Quite a few of our chaps (or widows) have sent cars to Matthewsons. In almost every case the sale price has been peanuts and their slice has been significant.
Example, let’s call him R
R passed away early 2025 leaving 3 cars. Austin A60, Rover P4, Rover P5
They came to pick his cars up for auction and charged 3x transportation fees @ £350 each
Two cars sold for very modest prices , I think under £5K and one failed to sell after two attempts. Commission of 6% for seller, around £300
Returned car back to R’s widow with a transportation fee of £350
Buyers fees were 11% I think
So Matthewons pocketed £2100 out of a £5000 sale and Mr R received approx £3400 and one unsalable car
Not a particular criticism of Matthewsons but an observation of perhaps the perfect business model. Selling something that’s not yours and charging both the seller and buyer.
