THERE is no substitute for experience when it comes to tracking down a good used car.
With so many pre-owned vehicles available the market can be a bewildering challenge for anyone looking for the best deal and the best quality.
That’s where the expertise at the Inverness Car Company comes into play. As they celebrate a year in business from their base at Muir of Ord’s Tomich Industrial Estate, owners Peter Hardie and Donnie Hossack can deliver a combined motor trade experience of more than 40 years to find you the perfect value for money used car.

Both are well known in the Highland area. Peter has 20 years experience in sales, administration and finance and has held senior posts in Inverness and Elgin with some of the biggest motor trade firms in Scotland. He brings an incisive knowledge of the used car market to the Inverness Car Company and is able to track down the best cars at the best prices.

Donnie is a time-served mechanic who has progressed through the ranks to senior management level with some of the largest motor dealers in the Highlands. His experience ensures that all stock vehicles are prepared to the highest standard, serviced, fully checked and ready to be driven away.

"We are two local lads and offer a non-pressure, relaxed environment in which to purchase your next car," says Donnie. "All of our cars are fully prepared in our new and up-to-date fully equipped workshop. We specialise in providing excellent value for money and can supply all makes of used cars.
"If we don’t have what you are looking for in our stock of over 40 cars let us know and we will source it for you.
"Our contacts range far and wide and allow us to supply all makes of used cars. Our core stock is varied and extensive – but we also buy and sell specific makes and models to meet and suit our customers requirements.
"No car is beyond our boundaries. We’ll source, buy, service and sell any marque a used-car buyer wants and get him or her the exact model they want."

As licensed credit brokers the Inverness Car Company can arrange finance on the premises offering our customers the best point-of-sale finance packages at very competitive rates. In addition every car sold comes with a seven-day fully-comprehensive motor insurance and removes the hassle of arranging your own cover before collecting your new car.

A Scotsure Dealer Guarantee is available on every car and provides cover for both parts and labour with no excess or hidden charges. The protection we offer delivers great peace of mind and includes unlimited mileage with no limit to the number of claims that can be made.

As a member of the Scottish Motor Trade Association the Inverness Car Company abides by the major motor trade organisation’s strict rules and guidelines to offer consumers extra protection and confidence with their purchase.

"Our first year has passed quickly and we would like to thank all our suppliers for their help and guidance," said Peter. "We’d also like to thank all of our existing customers and issue a warm invitation to prospective customers to come and sample our service.
"The emphasis at the Inverness Car Company is value. We want to build a rapport with our customers."
Peter adds. "In every aspect of our business we’re looking at delivering the best possible value and service – a fuss-free used car provider where vehicles are sold at attractive prices and where our clients have the confidence to return again and again for their new cars."

The Inverness Car Company is open six days a week from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, or at any other time by appointment.