Bernard B, March 2019
"I know this car"
1 out of 5 stars
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Hello, I'm from Belgium, so sorry if my English is not that good. I bought an MGB from this dealer in 2018. He told me that he bought the car back from a customer and that he knew this car. When I inspected the car, I told him that the radiator was leaking, he replied that he just topped it up. Back in Belgium first thing I had to change was the radiator. The speedometer did not work, I had 3 tires of 1 type and a fourth of another type. When I changed the tires, it appeared that the wire wheels were totally rotten inside. I started repairing the sills as cracks appeared, I had to change half of the body of the car: full sills, bottom plates, cross member, back wings, back plate, inner wheel arches, front valence, etc... the car was held together by fibre glass and a thick layer of filler, up to 10mm in some places. What apparently seemed to be a shiny MGB was in reality a wreck. Now I can say that 'I know this car' and most of all that I know this unreliable dealer. This guy is not an MGB specialist but someone who's only out for your money, do avoid him
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Danny S, March 2019
"terrible dealer - avoid "
1 out of 5 stars
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purchase a mgb from this croydon classics a few years ago - what a mistake - nothing but trouble - unhelpful and insulting dealer. i thought go to a recommended dealer for that peace of mind - its an old car and i expect to have to do some maintenance compared to a modern car - but bodges and dangerous fixs really are not on - since then ive discovered lots and lots of bad storys of this guy and lots of court proceedings against him . avoid at all costs - i now await a fake response to my post from the dealer in question as appears to have taken place below
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Cedric, March 2019
"Car broke in 20mi"
1 out of 5 stars
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Hi, I bought a car to James in "great condition, fully serviced and nothing to do except enjoy" he said. After 20 miles, brakes are binding, engine won't start when hot, Steering gaither is damaged from what I have seen so far,
Contacted him, he said I should fix it by myself as the car was a bargain, or he buys it back. Behaving like a real pro, I agree for the buy back, but he "changed his mine". Legal action on going with Croydon Classics.
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Nigel Atkins in response to Car broke in 20mi
There is a lot of time dated evidence to prove that this car was not in proper condition when sold especially coming from a MG specialist dealer.
Paul Garland in response to Car broke in 20mi
Hi, I have read your review. I purchased an MGB Roadster from James Barton at Croydon Classics on 4th January 2019 and have had a very similar experience to yours. In fact, an independent MG Specialist has identified several issues with the car that are dangerous and render it unroadworthy. Can I ask did your car come with a new “MOT Certificate” and where was that issued from?
What stage have you reached with your legal action?
Thank you
Paul
Richard, December 2017
"Great Service and advice"
5 out of 5 stars
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Gave me 30 minutes of his time free of charge at the dealership.
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Marilyn D, October 2017
"Unfortunately, not helpful"
1 out of 5 stars
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Dreadful service!! The man there (James???), is only concerned with getting the money out of your pocket and into his.
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Leo Lovell in response to Unfortunately, not helpful
I totally disagree. Croydon Classics helped me on the telephone to resolve a problem with my MGB without charging, and gave me phone number of specialist in my area.
Nigel Atkins in response to Unfortunately, not helpful
It would appear that Leo Lovell is an alias (or one of them) for James Barton the "dealer" at Croydon Classics who often gives the excuse of an impending hospital operation in order to delay matters.
In response to my emails to him he firstly sent a reply of emojis which didn't transfer fully to my system, He then pretended to not know about his initial response despite it being displayed in the messages and twice just replied that he was confused by my email but when I repeated my initial email message he didn't reply.
He is known elsewhere for bad service and putting up advertisements for cars without making it clear he is a trade dealer.
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