Nothing contained in these Terms and Conditions will affect or restrict, or is intended to affect or restrict the statutory rights of the customer. The Company reserves the right to update and amend the Terms and Conditions at any time.
Definitions: The Company is Provela Limited.
The Customer is the named party in the sales agreement.
The Customer's Representative is any named person that The Customer confirms to The Company to act on their behalf to sign the sales paperwork or to take collection of the Vehicle on The Customer's behalf.
The Vehicle is the purchased item.
The Company reserves the right to update and amend the Terms and Conditions at any time.
Deposit: The Customer will be asked to pay a minimum £200 holding fee to the Company. At times this may be reduced to £99. Unless stated otherwise, by paying a deposit you are accepting the sale price and any terms laid out. An admin fee of 10% will be charged on all cancelled orders, plus any costs incurred by the company on the customer’s behalf. Unless otherwise agreed, the deposit is non-refundable after 48 hours.
Sale Price: The agreed price is non-negotiable after a deposit has been paid.
Payment: The Company accepts payment in cash, bank transfer and via PayPal for deposits only. All other payments must be bank transfer, banker’s draft or cheque. The company does not accept payment by debit or credit cards. Cheques require a period of ten working days to clear through the bank system. Cash, bankers draft, and bank transfers are considered as cleared effects.
Passing of Title: Title of the Vehicle will not pass to The Customer until the Company receives full and final payment AND the vehicle's key(s) are released. For the avoidance of confusion, the vehicle will remain in the custody and control of The Company until the key(s) are permanently given to The Customer or The Customer's Representative. The act of making full payment on its own is insufficient for title to pass. In all cases the key(s) will not be released until The Customer or The Customer's Representative have signed all the sales paperwork and handover documentation, with such paperwork always being signed on The Company's business premises. Where any sales paperwork is shared in advance electronically or off The Company’s premise this shall be purely for information purposes and not binding.
Finance: The Company is not able to offer finance through a third party, however it is possible for customers to organise their own finance. From time to time our advertisers will recommend or introduce finance companies to you. We do not act as an introducer for the purpose of any credit or lending.
Interest Charges: The Company reserves the right to charge interest at 3% over the current Natest Bank's base rate per month from the date of supply on all unpaid invoices if the terms have been exceeded.
VAT: V.A.T. is charged where indicated at the government set rate. The purchase invoice is suitable for V.A.T. registered Customers. Vehicles with no V.A.T. to pay will be classed as a Marginal Sale.
Part Exchange: The Company may consider any Part Exchange. A Part Exchange valuation is valid for 7 days only. The Part Exchange valuation is based on Trade Prices. The Company reserves the right to amend the valuation accordingly if felt misled by the Customer about the Part Exchanges condition or details. The Customer is not expected to give a warranty on a Part Exchange. The Customer must declare any known issues, accident or engine repairs carried out on the vehicle being part exchanged. The Company will also conduct a vehicle history check to determine that no finance is owing.
Service History: Unless otherwise stated the Customer should assume there is no service history. The Company cannot guarantee services carried out by third parties in the past.
Service: Where necessary the Vehicle will be serviced before the Customer receives the Vehicle. This will comprise of a change of oil and filters where appropriate. The Company will also check the Vehicle is in good working condition and roadworthy.
M.O.T.: Where appropriate the Company will provide a M.O.T. for the Vehicle. If the Vehicle is less than 3 years old a M.O.T. cannot be provided. If the existing M.O.T. has more than 4 months to run a new M.O.T. will not be provided. The Buyer will be responsible for any defects or advisories recorded in any future M.O.T tests. The Company shall not be liable for any costs in this regard.
