto trader and that might lead Auto trader to cut prices in response

  • @michaeljeffries1920
    @michaeljeffries1920 Před 3 měsíci

    had a car missing loads of advertised features, refused to budge on any discount.. wasted so much time

  • @TheVintageApplianceEmporium
    @TheVintageApplianceEmporium Před 3 měsíci +5

    I saw a fascinating video by another car Youtoober where he explained that if you, as an individual investor, had put £100k into Cazoo in 2021, your investment would now be worth.........
    Two hundred quid!
    And that's why I steer clear of the stock market 🤣

    • @davidhoneysett8245
      @davidhoneysett8245 Před 3 měsíci

      Cazoo share prices in dollars:
      19th Feb 2021: 27,200.00
      7th Mar 2024: 2.72
      100,000 down to exactly 10 in only three years!
      😢😢😢😢😢😢

    • @James-gx6jf
      @James-gx6jf Před 2 měsíci

      Its all OK when it goes the other way and very exciting but when it all goes wrong say bye bye to all your savings. So risky.

  • @MyJon64
    @MyJon64 Před 3 měsíci

    I plan to keep my car as long as I can. I really don't trust these new big corporate companies selling cars now!

  • @1701_FyldeFlyer
    @1701_FyldeFlyer Před 3 měsíci +2

    Cazoo was basically a vehicle 'scuse the pun, for its founder to make a cool hundred million, sell off his shares after a coupleof years and walk away. He's done the same with virtually every other company he has founded.

  • @littlepippin8445
    @littlepippin8445 Před 2 měsíci

    Cars are too complex and complicated to sell online. Take your time, and have a good physical and visual inspection, and test drive. Unsure? Go back another time and have another look with a clear mind and perhaps a friend/mate - the dealer won't mind.

  • @markbiggart1265
    @markbiggart1265 Před 2 měsíci

    Any competition in the market particularly against autotrader is welcome. Curious - if you don’t use Autotrader what platform do you use to sell your stock?

  • @cryptobond0079
    @cryptobond0079 Před 2 měsíci

    Thankfully No Dealers Want to Sell or Keep EVs on the forecourt.
    one positive In 2024.
    Seeing EVs brand new with 2022 plates sat there not being brought, two years sat there unsold.

  • @bubagnoosh51
    @bubagnoosh51 Před 2 měsíci

    Where do private sellers list now a days??? Autotrader is expensive as hell and marketplace is a nightmare!