Braam Truter in response to DEATH TRAPS with 12 months MOT

Hi, I had exactly the same issue, we bought a car for my son. A less than two weeks later the back suspension broke, the car had an MOT but the car was very badly corroded. I reported them DVSA, they done an independed inspection and said the car should never had a MOT, It was not road worthy. It's now been almost 3 months, and they do not want to give our money back, they say its the MOT company's fault, I also sent two letters as advised by the Citizens Advice. Looks like I have to take them to the small claims court. What did you do to resolve this? We could not get the money back via the Bank either. They put people's lives at risk, My son just got his licence and if that car broke on the motor way He might have been seriously injured. These guys do not care at all. What else can I do to get my money back? Any Advice

kieron in response to DEATH TRAPS with 12 months MOT

DONT BUY FROM THESE For any of you that have been caught out buying a car from these it seems they are part of a group of people that are selling cars that are not up to standard, Many complaints about the cars not being road legal when they have just been given an MOT. ( it would be interesting to see if they were all MOT'd at the same garage. They seem to trade from different names as well. So Basher ( Ben) Hammoudi seemed to be the front person at A40 motors. When you look into it there are Many others involved. the company names involved are. Kargate, A40 motors, Pitlane carsales. Studley Green Motors. and a few more. People involved or linked to this scam are Basher Hammoudi, A 40 motors Raja Habib Khan. Studley Green Motors Boucsein Yves Raphael & Gniadek Grzegorz stefan registered to Pitlane Motors ( same correspondence address as A40 motors 71-75, Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ before they changed it) We have purchased a car from them in March that then broke down with complete engine failure after 3 weeks. Since then we cant get hold of anyone at the company, with no reply to emails either, the car was given a new MOT apparently the day before we collected it. They told us that they would be sending off the log book but like many others they didn't send it off and still have not nearly 6 weeks later. reading the reviews this is a common thing from them not sending the Log books off. there are a few people on here that have had issues with these as well. I would be interested to see what garage carried out the MOT if you have purchased a car from these and then had problems with the car not being road worthy.

Kieron in response to Dodgy

We have had the same issue. Purchased a car which broke down within 3 weeks. Engineer failure. Now no reply at all from them. No Log and they have not sent it off. Patently they got a mot on a Sunday as well ? I think everyone with issue need to get together and then go after them. I bet it’s the same mot bay they use everytime for these mots.

Michael Assis in response to Dodgy

Literally up there today - Dealership is gone and they are nowhere to be seen. Found their virtual office and a chop shop that is on the same block. Pretty sure my car has been stolen, and I'll never get it or the money back. Police are involved, but Bashar seems to have disappeared.

Braam Truter in response to Awful awful awful

Hi They sold us a car for my Son in February, The car broke two weeks later, The back suspension broke as a result of severe corrosion. Luckily, he was driving to college in 30mph zone. I contact the dealer and he said its not his fault, A mechanic inspected the car and said it should not have a MOT. MOT was issued Dec 24, I then reported them to Driver Vehicle Standards Agency, They inspected the car and failed it. The MOT company has now been reported and given disciplinary action. A40 Motors said its not their issue. My son could have been killed if he was on a motorway, These guys has no care about peoples lives and they could get someone seriously hurt. its now been 3 months and They still do not care. I reported them to Citizens Advise and sent the 2 letters and looks like now I have to go to small claims court. DO you have any advise? Thank You Braam Truter

Braam Truter in response to CROOKS AND SCAMMERS.

Hi We bought a car for my son 3 weeks ago , thus week the back shock and spring broke of. It was very badly corroded and we took it to a garage , They said it should never have passed an MOT. MOT is 2 months old says nothing about corrosion. The dealer said its not his fault but the MOT people. He wont take the car back. The car is dangerous and not roadworthy. Cant believe they still doing this What was the outcome with your car?

Neil hart in response to CROOKS AND SCAMMERS.

Hello Could you please contact me at overtondecorating@gmail.com I'm gathering info as in same position Need some info for a trading standards report and dvsa who are investigating for a criminal case against this scammer Hopefully put a end to the scamming

Neil hart in response to CROOKS AND SCAMMERS.

