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TomFez
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Buying Advice

Post by TomFez » Thu Dec 28, 2017 10:55 pm

Hi

Has anyone used or heard much about Bongo Campervan Sales in Caldicot?

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Re: Buying Advice

Post by Bob » Fri Dec 29, 2017 11:55 am

Welcome aboard. 8)

They're new to me, so haven't heard anything, good or bad.

It is news to me that 'Many of the Mazdas are imported from Japan, whereas some of the Ford Fredas are imported or are UK born and bread'. :?

Just a little detail.
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Post by g8dhe » Fri Dec 29, 2017 1:39 pm

Is that the firm that bought up 321-Away is it? I can't find the reference but its a very similar name to the one I saw mentioned ?
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Re: Buying Advice

Post by hampshire hog » Fri Dec 29, 2017 1:46 pm

Discount Trucks near Newbury,try them best people ive ever dealt with.
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Post by willstavely » Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:22 am

Newbury Discount Trucks: l've just bought a Freda from them after a glowing recommendation. Tired of looking at heavily over-priced, dubious examples at conventional dealers, or dire private examples, l knew l needed honest professionalism. Yes, the recommendation was absolutely correct: the vehicle was better than described, the price was fair, and the pre-deilvery work completed exactly as guaranteed. Even a minor post-sale issue was addressed without quibble.
As a life-long motoring enthusiast, and self-taught
amateur mechanic, l know enough to know when I'm out of my depth: the Bongo is a more sophisticated vehicle than the straightforward, old-style British cars I'm used to, so experience and expertise is needed. They have it in abundance, together with a welcome lack of self-importance. Unlike the service history of most vehices I've bought, the history from Discount Trucks bespeaks honest pricing and no repeat visits for the same job.
They're a bit out of the way, but worth finding.
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Re: Buying Advice

Post by Bob » Sat Nov 07, 2020 11:16 am

Good to hear.

Welcome to the Forum. 8)
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