Our Terms & Conditions

SECTION A: MOTOR SHED YT UK LTD & TMS Parts UK LTD terms and conditions of purchase and use (Used Vehicles)

SECTION B: TMS Parts UK L TD (eBay) conditions of purchase and use

This document governs all vehicles offered for sale in the United Kingdom.

Section A:

1: You acknowledge that our business may include the selling of used, recovered stolen, accident-damaged and/or insurance write-off vehicles and other used goods. You acknowledge that as a Trade Purchaser you are a trader in such vehicles and/or other goods and, whether or not this is your first occasion that you are purchasing a vehicle for Trade, you are purchasing all vehicles with a view to trade and with a view to a profit.

1:1 - YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOU ARE NOT A CONSUMER OF OUR SERVICES, BUT A TRADE PURCHASER. AS SUCH YOU ACCEPT THAT IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE IN ALL THE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR US TO EXCLUDE, RESTRICT OR LIMIT (AS THE CASE MAY BE) OUR OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITY TO YOU IN RESPECT OF THE VEHICLES WE OFFER FOR SALE ON OR ON BEHALF OF SELLERS.

2 - These Terms and Conditions set out and explain important provisions that restrict and/or limit our liability and the liability of us to you: this is because the vehicles we offer for sale at auction are used, damaged, recovered stolen and/or insurance write-offs.

3 - ALL VEHICLES WE OFFER FOR SALE ARE SOLD “AS IS WHERE IS”. “AS IS WHERE IS” SALES ARE SALES WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY).

3:1 - We expressly disclaim the accuracy or completeness of any and/or all information provided to you regarding vehicles whether provided in written, verbal or digital image form (“Item Description”). Vehicle Information/Description is provided for convenience only.

3:2 - You acknowledge and agree that we have excluded our liability in respect of terms that would otherwise have been implied into the Contract of Sale under the Sale of Goods Act 1979 (as amended) to the fullest extent permitted by law, including without limitation the terms relating to vehicles complying with their description and/or being fit for a particular purpose.

4: GIVEN THE NATURE OF OUR BUSINESS, THE NATURE OF THE VEHICLES WE OFFER FOR SALE, AND THE FACT THAT YOU ARE A TRADE BUYER, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE IN ALL THE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR US TO RELY UPON THE RESTRICTIONS, LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS OF OUR LIABILITY SET OUT IN THIS CLAUSE 3. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF OUR WEBSITE AND SERVICES AND YOUR PURCHASE OF VEHICLES/OTHER GOODS IS EXPRESSLY ON THE BASIS THAT THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY YOU, AND THAT YOU ACCEPT IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES THEY ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE.

Section B:

PLEASE SEE EBAY TERMS REGARDING OFFERS/COUNTEROFFERS

Any parts correctly supplied (should be returned to us within 7 days) are subject to a 25% handling charge and original postage price will not be refunded. All applicable parts are tested before sending them out so are fully working when sent. If your item has a fault please get in touch, this guarantee covers parts only and does not cover any labour charges or any other fault arising from the fitting of the part.

Items are used and therefore may show signs of wear and tear not immediately apparent in a photos, please bare this in mind when purchasing whether via the website or eBay, please study the photos and if unsure please request more, these will be provided where possible. Most items are NOT inspected internally and only visually. Testing on applicable electronic and mechanical items is completed prior to removal.
Items such as the following - Tires, bulbs, fuses, sensors of all kind (unless specified) installed or otherwise, spark plugs, glow plugs, air filters, oil filters, fuel filters, cam belts, aux belts, turbo cartridges, actuators, timing chains, oil pumps, drive chains, all gaskets (unless specified), oils and fluids are not warrantied, given FOC (Free of charge), recommended to be replaced prior to installation and are untested. Returns will not be accepted for general "wear and tear" on a used part or failure to check or replace any listed parts as above before use.

Delivery & Damages - All items are security marked, returns that attempt to defraud eBay and TMS will be reported to the authorities and blocked from all future purchases. Panels inc Bonnets & Doors are covered by a maximum £60 transit insurance. Two maximum delivery attempts acceptable for returns due to damage, multiple delivery attempts result in high risk of transit damage, please ensure you are aware of your tracking data and are available to accept deliveries first time to avoid disappointment. Transit damage claims need to be notified within the first 24 hours of delivery (photos of damaged item & packaging must be provided) otherwise they will be declined/void. Deliveries must be accepted at the address/by the addressee on the order, damage claims/returns where the delivery has been accepted and held by a 3rd party, not at the address/or the addressee, will be rejected immediately/void. For damages we required "An image showing the damage, another showing the outside of the packaging, finally one image of the of the package where packaging and postage label & item are visible." Failure to provide these photos will result in delays or refusal of refund for damage. By continuing to proceed with this purchase you are agreeing to these delivery terms and the terms above.

