Preparation Fee

Trusted Used Car Dealer in Fareham, Hampshire

At Kiss Cars, we believe buying a used car should feel simple, transparent and reassuring from start to finish, we take vehicle preparation seriously.

Based in Wickham, Hampshire, we supply quality used cars to customers across Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham, Wickham, Gosport, Winchester and the wider South East. Our aim is to offer the friendly feel of an independent used car dealership with the standards, preparation and customer care you would expect from a main dealer.

With over 25 years of combined experience in the motor trade, our team understands what customers really want when buying a used car: honest advice, excellent pricing, properly prepared vehicles, flexible finance options and support after collection.

Whether you are looking for an affordable first car, a reliable family SUV, a prestige vehicle, a practical van, or flexible car finance in Hampshire, Kiss Cars is here to help you choose with confidence.

Our Preparation and Support Fee helps contribute towards;

The work carried out before your vehicle is handed over, as well as the support available to you after purchase. We do not believe in simply buying cars, washing them and putting them straight up for sale. Our process is designed to make sure every vehicle is checked, prepared and presented to a high standard before collection.

Used cars naturally vary by age, mileage, ownership history and condition. That is why our preparation process is focused on giving customers confidence, clarity and peace of mind before they drive away.

Our Preparation and Support Fee contributes towards:

  • Multi-point vehicle checks before sale
  • Mechanical inspection where required
  • Diagnostic checks where applicable
  • MOT and service preparation where applicable
  • Professional cleaning and vehicle presentation
  • Pre-delivery road testing
  • Final quality checks before handover
  • HPI and vehicle history checks
  • Preparation of paperwork and handover documents
  • Aftersales support and customer care

Our approach is simple:

We prepare vehicles to a standard, not just to a price.



Our preparation is beyond exceptional.

Daily Price monitoring

We work hard to price our vehicles competitively against the live used car market. Over 94% of our vehicles are advertised in line with Auto Trader's independent "Good Price" or "Fair Price" indicators, and we review our prices daily to ensure they remain competitive.

When pricing our cars, we consider factors such as:

  • Make and model
  • Age
  • Mileage
  • Specification
  • Condition
  • Service history
  • Ownership history
  • Local availability
  • Preparation level
  • Current market demand

Online price indicators are useful, but they do not always tell the full story. A cheaper car elsewhere may not have the same preparation, history, warranty, presentation or support behind it.

At Kiss Cars, we aim to offer strong value without cutting corners on preparation.

That means customers can buy with confidence knowing they are getting a properly prepared used car from a trusted local dealership in Fareham, Hampshire.



Warranty Options

Added Peace of Mind After Collection

We understand that warranty cover matters when buying a used car.

Every eligible vehicle is supplied with warranty information clearly explained before purchase. Where available, customers may also be offered the option to extend or upgrade their warranty cover for additional peace of mind.

Our team will explain:

  • What is covered
  • What is not covered
  • How to make a claim
  • Warranty duration
  • Any terms and conditions
  • The importance of servicing and maintenance

We want customers to understand their warranty properly, without confusing jargon.

If you have any questions about warranty cover, our sales team will be happy to explain everything clearly before you make your decision.



MOT & Service Preparation

Ready for the Road

Before handover, vehicles are checked to make sure they are ready for the customer to drive away.

Where required, vehicles may receive:

  • A new MOT

  • A service

  • Mechanical preparation

  • Health checks

  • Repairs or replacement parts

  • Final road test

  • Final quality control check

Our aim is to make sure every vehicle leaves us in the best possible condition for its age, mileage and price point.

We believe customers deserve transparency. Where preparation work has been completed, we will explain what has been done and provide available documentation where applicable.



Priority Workshop Support

When you choose Kiss Cars in Fareham, our Preparation & Service Support package gives you quicker access to our workshop team whenever your vehicle needs attention.

Rather than being placed at the back of a long waiting list, your vehicle will be prioritised for inspection, diagnostics, servicing, or repair work where required. This helps reduce delays and ensures any issues are dealt with as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Our aim is to keep disruption to a minimum and make vehicle ownership simpler, smoother, and more convenient from the moment you drive away.



Service & 12 Months MOT Guarantee

Before delivery, every vehicle supplied by Kiss Cars in Fareham is carefully prepared, serviced where required, and provided with a full 12 months MOT for added peace of mind.

Even when a vehicle already has MOT remaining, we will usually arrange a new MOT inspection so our own trusted testers can assess the car to the standards we expect, rather than relying solely on a previous test carried out elsewhere.

