Prestige Diesels & Sports

Prestige Diesels & Sports, a family-run used car dealer in Portsmouth

Prestige Diesels & Sports is a used vehicle dealership based at Unit 7 Venture Court, Ackworth Road, in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The business presents itself as a family-run operation with more than 30 years of experience in the motor trade and describes its stock as high-quality, low-mileage used cars sold in what it calls a relaxed, no-pressure environment. Its stated aim is to serve buyers ranging from first-time purchasers to those looking for a prestige vehicle.

The dealership also refers to itself as multi award-winning, attributing to industry awards its record on vehicle quality and service. The site does not list the individual awards or the years in which they were granted.

Vehicle stock and brands handled

The inventory shown on the site is organised by manufacturer, with Lexus, Mini, Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Volvo represented. At the time of writing this profile, the search tool listed 15 vehicles in total, and the featured listings included the following examples:

• Mini Countryman Cooper Exclusive, 2022 (72 plate), 19,878 miles, petrol, hatchback, £23,990, advertised with full service history.
• Lexus NX 350h F Sport, 2023 (73 plate), 18,340 miles, petrol hybrid E-CVT 4WD (245 ps) Takumi with sunroof, £40,000, advertised with full Lexus history.
• Lexus NX 350h Premium SUV, 2023 (73 plate), 11,980 miles, petrol hybrid E-CVT 4WD (245 ps), £35,000, flagged as a new arrival.
• Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 4MATIC AMG Line Premium Plus, 2021 (71 plate), 40,000 miles, petrol, estate, £29,490, advertised with full Mercedes history.
• Mini Countryman Cooper S Exclusive, 2022 (22 plate), 32,289 miles, petrol, hatchback, £22,790, listed with Chester leather trim.
• Lexus RX 450h Plus Takumi, 2023 (73 plate), 9,940 miles, hybrid, £49,490, marked as sold.

These figures reflect the catalogue as it appeared when this profile was drafted and are subject to change as vehicles are sold or added.

Part exchange, vehicle buying and finance

Alongside retail sales, the dealership runs a part-exchange service and a valuation tool for customers who want to trade in a current vehicle. It also invites owners to submit their car through an online form to receive a purchase offer, under the heading "We Buy Your Car".

Finance is offered through a panel of selected credit providers, and the site includes a calculator where buyers can adjust term length, deposit and annual mileage. Prestige Diesels & Sports Limited states that it is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under FRN reference number 672513, and describes itself as a credit broker rather than a lender. The finance offer is subject to status.

Warranty and preparation standards

The site carries a warranty section and presents vehicles under the tagline "Aesthetically and mechanically prepared", indicating that cars are prepared for sale on both cosmetic and mechanical fronts. Individual listings highlight full service histories for the relevant marque, such as Lexus and Mercedes-Benz.

Purchase terms and tax notes

The dealership states that it does not operate an organised distance selling scheme as defined by The Consumer Contracts (Cancellation, Information and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013. As a result, buyers who purchase without first viewing the vehicle at the premises are not entitled to cancel the order under a 14-day cancellation period, although other statutory rights remain unaffected.

The site also notes that vehicles registered after April 2017 with an original list price above £40,000 are subject to an additional £310 a year in vehicle tax, payable for the first five years from the second time the vehicle is taxed.