https://www.guardian-series.co.uk/news/6487858.loughton-crooked-motor-dealer-sentenced-clocked-back-cars/

https://www.mirror.co.uk/opinion/money-opinion/p-s-investigates/car-clocking-costs-anthony-banister-400000-534861

My Story

Please read carefully if you are thinking of buying from this man and carry out thorough due diligence.

First google "Loughton car dealer jailed" so you can make an informed decision on whether to proceed. "Motor Group" was a previous business of his. This is a matter of public interest and anybody thinking of dealing with him has a right to know the character of the person they are dealing with.

I bought a Mini for my daughter to use in Oct 23 & I am currently in the process of suing the proprietor of this business for mis-selling & misrepresenting the warranties he provides. Make sure you ask him the claim limits & servicing conditions as they are punitive. (claim limit of £100 & a requirement to have your vehicle serviced 6 monthly or every 6k miles). None of this was explained, only that it was a "full labour & parts 2-year warranty that covered the engine, gearbox & drivetrain". In my case the engine blew 9 months from purchase despite doing less that 6k miles since purchase landing me with a £3600 bill for a £4k car.

The warranty is not worth the paper it is written on due to these punitive conditions, and he will wipe his hands of you after 6 months.

The warranties are provided by Lawdata Ltd, however they only administrate the warranty as it is self-funded by the dealer. Lawdata Ltd also double as the dealer's legal representative.

A trustpilot search on Lawdata Ltd will reveal the general consensus of opinion on them.

I am preparing a report for trading standards who previously proscecuted this guy, to attempt to have them open a new investigation.

I already have a few people on board in a similar situation to me but if anybody else would like to be added please email me at info@usedcarnetwork.co