Published fees, quoted in pounds sterling
Every fee we charge for a service is listed below at its published rate. Vehicle figures depend on the actual machine on the yard, so they are confirmed in writing when you view rather than guessed at on a web page.
The complete fee list
Nothing below is negotiable downwards for a friend and nothing is added upwards at the desk. If a fee is not on this page, we do not charge it.
| Service | Basis | Fee | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewing appointment | Per visit, by arrangement | £25 | Includes having the vehicle out, cold and ready to start, and time to read the condition sheet without being hurried. |
| Part-exchange valuation | Against a purchase from stock | £30 | Condition, mileage and paperwork assessment with a written figure offered the same day you bring the vehicle in. |
| Written condition sheet | Per vehicle, on request at handover | £15 | A copy of the recorded findings for the specific vehicle, for your own file or for a mechanic you want a second opinion from. |
| Independent inspection coordination | Per vehicle | £120 | We make the vehicle available and hold it off the list while an independent engineer of your choosing carries out their own examination. |
| Reserve a vehicle | Seven-day holding deposit, deducted from the balance | £95 | Takes the vehicle off the list for seven days while you arrange insurance, funds or a second viewing. |
| Ride-away preparation | Per motorcycle | £65 | Fluids topped, tyre pressures set, chain adjusted and controls checked before the vehicle leaves the yard. |
| Delivery — Blackburn with Darwen | Per vehicle | £45 | Local delivery to an address inside the borough, arranged around a time that suits you. |
| Delivery — wider Lancashire | Per vehicle, up to 25 miles | £85 | Accrington, Darwen, Burnley, Clitheroe, Preston, Chorley and Bolton are all inside this band on a clear road. |
| Storage — under cover | Per vehicle, per week | £40 | For buyers who need a week or two before collection, or for seasonal riders over the winter months. |
| Handover and documentation session | Per transaction | £60 | A sit-down session covering the keeper change, the invoice, tax and insurance paperwork, and the questions you have not thought of yet. |
| Registration transfer assistance | Per vehicle | £55 | V5C/2 completion, online keeper change submission and guidance on the tax position for the vehicle you are taking away. |
| Number plate retention paperwork | Per retention | £70 | Forms prepared and checked so that the plate moves with you rather than with the vehicle. |
| VED and insurance guidance note | Per vehicle, in writing | £20 | A written note of the tax band for the specific vehicle and the insurance questions worth asking before you commit. |
| Workshop bay hire | Per hour, subject to availability | £35 | For customers who do their own maintenance and want a dry, lit space with the tools on hand. |
Why there is no vehicle price list here
A used vehicle price depends on the machine in front of you: engine band, year band, recorded mileage and the condition sheet findings. Publishing a single number for a category would be misleading, so we do not.
What fixes the figure
Four things move the number, and all four are visible when you look at the vehicle rather than buried in a spreadsheet.
- Engine band and licence category
- Year band and recorded mileage
- Condition sheet findings
- Whether a part exchange is involved
What the figure includes
The figure we write down is for the vehicle. Service fees are shown separately at the published rates on this page.
- Vehicle as described on the condition sheet
- Ride-away preparation where applicable
- V5C/2 and keeper change handled
- A signed invoice listing everything
What it never includes
Insurance, road tax and any credit agreement are yours, and we will say so before rather than after.
- Insurance for the vehicle
- Road tax or the tax position after purchase
- Credit agreement costs
- Parts or labour beyond the disclosed condition
When the figures are held
A seven-day hold is standard once a deposit is taken, which gives you time to sort insurance or arrange funds.
- Written hold agreement at the time
- Deposit deducted from the balance
- Vehicle taken off the live list
- Deposit terms stated in writing
Every fee buys something specific
How and when money moves
There is no card surcharge, no booking fee and no administration charge that appears after agreement.
Deposits
A holding deposit is taken in person or by bank transfer and is deducted from the balance. The terms, including any cancellation position, are written down at the time of payment.
Payment methods
Bank transfer and cash are accepted. Cheque is accepted only by prior agreement and only where funds have cleared before collection.
Release of the vehicle
A vehicle is released once funds have cleared and the keeper paperwork has been completed. We do not release vehicles on a promise.
Cancellation
If you cancel a booking or a hold, tell us as soon as you can. What happens to a deposit depends on the terms written at the time, and we will always explain the position before you pay.
Refunds
Where a service has been paid for and we cannot deliver it, it is refunded in full to the account it came from. Where a service has already been performed, the refund position is set out in writing.
Fees and VAT
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and include VAT where VAT applies to that service. Nothing is quoted exclusive of tax to look cheaper.
The pricing questions people actually ask
Can the fees be waived?
Is there a fee to look at a vehicle?
Do you charge for a part-exchange valuation if I do not buy?
What deposit do you ask for?
Ask for a fee quote in writing before you commit
If a service you need is not on the list above, telephone us and we will either quote it at a published rate or tell you we do not offer it. Both answers are useful.