I just saw this post from Xtrelarg

Xtralarg wrote:

Those places have had so much bad press I wouldn't entertain one. I'd rather buy one from a franchised dealer, that way you have a proper warranty. Those car supermarkets are just Del Boy dealers on a larger scale. I'd rather buy private than from one of those places.

I just picked up a 59 plate GS with 55k from a franchised dealer for £12500 last month, the bargains are out there you just have to be patient and a little cheeky. Remember that we are coming to a very quiet period for car dealers, use this to your advantage and pick up a bargain. I'd go towards the end of the month when they are chasing targets and bonuses, don't be afraid to put in a low bid, they can only say no! Play the game and in the end youll win, I always have done.

He got a cracking deal there from a main dealer - i picked up a 2009 (58plate) GS with 63k 2 weeks ago from a "normal" garage for £12k and thought i did well as others i looked at were £1k dearer?

Look on ebay and same spec/year/mileage cars seem to vary by upto £6k