Finding you that car
“You’ve just bought a new what!!?”
Those words strike fear into all of us. What’s more, making the right car buying decision is getting harder than ever with a never-ending choice of powertrains, body styles, technologies, whether to stay in the company car scheme – or take the cash and even ways to purchase, if you ever get that far!
That’s where we, as car buying consultants come in. We do all the groundwork and the rest of the hard work for you.
Normal people have busy lives so they don’t eat breathe and sleep manufacturer configurators, while browsing classified sales sites or watching endless hours of automotive content on YouTube.
We, on the other hand, do.
We also have a huge sales network, built up over the last 25 years working in the automotive sector, which means we keep abreast of what’s hot, what’s not, what car to buy and what to avoid at all costs.
We also like doing the things that normal, well-adjusted people don’t. We actually relish dealing with car sellers and dealers. We speak their language. We know the right questions to ask and the ones they hate having to answer. We can negotiate the ins and outs of the un-written sales calendar. It’s true, there are good and bad times to buy just about anything on four wheels.
About us
Our people
We’ve got loads of experience where it matters. For example, Dan, our founder has been in automotive sales and marketing for over 25 years. During that time, he’s worked for several brands, delivering tactical marketing for Head Offices as well as for the dealers and retailers.
Our contacts
We’ve worked with some fantastic brands and we’ve also worked very closely with the dealers and retail groups that service those brands. As a result, our network is enviable and covers most of the marques represented in the UK.
Our approach
Give us a call
Fill out our sourcing questionnaire
We conduct a Nation-wide search
We check out the ‘chosen one’
We’ll negotiate on your behalf
Purchase plans and warranties
Hand over and or delivery
Pricing
Purchase price
< £10,000
Fixed fee:
Plus % of discount negotiated on purchase price:
£299
35%
Purchase price
£10,001 - £30,000
Fixed fee:
Plus % of discount negotiated on purchase price:
£499
25%
Purchase price
£30,001 - £50,000
Fixed fee:
Plus % of discount negotiated on purchase price:
£699
15%
Purchase price
£50,000+
Fixed fee:
Plus % of discount negotiated on purchase price:
By negotiation
By negotiation
Our terms – we ask for 50% of the fixed fee when you commission us. All other fees are payable on settlement with the seller.
The discount generated on advertised price – is simply calculated on the difference between the initial price, as advertised, and the price you pay on the invoice, (net of any ancillaries, retro-fitted options or insurances).
Our guarantee – If you’re not happy with our service, we’ll refund everything you’ve paid us. No questions or quibbles. It’s that simple.
FAQs
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As soon as you decide you need that new car. In other words, as early in the process as possible. Ready now? Contact us here.
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Answering your initial brief, we present our shortlist and at this stage we agree the car we’ll seek to purchase. Then it’s down to us.
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Yes, via our network of highly competitive buyers, assuming we can’t agree a part exchange with the supplying seller.
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No. You deal directly with the seller for your security and peace of mind but we’ll, of course, be on hand to offer advice and assistance.
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50% of the fixed fee is payable when you agree to engage us. The balance is settled on purchase.
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In our experience, once you decide you want to buy a car – the whole process is usually wrapped up in 10 days.
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Contact us within one week from collection and we’ll refund anything paid to us, no catches or conditions.
Testimonials
Here’s the important bit – get the low down on us from the people who matter most, those who’ve used our car sourcing services:
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A 991 with a difference: “I was looking to swap my 997 Carrera S and I wanted the best of the “atmo” cars - so it needed to be a Gen 1 991, I also wanted a super low mileage car. Some brief! Dan from Coach House Consulting, came through with the goods. The right / perfect spec, a Porsche Approved Car with a two year warranty and just 16,000 miles on the clock. He also got me £2k more for the 997 than I’d been offered, so couldn’t be happier!
Piers G.
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Living in London makes buying a car even more complicated. I approached Coach House Automotive with the challenge of future-proofing my next car choice and for a bit of added spice, I also wanted a car that could handle my regular 250 mile return trips to the bits of the countryside without easy access to charging! Dan helped me get to a choice I wouldn’t have considered (a Tiguan Hybrid) and negotiated a deal that I’m really happy with. All in all, it was a painless and enjoyable experience. Thanks!
Anil M - Tiguan 1.5 Hybrid
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“I’d set my heart on a Racing Green V6S XF I’d seen at a JLR dealership and I nearly pressed the button on it – however I knew the dealer would see just how much I wanted it, so I needed someone to be objective on my behalf – that’s where Coach House Automotive came in. The car checked out and the right questions were asked to put a little bit of pressure on the dealer and in the end I got the car I really wanted along with a deal that was the icing on the cake! What’s more, I was opting out of my company car scheme for the first time and it was great to have someone on hand to advise on how best to maximise the benefits of doing that.”
Simon H. Approved Used 3 year old Jaguar XF-S
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“I’d been looking for the right car with the right specification for ages – I knew exactly what features I wanted along with the colour, so I briefed Dan and he found an approved used car at a BMW retailer. Dan checked the car over and while he knew the car was exactly what I was after he knew that I was also extremely discerning. As a result of his inspection, (and his understanding of my requirements) he negotiated over £4,000 worth of work to be attended to on the vehicle before I eventually collected it. The dealer said it’s the biggest job list they’ve ever signed off when prepping a used car!”
Steve B. Approved Used BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé
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“I needed a new car to replace our family Honda CRV and while I knew we wanted a SUV / Cross Over, that was about as far as the brief went. Coach House Automotive really helped me through the process, providing some invaluable initial advice and then helping to navigate the details and differences of the KIA Sportage range, once we decided that it was the right choice for us. Anyway, nothing was too much trouble and we’ve ended up with a great car for less than the budget we actually had to work with!”
Richard S: Used (privately purchased) KIA Sportage
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“Oakley Foods Ltd engaged Dan Pitt from Coach House Automotive Consulting 3 years ago to advise on fleet purchases and disposals. Dan has been responsible for achieving best value on all of our vehicle transactions and has used his knowledge and connections to ensure all the vehicles on our fleet are appropriately specified to maximise both front end discounts and their residual value. He recently secured us a discount on a Land Rover Defender in excess of £2,000 that turned into an offer in excess of £5,000 over the invoice price from the supplying Land Rover Dealer when we went to collect the vehicle!”
Mark Hinton – Director Oakley Foods Ltd
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“Once I’d given CHAC the brief and my budget – along with my part exchange details (a BMW 330d Touring), Dan just picked it up and ran with it. He really did convince me of the merit in holding firm until the last moment before committing to the deal. As a result, I genuinely can’t believe how little I paid for my 530d Touring. Indeed, I think over 2 years on and 25,000 miles later, I’d pretty much get my money back on the car. Incredible really.”
Jason M. New BMW 530d M Sport Touring
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“Dan from Coach House Consulting, did exactly what he said he’d do – be objective and dispassionate about the car I wanted. It’s really difficult to not be emotional when you’re purchasing a weekend toy, so having him on the journey with you to be forensic about service histories, paperwork etc was a great reassurance. I got an absolute cracker in the end!”
Sam G – Audi TT
