Steve from japcar4u has done a runner - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

salsheikh · 18th September 2008, 02:21 PM

hi guys,

i paid Steve @ Japcar4u a deposit for an R34 and i didnt win the auction and was promised my money back. He has now Fooked off to Turkey, the website now shows that they have ceased trading and Tony Wells who was the financial director is left to answer calls from angry customers who like me are trying to get there money back. Cant friggin believe this is happening after all he seemed to be such a genuine bloke. If i have to then i will get the police involved as he may have taked money off many others who face the same shite as i am.

ru' · 18th September 2008, 02:28 PM

That's sad news; hope you get it sorted.

EndlessR · 18th September 2008, 02:42 PM

I feel sorry for you, Hope you get your money back,
but there is a Japanese tuner that has been going for 20+ years who will not dissapear with your money, knows what they are looking for. Sugino san can buy from auction direct for you if you need. Please ask other members about our reputation

Rick

salsheikh · 18th September 2008, 02:45 PM

Well, judging by the rep Steve had built up on Skyline Owners forum and the rave reviews he had and my conversations with him, he seemed a really genuine bloke who tried his best for you. apparently he has gone to Turkey and will not answer any calls. I dont know whether or not the police will be interested at all. If i do buy a car if will be one that is already on uk waters.

ru' · 18th September 2008, 03:26 PM

Not sure the police will care, but go to the citizens advice beauro to see if small claims court can 'reach' turkey.

m6beg · 18th September 2008, 03:40 PM

He might on holiday.

Mick

mava_rules · 18th September 2008, 03:45 PM

Japanese Car Imports. We import all makes of Japanese Cars. Cars from Japan (incase anyone is wondering who he is)
he might just need to get away to figure out how to get himself out the sht though.
hope you get sorted mate.

Andy_ran · 18th September 2008, 04:02 PM

PM sent

I hope you get it all sorted.

salsheikh · 18th September 2008, 05:39 PM

thanks for the number mate, the phone is switched off, argh! and he deffo aint on holiday.

bernmc · 18th September 2008, 05:53 PM

Of course you should get the police involved. As far as I know, theft is still illegal in the UK. He'll probably get councelling, income support, and sky telly, but you can't just let him get away with it - he'll only do it again.

agent-x · 18th September 2008, 08:06 PM

hmm

shame

people build reputation and when theyve got enough of it

take your money and run

shame really

ahapartridge · 18th September 2008, 08:55 PM

Is that user 'Mike Hunt' on here?

Smokey 1 · 18th September 2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahapartridge

Is that user 'Mike Hunt' on here?

Yeah I think that's the one Alan, very bad seeing this happen. Maybe there is a genuine reason ?

Smokey

Trev · 18th September 2008, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahapartridge

Is that user 'Mike Hunt' on here?

More like "Right C*nt" it seems.....

P.S. I'm still looking for Peter Batchelor MD of Vehicle Buyers Japan

salsheikh · 19th September 2008, 07:37 AM

well, i was told that he had an operation and then things started to go wrong for him from then on, i know that he had posted on the forum that he went for an op but that does not explain reasons for running off with someones hard earned cash and ruining there dreams of a lifetime.

18th September 2008, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
salsheikh GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 47	Steve from japcar4u has done a runner hi guys, i paid Steve @ Japcar4u a deposit for an R34 and i didnt win the auction and was promised my money back. He has now Fooked off to Turkey, the website now shows that they have ceased trading and Tony Wells who was the financial director is left to answer calls from angry customers who like me are trying to get there money back. Cant friggin believe this is happening after all he seemed to be such a genuine bloke. If i have to then i will get the police involved as he may have taked money off many others who face the same shite as i am.

18th September 2008, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
EndlessR GTR Register Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kobe Posts: 779	I feel sorry for you, Hope you get your money back, but there is a Japanese tuner that has been going for 20+ years who will not dissapear with your money, knows what they are looking for. Sugino san can buy from auction direct for you if you need. Please ask other members about our reputation Rick __________________ rick@endless-r.co.jp Cars.Parts. Tuning. （◎◎＼Endless／◎◎）　 Official Blog: http://endless-r-tuning.blogspot.com/

18th September 2008, 03:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
m6beg TWEENIEROB MAPPED Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Donegal Posts: 4,352	He might on holiday. Mick __________________ TWEENIEROB @ TR RACING EUROPEAN 4WD RECORD HOLDER. OPIE OIL SERIOUS PERFORMANCE TURBODYNAMICS D-C-Y VP RACING FUELS

18th September 2008, 05:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
bernmc GTROC Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lichfield, inna Cattle Shed Posts: 1,176	Of course you should get the police involved. As far as I know, theft is still illegal in the UK. He'll probably get councelling, income support, and sky telly, but you can't just let him get away with it - he'll only do it again. __________________ Nissan 350z NISMO and Skyline GTR33

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18th September 2008, 02:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
ru' New Users Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Black R33 GTR V-Spec Posts: 1,886	That's sad news; hope you get it sorted.

18th September 2008, 02:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
salsheikh GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 47	Well, judging by the rep Steve had built up on Skyline Owners forum and the rave reviews he had and my conversations with him, he seemed a really genuine bloke who tried his best for you. apparently he has gone to Turkey and will not answer any calls. I dont know whether or not the police will be interested at all. If i do buy a car if will be one that is already on uk waters.

18th September 2008, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
ru' New Users Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Black R33 GTR V-Spec Posts: 1,886	Not sure the police will care, but go to the citizens advice beauro to see if small claims court can 'reach' turkey.

18th September 2008, 03:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
mava_rules New Users Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Tyne and Wear Posts: 1,013	Japanese Car Imports. We import all makes of Japanese Cars. Cars from Japan (incase anyone is wondering who he is) he might just need to get away to figure out how to get himself out the sht though. hope you get sorted mate.

18th September 2008, 04:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Andy_ran GTR Register Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 271	PM sent I hope you get it all sorted.

18th September 2008, 05:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
salsheikh GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 47	thanks for the number mate, the phone is switched off, argh! and he deffo aint on holiday.

18th September 2008, 08:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
agent-x GTR Register Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Manchester Posts: 425	hmm shame people build reputation and when theyve got enough of it take your money and run shame really

18th September 2008, 08:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
ahapartridge GTROC Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Warrington Posts: 1,060	Is that user 'Mike Hunt' on here?

19th September 2008, 07:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
salsheikh GTR Register Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Midlands Posts: 47	well, i was told that he had an operation and then things started to go wrong for him from then on, i know that he had posted on the forum that he went for an op but that does not explain reasons for running off with someones hard earned cash and ruining there dreams of a lifetime.