Hello we are also taking court action and fraud squad involved can you please contact me Thank you

janie in response to Poor

me as well. “Warning and please spend your time read my review before buying cars from this scam company”. I am an international student who work part time as well. I was looking for a car to drive to work because I work in London, and I live 2 hours away from London. I found A40 motors on Auto Treader App which many people told me it is trustable application. I bought a mini countryman car at A40 Motors where is 40-44 Western Avenue, W37TZ on 30/08/23. I paid all cash for them which was 8,785 pound which include new MOT 1 year and I paid the warranty 2 years 399 pound more which total 9,184 pound. I am going to tell the story issue one by one, please spend your time read it you will know how much bad this company. First (on 30/08/23) The car was not ready for me to take at the same day that I paid the car. They said they had another car which was mini countryman as well and another customer bought it and wanted the car in the same day, so then they claim that they have to take some part out from the car that I bought and they already order the new one for my car and they made commitment that when the car done they will do free delivery at my home which is far from London 2 hours. Then, I cannot do anything because already I paid them all, I must wait. Second (on 1/09/23) I was checking on the app they put the price of the car that I already paid, up from 8,785 pound to 10,495 pound. I direct message asked them and they said “We have put it for a much higher price because we are low in stock and want to keep the car on page but put in hight price so nobody will call for it”. I was trust them. Third (on 4/09/23) I asked them that when can I get the car because I have to buy the insurance and I need to put the exact date for the insurance. Unfortunately, I have no the answer for that they read my text on WhatsApp but just not answer that they will check and get back to me but they are not. Four (on 10/09/23) I again asking when I can get the car because the reason that I bought the car because I want to save money on traveling by the train but still 11 days that I already paid, and I still not get the car yet. I was angry but cannot do anything because already paid and with cash. They seem like not care anything and I believe that the car was not normal now. Five (on 14/09/23) I keep calling them with many my friend because when they hear my voice, they just act like they busy cannot talk. I told them I need my money back now. Then they said the car already ready to take now. Then I went to take the car. The car looks perfect and very clean, so that make me think maybe I am the one who wrong, in rush and maybe the thing works like this in UK because everything people work slowly. Then I took the car back to my home. The car has NO MOT which they commitment at the start and NO Flue tank cap and have lots of smoke coming out. Six (on 15/09/23) I had to drive back to the company because NO MOT which they promised to do but they are not. Moreover, during the way drive to the company there is the sign appeared on the car that “Full engine power no longer available. Possible to continue journey. Drive moderately. Have the problem checked by the nearest MINI service”. I gave the car to them to fix and do MOT. I don’t know for some reason the MOT not passed. Again, I have to leave the car at their company to fix it out. They told me to come pick the car when the car ready. I said NO the company have to delivery anyhow because at first the promise that they will deliver but they have not. Remember that I stay far away from London 2 hours. It is not fun to travel all the time because of car issue. So, finally I got the car on 24/09/23. Seven (0n 14/11/23) After I got the car on 24/09/23 I take crae the car good as much I can I love the car like my sun I did service and drive very soft. I only used the car on Friday to drive 2 hours into London for work and stay in London till Sunday and drive back 2 hours to home. Never go anywhere far. Nevertheless, on 14/11/23 which is not even 2 months again the sign car issue come up which is the same sign that I the car have issue. I feel so bad with the A40 and not trust them anymore. I text them a lot that the car have problem but they was ignore me and not even answer the whatsapp, I called them manytime they not pick up. I used another my friend phone called them they pick up the call but when they hear my voice they just cut the call. I keep calling them but they just ignore. Then I talk with many people and everyone said they are like of scam people they sale verybad car and they not care and ignore and I cannot even ask my money back they will just say then sue me. I am just a international student here. I cannot fight with them. I make decision to take the car to another proper car mechanic shop. They found lots of issue in the car. They said the car very bad position. I lose money around almost 2,000 pound to fix the car which is not cover by the warranty because the warranty that A40 sale to me was a useless one. I fix the car and keep using which all the time get stress and scared that what will again issue appear. Eight (on 7/12/23) The car again have warning sign issue. I took to the car mechanic shop and this time I have to pay more than 250 pound to fix the car. I would like to warn everyone NOT TO BUY the cars with this company because they are just scammer. They will not care you after they get your money. I cannot do anything cannot even sell the car now because I’m just a student, not have much money to lose. I bought the car with 9, xxx-pound and fixed the car 2, xxx-pound total. This is not only losing money, but also stresses and sadness.

Sam Foster in response to Poor

Firstly, you don't get Road TAX with the car, you have to buy your own. Secondly, didn't you check the car over before you agreed to buy? If you don't know about cars, ask a friend who does to go with you, check everything, even underneath. Who wouldn't check something they are paying thousands for. There are vehicle history check apps, which also give you information on past MOTs.