Alloys/Tyres - All Alloy Wheels/Rims are sent "Free Postage" at "Buyers Risk" and uninsured. Tyres unless sold separately as "Pre-worn" are included with alloy wheels FOC and are deemed "uninspected and not fit for use". By continuing to proceed with this purchase you are agreeing to these delivery terms and the terms above.

Storage Terms & Conditions

Section A:

1: Identification: On or before the commencement of the contract please provide a copy of photographic ID, a driving license or a passport. ID must be in date and match the personal accessing the site/container. There is no alternative to the ID process.

2: Security: The security of goods inside the container & yard is your responsibility, we have live monitored and recorded CCTV on the site however items left uninsured are “at owners own risk”. A padlock will be provided for the lock box on the container which will carry a £30 ‘at cost’ charge if the lock is not returned upon termination. You are welcome and encouraged to use your own padlocks on the arm clasp(s), noting the RHS door always has to open first. Any provided container padlock keys you require in addition, no problem, they are charged at £5 per extra key (as a cutting / admin charge), the same number of keys issued in total must be returned upon termination.

3: Gates: The front and main yard access gates will be manually opened & accessible during business hours, they must be manually closed & secured after every visit upon leaving the yard (even if they were already open upon arrival).

4: Insurance: We do not insure the contents within the containers in any way, natural disasters and acts of god will also not be covered unless you wish to take out your own insurance, to which we can only advise upon. We are also not liable to insure any Vehicles, Trailers, Caravans & Machinery etc stored in our yard, these must also have suitable storage insurance in place. Should your Vehicles, Trailers, Caravans & Machinery etc cause any damage to our property or any other property stored in our premises without suitable insurance in place we may issue legal proceedings for loss recovery against the person/persons responsible for the rental agreement.

5: Illegal / prohibited goods: We don’t allow the storage of the following, & should we find this be the case you will be asked to immediately remove it and vacate the unit immediately: No chemicals, propane tanks, tyres, biological agents, flammable / combustible liquids or gasses, radioactive materials, weapons / ammunition, toxic substances / waste (inc asbestos), anything dead or alive. No other general goods classed as illegal.

6: Other goods: Any spills left e.g. oil, grease & paint will incur a minimum £45 to maximum £450 charge depending on the area it has effected that will need replacing. If you must store non flammable liquids & garden machinery with oil and residual fuel inside simply make sure it’s in the correct container, all lids are secure and sit on plastic or even a few bin liners. Do not paint, fix, drill or attach anything to the container/unit.

7: Ownership of goods: With no exceptions the contract holder must own or have legal rights to the goods in storage.

8: Entry to unit: You will permit us entry in to your container if we are asked to do so by the emergency services, customs and excise or a court order. We will of course try contacting you immediately in this event via all the details you have provided us.

9: Payment default: Late payment, 3 calendar days or more of non-payment results in a fixed £20 late payment charge, this will be added to due hire cost. If payment does not arrive within 7 days of late payment your container unit will be secured & will be re-released within 2 working days of payment. If by 14 calendar days no payment is made, a further £20 late payment charge will be added, we will then issue you with a 28 day notice ‘TORT procedure’ for interference with goods act 1978. This will allow us to remove & dispose of your goods entirely. Until that point your contact charges still apply at a daily rate. If after a total of 3 late payments during your contract you may be asked to vacate your unit within 30 days.

10: Unit suitability: It is your obligation to make sure the container is suitable for your needs and goods to be stored.

11: Contract length: The minimum term is 1 month, invoices are due on the 1st monthly, with a 14 day rolling notice period proceeding that (taken as same day before 10am), when given any remainder of the month payment will be refunded. Should your notice period fall across two months full payment must be made on the 1st and a refunds due once the notice period expires will be processed within 7 days.

12: Exiting your unit: Once your 14 day notice has expired we may issue a charge of £10 per day until all keys are returned to us, this is a “non hire" charge. It is your responsibility to arrange with us by a phone call or email either on the day you ‘check out’ or preferably the day before to ensure you can hand the keys back. Then provided there are no damages or fees as listed in these terms & conditions to deduct your partial refund will be returned via the bank details you provide us. You must completely empty your unit & if necessary clean before leaving.

13: Payments: We are not able to take regular card or cash payments. Regular invoices will be sent around the 1st of the month, please only pay the amount invoiced & not any more or less. Standing orders form part of the agreement and are required to be set-up for the 1st of the month. .

14: Access times: The secure site is accessible between 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday & 8am to Midday on Saturdays & Sundays. If you require access to vehicles, caravans, trailers or plant outside these times please ensure your request is received with 24 hours notice to the contact number provided and where possible we will attempt to provide access. Please remember no access to the site will be granted for container access outside these hours.