Vehicle Sourcing in Tyne and Wear

Searching for a specific used car takes time, and the good ones do not always appear when you need them. Most of the effort is checking: is it as described, and is it worth what is being asked?

At Banks of the Tyne in Hebburn we offer vehicle sourcing as part of our used car sales. This page explains what that means in practice, and how to give us a brief we can actually work with.

What vehicle sourcing means

You tell us what you want, and we look for it. That can mean a particular make and model, a type of vehicle, or a set of requirements such as boot space, fuel type or a certain gearbox.

Sourcing is not a promise. We cannot promise a match exists or can be found at your budget, and we will say plainly if your wish list is unrealistic.

Giving us a useful brief

The clearer you are, the better the search. A short list of must-haves and nice-to-haves saves time on both sides.

Be honest about your budget and about how flexible you are on age, mileage and colour. Strict demands narrow the field a lot.

• Make, model and body type
• Budget range and how you plan to pay
• Fuel type and gearbox preference
• Mileage and age limits
• Must-have features versus nice-to-haves

What affects the search

Availability, condition and price all move. Popular models go quickly, rare specifications can take a long time, and the market changes. A fussy search may need patience.

What the car costs and any fees for the sourcing itself are things to ask about at the start. We do not discuss figures here because they depend on the vehicle.

Checking before you commit

Whatever the source, a used car needs checking: its history, its condition and its paperwork. We can talk you through what to look for, and we are a garage, so we look at cars with a mechanic's eye.

You are not obliged to buy whatever we find. If it is not right, say so. Part exchange or finance can be discussed alongside a sourced car where available.