There may be occasions where a vehicle has recently passed an MOT while in our stock and has covered no additional mileage since. In these cases, if the vehicle has been with us for less than three months, it may be supplied with the existing MOT. However, if a vehicle has been in stock for more than three months, we will complete a fresh MOT before handover so the new owner benefits from 12 months' cover.

This process is designed to give our customers confidence from day one. Instead of simply relying on an existing MOT or carrying out only basic checks, we take extra steps to make sure each vehicle is prepared properly, helping reduce the chance of unexpected issues after purchase.

 



No Outstanding MOT Advisories

During an MOT test, a vehicle may pass while still receiving advisory notes for items that could need attention in the near future. These advisories are not serious enough to cause an MOT failure, and there is no legal requirement for them to be repaired immediately. However, they should not be ignored, as they may lead to future costs or safety concerns.

At Kiss Cars in Fareham, our aim is to supply vehicles with no outstanding MOT advisory work required at the point of sale. As part of our preparation process, any advisory items identified will be reviewed and dealt with where necessary before the vehicle is handed over.

You will also receive preparation documentation with your new car, showing the work that has been carried out and highlighting any parts that have been repaired or replaced.

While many dealers, including some larger franchised or even main dealerships, may sell vehicles with MOT advisories still listed, we take a more thorough approach to give you greater confidence from day one.



Manufacturer Recall Checks

Vehicle manufacturers occasionally issue recalls when a safety-related update, repair, or inspection is required. Normally, the registered keeper is contacted and asked to arrange the work through an approved main dealer.

At Kiss Cars in Fareham, we don't leave this responsibility for the next owner to sort out. As part of our vehicle preparation process, we check whether there are any outstanding manufacturer recalls before the car is supplied.

Where recall work is identified, we will arrange for the vehicle to be booked in with the relevant main dealer so the required work can be completed before sale wherever possible.

Some dealers may not carry out these checks and may leave the new owner to discover and arrange any recall work themselves. We prefer to take a more proactive approach, giving you added reassurance before you drive away.



Road Testing

More Than Just a Visual Check

A car can look good in photos, but it also needs to drive properly.

That is why vehicles may be road tested as part of our preparation process. Road testing helps us check how the vehicle performs in real driving conditions, including:

  • Engine performance

  • Gearbox operation

  • Braking

  • Steering

  • Suspension

  • Warning lights

  • Unusual knocks or noises

  • General drivability

This helps us identify anything that may need attention before handover.



Stay The Night On Us

Travelling more than 100 miles to collect your new vehicle from Kiss Cars in Fareham? To make your journey easier and your handover experience more enjoyable, we are able to offer a complimentary overnight hotel stay as part of your purchase.

We use New Place in Fareham, a well-presented hotel set within attractive Hampshire surroundings, giving you somewhere comfortable to relax before or after collecting your new car.

This is ideal for customers travelling a long distance, allowing you to break up the journey, arrive refreshed, and enjoy a smoother collection experience.

It's another way we try to make buying from Kiss Cars as convenient and stress-free as possible, especially for customers travelling from further afield. 

 

 

Quality Parts

At Kiss Cars in Fareham, we believe the quality of the parts fitted during preparation is just as important as the preparation itself. That's why, where replacement parts are required, we use trusted, high-quality components from reputable suppliers.

Whether it's servicing items, oils, brakes, or general replacement parts, our focus is on fitting components that are built to last, not simply the cheapest option available. Every vehicle is prepared to the same standard, regardless of make, model, age, or price.

From a small hatchback to a premium SUV, we take the same care when selecting parts, helping to support long-term reliability and customer confidence.

Any parts fitted by us are also covered for a minimum of 12 months, giving you added reassurance after you drive away.

While some dealers may choose lower-cost components with little thought for how long they will last once the vehicle has been sold, our approach is to prepare cars properly from the beginning, helping reduce the risk of avoidable repair bills later on.



Platinum Valet

Every vehicle supplied by Kiss Cars in Fareham is professionally valeted before collection, ensuring it is presented to a high standard both inside and out.

Our preparation process includes a thorough clean of the vehicle's exterior, interior, trim, glass, and key contact areas, helping your new car look fresh, clean, and ready to enjoy from the moment you collect it.

We take pride in the way our vehicles are presented and do not see valeting as a quick final wipe-over. It is an important part of our preparation standards, designed to make sure every car leaves us looking its best.

By carrying out careful cosmetic preparation before handover, we aim to give every customer a better first impression and a more enjoyable collection experience.



Handover Support

A Smooth, Professional Collection Experience

When you collect your vehicle from Kiss Cars, our team will guide you through the handover process.