Cambelt: The Cambelt will be changed if The Company feels it is due. This will be determined by the manufacturer’s recommendations, vehicle age, previous service history and the current condition of the cambelt upon inspection (where practical). Where the negotiated price is contingent on the customer completing a cambelt change at their own cost, the Company will not be responsible for any engine issues relating to the cambelt failing. Any advice regarding future cambelt inspection and will be noted on the sales handover sheet, in signing this sheet The Customer agrees to act on the advice provided and takes full responsibility if they do not act on the advice.
Third Party Inspection: The Customer is entitled to gain the advice of a third party before purchasing a vehicle at a cost to the customer.
Test Drives: Where The Customer or The Customer’s Representative is aged between 22 and 69 years they will be given the opportunity to test drive the vehicle before purchase. Where a test drive is undertaken The Customer or Customer’s Representative agrees to allow The Company to make a copy of their UK driving licence. In accordance with The Company's insurance policy Test Drives will be accompanied by a representative of The Company. Where an unaccompanied test drive is agreed to, The Customer or The Customer’s Representative agrees to you do so under the terms of their own motor insurance and in doing so confirms that they hold at least third party road risks cover to drive the Vehicle that is being tested. In all cases any damage or loss caused by The Customer or The Customer’s Representative whilst driving is entirely their responsibility. The Customer and the Customer’s Representative agree to fully indemnify The Company against all damage whilst the Vehicle is in their control. Any fixed penalty fines incurred during the Test Drive will the responsibility of The Customer or The Customer’s Representative, and as such consent is automatically given to subsequently provide held driving licence details to the police if so required.
Warranty: Where a vehicle is not under the manufacturer’s warranty the Company will offer a warranty of at least three months from the date of collection. Full details and conditions of the warranty cover provided are detailed by the warranty provider. Unless agreed otherwise the warranty cover will not include roadside breakdown, this is an optional extra and is not automatically included. All warranty claims must be made in accordance with the warranty providers terms and conditions. Where items are excluded by the warranty The Customer will cover the repair cost in full. The Customer is responsible for the cost of general wear or breakages that are not covered by the warranty (e.g. tyres, exhaust systems, wiper blades, clutch plates, batteries, brake pads, brake discs and any other wear related items). The Company will not be responsible for replacing any wearable items excluded by the warranty. The Customer will satisfy themselves of the condition of the vehicle and any wearable items before purchasing the vehicle.
Road Tax: The Company is unable to include road tax in the sale price. The Company will purchase the road tax upon request of the Customer at an additional cost. The Company will not charge a handling fee for this service. This does not include cherished transfers. The Customer is responsible for insuring the Vehicle and taxing it before use on public roads.
On Purchase: The Customer will be expected to give their current address and contact details. The Company will advise the DVLA of the new registered keeper, this will be the person The Customer notes on the sales agreement. The Customer will receive any remaining documentation and history relevant to the Vehicle being purchased. The date and time of dispatch will be noted for future reference in the sales handover check list. This must be signed by The Customer or The Customer's Representative.
Trade Sale: A trade sale cannot be offered to private customers, only customers buying in the course of the motor trade. Vehicles sold as a Trade Sale are sold as seen for spares or repair. There is no warranty implied or given. The Vehicle is sold in the condition in which it is viewed and must not be considered roadworthy. It is the Customer's responsibility to ensure that the Vehicle conforms to the requirements of the Road Traffic Acts before entering onto the public highway. Customers will be given the opportunity to test drive and inspect the quality of the vehicle before purchase. Prices quoted and agreed following inspections cannot be altered and no late claim will be considered for unsatisfactory goods. The Company will not accept responsibility for any charges incurred following purchase. The Company recommends that as soon as possible the Customer has a service carried out on the Vehicle at a reputable establishment.
Storage Fees: The Company reserves the right to charge the Customer storage fees for each day the vehicle remains for any reason whatsoever on the Company’s premises after the agreed collection date. The daily fee will be £15.00 + VAT. If a vehicle remains uncollected after 21 days the daily fee will increase to £25.00 + VAT. Where charged, Storage Fees become are payable in full before the vehicle can be released to The Customer.