last updated buy before you ride-Tesco not road tests will offer as part of its new service Tesco has become the first General retailer to begin a second hand car buying website.The supermarket giant claims that it can offer low prices by controlling costs.
It will show detailed photos of vehicles for sale-including any dents, abrasions and a history report and fuel usage details.
It will not, however, give people the chance to test-drive vehicles. Instead, a video of the car being tested will be available for potential buyers.
Tesco says that all vehicles will undergo a stringent test process, including a mechanical inspection by the RAC.
The cars will come with a guarantee of a monthly RAC and the price will not be open to negotiations.
Tesco says by to deliver directly to the customer, there is no middle man, no expensive showroom and no sellers on the Commission.
The majority of cars for sale will come from the fleet and leasing companies, with a registered keeper and a detailed history.
Steve Fowler, editor of what car? Magazine, said it was too early to tell if buyers of car would like to buy without physically see or control of the vehicle, but said the seem to offer a realistic alternative to "standing on a square, horse-trading".
The motor trade, which is worth ￡ 24bn a year, is one of the largest generators of complaints to the consumer organisations.
If the profit from the sale of the cars, Tesco can also take advantage of drivers using the financial services, such as a loan, insurance or breakdown cover offers.
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