This may include:

  • Final vehicle walkaround

  • Paperwork explanation

  • Warranty explanation

  • MOT and service documentation

  • Spare keys where supplied

  • Vehicle tax guidance

  • Bluetooth setup

  • Sat nav setup where applicable

  • Controls explanation

  • Customer handover form

Our aim is to make sure you leave feeling confident, informed and comfortable with your new vehicle.


 

Our Price Promise Guarantee

At Kiss Cars in Fareham, we believe customers should know exactly what they are paying for and the value they are receiving.

In the motor trade, it is not unusual to see extra fees added at the point of sale, sometimes with very little explanation or benefit to the customer. Other dealers may advertise "no admin fees", but simply build those costs into the screen price of the vehicle, often without offering the same level of preparation, support, or aftersales care.

We prefer to be upfront.

Our Preparation & Service Support Package is designed to provide genuine, visible value. It supports the work we carry out before handover, the quality of the parts we use where required, and the level of backup available to you after purchase.

We are confident in the standard of our vehicles and the service we provide. If you find a genuine like-for-like vehicle from another dealership, prepared to the same mechanical and cosmetic standard, using comparable quality parts, and backed by the same level of aftersales support, we will waive our £299 Preparation & Support Fee and give you £500 cashback.

That is how strongly we believe in the value of our preparation and support package.

Because real value is not just about removing a fee. It is about making sure the vehicle, the preparation, and the service behind it are all delivered to a higher standard.

 



Fuel For Your First Journey

Before you collect your new vehicle from Kiss Cars in Fareham, we will make sure there is fuel in the car so you can begin your first journey with confidence.

Many vehicles arrive with us from previous owners with very little fuel remaining. As part of our handover process, we add enough fuel to help ensure you are not immediately worrying about reaching the nearest petrol station.

Typically, this means providing enough fuel to clear any low-fuel warning lights and give an estimated driving range of around 30 to 60 miles, depending on the vehicle.



Car Finance in Fareham, Hampshire

Flexible Finance Options Available

Kiss Cars can help customers explore finance options suited to their circumstances.

We work with finance providers to help customers find suitable used car finance, subject to status and lender approval. Our team can explain finance options in simple language and help you understand:

  • Deposit options

  • Monthly payments

  • Agreement length

  • Part exchange settlement

  • Finance paperwork

  • Lender requirements

Whether you have excellent credit, are rebuilding your credit profile, or simply want a monthly payment that suits your budget, our team will do their best to help.

A £499 fee applies to customers using a finance broker outside our official panel of lenders paying funds direct to Kiss Cars *

 

Kiss Cars acts as a credit broker, not a lender.



Part Exchange Welcome

Simple Part Exchange Process

If you have a vehicle to part exchange, we can provide a valuation and help make the process simple.

We consider:

  • Make and model

  • Age

  • Mileage

  • Service history

  • Condition

  • MOT status

  • Market demand

  • Existing finance settlement where applicable

Part exchange can be a convenient way to reduce the balance on your next car and make changing vehicles easier.



Automotive Compliance

At Kiss Cars in Fareham, we take our responsibilities around vehicle finance seriously. Working alongside our compliance partners, Automotive Compliance, we maintain clear policies and procedures to help ensure our finance processes meet FCA requirements.

Our sales team also complete SAF training and certification through the Finance & Leasing Association, giving them the knowledge needed to guide customers through the available finance options clearly and responsibly.

This helps us provide finance support that is transparent, compliant, and focused on helping each customer choose a product that suits their individual circumstances.



Why Customers Choose Kiss Cars

Customers choose Kiss Cars because we offer:

  • Quality used cars in Fareham, Hampshire

  • Competitive pricing

  • Friendly, helpful staff

  • Used car finance options

  • Part exchange support

  • Vehicle preparation before handover

  • Warranty options on eligible vehicles

  • Professional handover process

  • Local dealership service

  • Main dealer style standards

  • Honest, straightforward communication

  • Support after purchase

We want to be known as one of the most trusted used car dealers in Hampshire and the South East by doing things properly, treating customers fairly and preparing cars with care.



Our Promise

At Kiss Cars, we believe customers deserve:

  • Clear information

  • Fair pricing

  • Proper preparation

  • Friendly service

  • Honest advice

  • Support after collection

  • A vehicle they can feel confident in

We do not want to be just another used car dealership.

We want to be the dealership customers trust, recommend and return to.

Kiss Cars - trusted used cars in Fareham, Hampshire, prepared with care and supplied with confidence.

 

*If you would like to opt out of our Preparation / Service Support you can do so, please speak to a member of the sales team before you reserve the car.