Decoding Used Car Ads

chopper1192 · 08-01-2010, 07:49 PM

"One Family Owned" = The kids have thrashed it as well.

"Partial History" = Last serviced in 1974.

"Fully Loaded" = It's not the top model.

"Low Mileage for Year" = High mileage but I'm scared to admit it

"One Lady Owner" = Cat D write off.

Can you guys come up with any more?

**bettyswollocks** · 08-01-2010, 08:17 PM

"Please call after 6" = Hope it`s dark enough you won`t see the shit paintwork.

"No Tyre Kickers" = Go easy on the test drive in case it breaks down.

"Trade in considered"= nobodys gonna give me cash for this rust bucket.

chopper1192 · 08-02-2010, 08:08 AM

"First to see will buy" = ...or I'll kick your teeth in!

"Immaculate/prisitne" = Plenty of rust, but it's underneath where you won't see it.

"Re-advertised due to timewaster" = The last chap to view it recovered his eyesight halfway through.

PureJoe · 08-02-2010, 10:50 AM

Would suit enthusiast = even most of the bodywork is missing

Spares or repair = I’ve sold everything that works

Requires minor work = repairs will cost more than the car did new

with tow-bar = has been used for pulling heavy lorries out of ditches

Am selling this for a friend = he too ashamed to try and sell it himself

This is my wife's car = never serviced and bodywork damage

chopper1192 · 08-02-2010, 11:37 AM

"Needs aircon regassing" = Aircon doesn't work but I'm putting a brave face on it.

"Motorway miles only" = It's never been driven at less than warp 9.

"Needs minor work for MOT" = It divebombed to MOT and I can't afford the work

"Long tax and test" = MOT runs out on Tuesday.

"One careful owner" = 4 careless ones.

"Any trial welcome" = I'm trying to sound confident so you don't have an AA inspection.

"Sold as Seen" = I'm aiming for max profit and I'm betting on the buyer not knowing their statutory rights.

"Recent service" = I topped up the screenwash in March.

"New tyres " = But they're Wang Tang Woosung specials budget jobs at 40p each.

"44,241 dry miles" = I've had it valeted, you'll never know.

08-01-2010, 07:49 PM	#1
chopper1192 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northants Posts: 2,312	Decoding Used Car Ads "One Family Owned" = The kids have thrashed it as well. "Partial History" = Last serviced in 1974. "Fully Loaded" = It's not the top model. "Low Mileage for Year" = High mileage but I'm scared to admit it "One Lady Owner" = Cat D write off. Can you guys come up with any more? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ If if doesn't increase acceleration, improve handling or bring me sexual gratification then I'm not interested!

08-01-2010, 08:17 PM	#2
bettyswollocks Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 7,757	"Please call after 6" = Hope it`s dark enough you won`t see the shit paintwork. "No Tyre Kickers" = Go easy on the test drive in case it breaks down. "Trade in considered"= nobodys gonna give me cash for this rust bucket. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Peugeot Pin Codes Click here Citroen Pin Codes Click here Email Me Here

08-02-2010, 08:08 AM	#3
chopper1192 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northants Posts: 2,312	"First to see will buy" = ...or I'll kick your teeth in! "Immaculate/prisitne" = Plenty of rust, but it's underneath where you won't see it. "Re-advertised due to timewaster" = The last chap to view it recovered his eyesight halfway through. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ If if doesn't increase acceleration, improve handling or bring me sexual gratification then I'm not interested!

08-02-2010, 10:50 AM	#4
PureJoe Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Watford Posts: 464	Would suit enthusiast = even most of the bodywork is missing Spares or repair = I’ve sold everything that works Requires minor work = repairs will cost more than the car did new with tow-bar = has been used for pulling heavy lorries out of ditches Am selling this for a friend = he too ashamed to try and sell it himself This is my wife's car = never serviced and bodywork damage Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-02-2010, 11:37 AM	#5
chopper1192 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northants Posts: 2,312	"Needs aircon regassing" = Aircon doesn't work but I'm putting a brave face on it. "Motorway miles only" = It's never been driven at less than warp 9. "Needs minor work for MOT" = It divebombed to MOT and I can't afford the work "Long tax and test" = MOT runs out on Tuesday. "One careful owner" = 4 careless ones. "Any trial welcome" = I'm trying to sound confident so you don't have an AA inspection. "Sold as Seen" = I'm aiming for max profit and I'm betting on the buyer not knowing their statutory rights. "Recent service" = I topped up the screenwash in March. "New tyres " = But they're Wang Tang Woosung specials budget jobs at 40p each. "44,241 dry miles" = I've had it valeted, you'll never know. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ If if doesn't increase acceleration, improve handling or bring me sexual gratification then I'm not interested!

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