SJ

Caveat emptor for this dealer

Bought car for daughter on 09 Sep - supplied by dealer with new MOT, carried out the same day (09 Sep) at 25548 LONDON AUTO CENTRE LIMITED. Daughter noticed slight rattling/clunking noise when driving, so booked car in for health check at Nissan main dealer - they reported cracked NSF lower suspension arm, with damaged ball joint - an automatic MOT failure. Nissan also confirmed the failed parts were in a condition that would definitely have pre-dated the MOT test. Called seller - immediately defensive, saying we should not have gone to Nissan for check. Became aggressive and confrontational when challenged and hung up. Called seller back and was told to 'put it in writing'. Unexpected £300+ bill for daughter, which the basic warranty supplied by seller with the vehicle apparently - but predictably - will also not cover. Caveat emptor in any dealings with Ilford Car Exchange.