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Tesco will start selling used cars online Tesco plans to start selling used cars online
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The supermarket giant Tesco plans to become the first general retailer to start a used car buying website. Tesco has announced plans to become the first general retailer to start a used car buying website.
The company claims it can offer lower prices by keeping overheads down. The supermarket giant claims it can offer low prices by controlling costs.
It will show detailed pictures of vehicles for sale, including any scrapes and dents, as well as a history report and fuel usage details. It will show detailed pictures of vehicles for sale - including any scrapes and dents - as well as a history report and fuel usage details.
It will not, however, give people the chance to test-drive the cars, instead, a video off the car being tested will be shown. It will not, however, give people the chance to test-drive vehicles. Instead, a video of the car being tested will be available for would-be purchasers.
Tesco says all vehicles will undergo a strict vetting process, including a mechanical inspection by the RAC.Tesco says all vehicles will undergo a strict vetting process, including a mechanical inspection by the RAC.
All cars will come with a three month RAC warranty and the price will not be open to negotiation.All cars will come with a three month RAC warranty and the price will not be open to negotiation.
Tesco says by supplying directly to customers, there is no middle man, no expensive showroom and no salespeople on commission.Tesco says by supplying directly to customers, there is no middle man, no expensive showroom and no salespeople on commission.
The majority of cars for sale will come from fleet and lease hire companies, with one registered keeper and a detailed service history.The majority of cars for sale will come from fleet and lease hire companies, with one registered keeper and a detailed service history.
Steve Fowler, editor of What Car? magazine said it was too early to tell if car buyers would be happy buying without physically seeing or driving the vehicle, but said it did appear to offer a realistic alternative to "standing on a forecourt, haggling". Steve Fowler, editor of What Car? magazine, said it was too early to tell if car buyers would be happy buying without physically seeing or driving the vehicle, but said it did appear to offer a realistic alternative to "standing on a forecourt, haggling".
The motor trade, which is worth £24bn a year, is one of the biggest generators of complaints to consumer groups.The motor trade, which is worth £24bn a year, is one of the biggest generators of complaints to consumer groups.
As well as the profit from selling the cars, Tesco could also benefit from drivers using its financial services, such as a loan, insurance or the breakdown cover it offers.As well as the profit from selling the cars, Tesco could also benefit from drivers using its financial services, such as a loan, insurance or the breakdown cover it offers.