Sure Car Direct

Sure Car Direct: independent used car sales in Fishponds, Bristol

Sure Car Direct is an independent used car dealer based at Unit 3 Stoke View Road in Fishponds, Bristol. The business is run by Martin and Andy and describes itself as an established trader in the Bristol area with more than 30 years of experience. Its stock is presented as hand-picked and regularly updated, and the company states that it can help even when a particular model is not listed on its website.

Vehicle stock and brands

The stocklist is organised by make and includes used Aston Martin, Audi, Fiat, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Seat, Suzuki, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo models. Vehicles are also searchable by body type, with combi van, coupé, estate, hatchback and SUV categories listed, and by transmission (automatic or manual) and fuel type (petrol, diesel or petrol hybrid).

At the time of writing, the featured cars on the site included a Hyundai Tucson at £15,895 with finance from £291 per month, a Mazda CX-5 at £13,295 (finance from £328 p/m), an Audi A3 at £11,895 (finance from £294 p/m), a Volkswagen Golf at £11,195 (finance from £276 p/m), a Hyundai Ioniq at £10,395 (finance from £256 p/m), an Audi A3 at £9,395 (finance from £234 p/m), an Audi A1 at £9,150 (finance from £226 p/m), a Volkswagen T-Cross at £8,995 (finance from £222 p/m), a Vauxhall Corsa at £7,695 (finance from £190 p/m), a Seat Leon at £7,295 (finance from £181 p/m), an Audi A1 at £5,295 (finance from £132 p/m) and a Fiat 500 at £5,195 (finance from £128 p/m).

The preparation and warranty promise

The dealer states that every used vehicle it sells is supplied with a new MOT with no advisories, a pre-sales inspection together with a new service, and a full cosmetic inspection. All vehicles are professionally valeted before handover. A standard 3-month/3,000-mile Surecar garage warranty is included, with the option to upgrade to a Momentum warranty package.

Finance, part exchange and buying process

Multiple financing options are offered. Sure Car Direct is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 667100) and acts as a credit broker rather than a lender, working with a number of selected credit providers; finance is subject to status and income, with a written quotation available on request. The site sets out a four-step purchase process: choosing a vehicle, completing an online application from a mobile, tablet or laptop, receiving a decision usually within the hour, and collecting the vehicle, often on the same day. Part exchange is listed among the services, alongside finance, warranty, servicing and MOT.

Delivery, facilities and recognition

Home delivery is available. The premises offer free Wi-Fi, and the business has received Good Garage regional awards in 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019, according to its own presentation. Customer reviews published on the site are largely positive, with several returning buyers; one review mentions warranty issues arising in the first months that were resolved promptly, and another notes that a couple of promised fixes were not completed before collection.

Location and visits

The showroom is in Fishponds, Bristol, and the business advises calling ahead before travelling.