Finding Auto trader expired ads

[1doohan]

Is it possible to find an expired ad on auto trader? I'm looking for an ad end of November to see what was advertised about the car I purchased from Sytner. Experiencing bit of a headache regarding warranty... ad said 12 months...... they're saying 6 and your leaky roof isn't covered after finding it after less than 200 miles of use.

 

[Scubaregs]

I'd contact them directly. Iirc I did this a few years back after buying a bike. I always screenshot any ads now on potential purchases and save them.

 

[mmm-five]

Long shot, but have you tried the wayback machine?

https://web.archive.org/web/*/Autotrader.co.uk

 

[Pondrew]

Long shot, but have you tried punching someone at Shytner's?

 

[Mister T]

Contact autotrader directly and they should be able to send you a copy of the advert.

 

[1doohan]

Contact autotrader directly and they should be able to send you a copy of the advert.

Thanks

 

[Scubaregs]

Contact autotrader directly and they should be able to send you a copy of the advert.

Thanks

Exactly what I said in the first reply.

 

[pvr]

You are just not trustworthy :evil:

 

[Scubaregs]

You are just not trustworthy :evil:

Hey! I've got bloody feelings you know!

 

[Pondrew]

Hey! I've got bloody feelings you know!

Quite so, mate. I would like to thank you, for just being you, if nothing else! :titshake:

 

[pvr]

Hey! I've got bloody feelings you know!

Quite so, mate. I would like to thank you, for just being you, if nothing else! :titshake:

Ah yes, forgot he was Scottish so he flipped his sex just before the last post

 

[Scubaregs]

Hey! I've got bloody feelings you know!

Quite so, mate. I would like to thank you, for just being you, if nothing else! :titshake:

Ah yes, forgot he was Scottish so he flipped his sex just before the last post

FFS That's only when i'm in prison.

 

[1doohan]

Contact autotrader directly and they should be able to send you a copy of the advert.

Thanks

Exactly what I said in the first reply.

True... Sussed that out as soon as I replied... I initially thought you meant contact Sytner.
Thanks for your trustworthy reply.

 

[pvr]

She can be quite helpful at times

 

[Ozeski]

Just in case anyone else has this issue, I suggest downloading any advert (beyond a screenshot) that you intend on following through on. I had an issue with a dealer that pulled some things I knew were illegal. I reached out to AutoTrader to request a copy of the advert. They denied my request (see below). Luckily, I found I did save a screenshot of the original ad when I shared it with my partner. It was just barely enough to file a formal complaint with my state's Consumer Protection Division. About 6 months later I got a check in the mail and an apology letter. About a year after that that same dealer lost their license.

Below is the response I got from AutoTrader's 'Corporate Affairs Team'. Note the language they used... in response to my email just asking for a copy of an archived ad for a vehicle. I provided the dealership's name along with the car's VIN# that was listed on the ad. :

Hello,



Autotrader is in receipt of your request for information. In order to respond to your request, please provide us with a subpoena, court order or a request from a law enforcement agency investigating your complaint.



Subpoenas may be served on our agent of process, Corporation Service Company. They may be reached via email at [email protected] or regular mail:



Corporation Service Company

CSC 2711 Centerville Road

Wilmington, DE 19808



If you have any questions and or concerns, please contact Corporate Affairs at 866-545-9040.

 

[mmm-five]

I don’t think the UK Autotrader (Autotrader Group) being talked about here is the same company (or corporate group) as the US one (Cox Automotive group) so their policies/systems are unlikely to be the same either.