breezer_boy
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I bought a 996 Turbo S Cab back in April 2014 from Gmund. It was a stretch at the time but the car was right and at 17k miles it was a hoped investment.
It was and due to an unexpected tax bill, I talked with Andrew in Oct 2016 regarding selling on my behalf for a commission. He proposed a sale or return deal that seemed reasonable and offered to collect the car within the same afternoon which I went with and then called back as I felt I need some time to think over and assure myself I was doing the correct thing.
Andrew assured me that the truck was already en-route, but not to worry as they wouldn't sell the car without my consent and agreement on price. So it went (with 21k miles now on the clock) and I remained unsure, but as it was winter didn't think buyers would queuing at his door. After an offer that I declined and confirmed that no longer want to sell, he told me that the he had all but sold the car and it would be difficult to go back on the sale. 3 months later I can't get hold of him and his staff refuse to tell me anything.
I have a solicitor involved and he has refrained from responding so far. I'm totally shocked as he was great and seemed so honourable. He dealt with any post sale queries in 2014 and has been welcoming and very helpful since then. Ive visited Gmund during a recent porsche club (North East) meet and really had no worries about his integrity.
Now I'm dumbstruck and regretting letting the car on to the truck last Oct. It's now with my solicitors. Worried and shocked doesn't describe my current state. out of pocket now for the value of £75k and an unknown outcome. I have no idea if he's going bust, is in cash flow trouble or just unprofessional.
The car has increased in value roughly £5k since he took it and I just want my car back. Anyone else had similar experience. Also welcome any advice on how to proceed in recovering the car..
It was and due to an unexpected tax bill, I talked with Andrew in Oct 2016 regarding selling on my behalf for a commission. He proposed a sale or return deal that seemed reasonable and offered to collect the car within the same afternoon which I went with and then called back as I felt I need some time to think over and assure myself I was doing the correct thing.
Andrew assured me that the truck was already en-route, but not to worry as they wouldn't sell the car without my consent and agreement on price. So it went (with 21k miles now on the clock) and I remained unsure, but as it was winter didn't think buyers would queuing at his door. After an offer that I declined and confirmed that no longer want to sell, he told me that the he had all but sold the car and it would be difficult to go back on the sale. 3 months later I can't get hold of him and his staff refuse to tell me anything.
I have a solicitor involved and he has refrained from responding so far. I'm totally shocked as he was great and seemed so honourable. He dealt with any post sale queries in 2014 and has been welcoming and very helpful since then. Ive visited Gmund during a recent porsche club (North East) meet and really had no worries about his integrity.
Now I'm dumbstruck and regretting letting the car on to the truck last Oct. It's now with my solicitors. Worried and shocked doesn't describe my current state. out of pocket now for the value of £75k and an unknown outcome. I have no idea if he's going bust, is in cash flow trouble or just unprofessional.
The car has increased in value roughly £5k since he took it and I just want my car back. Anyone else had similar experience. Also welcome any advice on how to proceed in recovering the car..