Andy

Acts like a child.

The owner of this establishment, Colin Franks, comes across as someone you’d love to do business with. Charming, well-spoken, somewhat knowledgeable (although his 20-odd year old son Leo knows his cars better than him) and you think - yes, I’d love to buy a car off him; until you want to do a deal. Other reviews of him here pin him as rude, obnoxious and acting like a 5 year old who throws his toys out of his pram when he doesn't get his own way - from my experience they are right ! Now, on to the matter in hand. My dealings with him are fully supported along the way and I hope he tries to sue me alongside his other court battle he has on the go at the moment ! He advertised an Alfa 2022 Giulia QV with 12,500 miles on the clock for £50,750. I viewed it 4th June 2025. On this viewing the front brakes squeaked, and there was wind rush through both of the front windows - not expected of a (when new) £85,000 car. On the day he said he would sort it but he would like full asking if he concluded both the issues I mentioned. I got in my car and drove home and on the way he called me. He said his mechanic couldn't find anything wrong and that there was nothing he could do. All this - in no more than 2.5 hours mind you….. How many of us have tried to get a mechanic only to wait days - not the man, Colin - he has express access (also know as sitting on his sofa doing nothing until enough time has elapsed) to the best mechanics out there. On the evening I offered him £50,500 - which is - you guessed it - 250 POUNDS OFF ASKING bearing in mind he didn’t offer a solution to the problems. Let that sink in - £250 off an asking price of £50, 750 on a car with ISSUES. He refused my offer demanding full asking the next day. Well, it’s because i'm rich enough not to be reliant on finance or part exing another car - so he doesn't make money off you does he! Apparently he had a viewing sorted off a Jason Patrick Long today….. :) He doesnt. Colin then sulked on the phone when I refused and what a surprise - jacks up the price of the same car to £50,995.00 . A bent trader, who should probably retire and call it day