TESTIMONIALS

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"Your feedback is always gratefully received, thank you" - ASMG Italia

“An amazing job of pulling off a last minute inspection for me with specific detail to things I had concerns about. Paint consistency, metal dings, and a full set of photos detailing the under carriage. I was flying in to Italy from the states to buy this vehicle and wanted to be damn sure the condition was as described by the seller. After the inspection and an opportunity to review the photos, we had a detailed conversation around specific elements as well as opinions on condition. I was pleased with my decision to hire ASMG Italia and would contract with him again. The dealer was also very impressed with the level of detail committed to the inspection." - Brian, Seattle, USA. 

“Your [inspection] report is amazing, I can't imagine buying a car without your help" - Justin, California, USA.

“About 18 months ago, my wife and I decided that we would like to buy a camper van as an interesting way of getting to and from our holiday house in Italy. We also liked the idea of travelling around Italy and the UK. Being longtime Italiophiles and having a preference for small and characterful vehicles, we decided that a FIAT 850 or 900T camper from the the seventies would be ideal. It soon became apparent that there are very few around and, over the following year, that very few solid examples remain. Furthermore, people seem to hang onto them, so they are infrequently for sale. Internet searches revealed only two for sale in the UK over a 12 month period: we missed out on viewing one and the other needed a lot of bodywork and general tidying. We broadened our search, hoping to find an example in a warmer and drier country. Immediately we found a promising one in Italy: it had been unused but garaged for almost twenty years. Most of the interior was missing (which we weren’t bothered about having anyway) and some external parts had been removed. It had low mileage and crucially, the bodywork appeared to be very good. So, what to do?  Our Italian is ok for muddling through day to day situations but not for dealing with the vagaries of buying a 45 year old vehicle. Then of course the vehicle was also 1300 miles away  (and we’d just returned from Italy - Sod’s Law).  We needed someone in Italy to inspect the vehicle and act as a buyer on our behalf. A Google search returned ASMG Italia as a possible solution and a few emails later it was obvious that Alan was the person we needed. He was clear about what he could do, what it would cost and the pitfalls we might encounter. A week later he had inspected the vehicle, taken over 200 high resolution photographs, gathered all the important information and produced a photographic and written report on it’s condition. The report was comprehensive and accurate yet concise.  (For Background: I have worked as a technical illustrator and author for 25 years, doing very similar research in the production of technical documentation. I can say with some authority that Alan’s report was very good).  Based on the report I was confident that I understood the true condition of the vehicle and we decided that it was ideal for us. Suffice to say that without Alan we would have been lost. He guided us through the red tape in Italy, dealt with the vendor and ensured a proper receipt was supplied and helped us to get the documentation needed to register the vehicle in the UK. Post sale, Alan arranged for the workshop to prepare the vehicle ready for transportation to the UK and arranged said transport with an agent he has used many times and can rely on. It will come as no surprise that we strongly recommend ASMG Italia for any similar needs you may have. On top of all I’ve said, he’s a really nice bloke who’s passionate about cars. He’ll look after you." - Martin & Jill, UK. 

“I have zero knowledge of cars so Alan of ASMG Italia has been an exceptional guide. His diligence throughout the process was above and beyond, and was always accessible to provide deeper insights, and importantly he gave me confidence that the process was achievable. Given this car is a very special surprise birthday present I am delighted Alan could be my co-conspirator" - 1973 Fiat 500 purchaser. 

"Thank you for your comprehensive services. The inspection and photographic report and perhaps more importantly your purchase support. I feel that liaising, on my behalf with the showroom, owner, transport & customs agents was essential for the successful purchase. As you know, I’m very pleased with the vehicle and hope to have the opportunity of recommending your services in the future." - Andrew, UK.

 "Alan is very knowledgeable and very thorough. Great communication from beginning to end. Gave me clear visibility into the quality and condition of the Evo Sport while I sat comfortably 6000 miles away" – Jeff, California, USA. 

"I saw my dream car on a European eBay classified website. Much to my frustration, I was not able to contact the seller. The European eBay site requires that you set up an account that is verified by a code sent by text to your mobile phone. The problem was that the text  code could only be sent to an EU mobile phone; a problem for me because I live in Canada. As an existing client of Alan’s, I asked if he could help me and it goes without saying that I would not own my dream car had Alan not made the introduction to the seller on my behalf. The seller used a representative to weed out internet tire kickers who would waste his time and Alan assured the associate that I was a serious buyer. The results speak for themselves" - Robert, Canada. 

"I had never shipped a vehicle or imported one into the United States. You made it easy and affordable. I appreciate your explanations, timely communications and professionalism. I would certainly take your lead again and recommend your services to anyone shipping from Europe to the United States. I wish that I had made your acquaintance earlier!" - Charles, Tennessee, USA. 

"Alan did an excellent job preparing his pre purchase inspection on a classic Ferrari I found in Italy. His detailed report, road test and high resolution photos gave me total confidence in my final decision. I highly recommend Alan at ASMG Italia to anyone considering a blind purchase overseas" - Mark, USA.

"Years ago I bought a car overseas without viewing it. That turned out to be an expensive mistake with a restoration that cost twice as much as I expected. I promised myself I would never make that mistake again. COVID travel restrictions prevented me from viewing a car in Italy. I engaged ASMG Italia to do a pre-purchase inspection on my behalf. The written report was comprehensive and the pictures that Alan took told a very different story to the online pictures that the seller had posted. ASMG Italia prevented me from making another very expensive mistake. I highly recommend their services" - Bob, Canada. 

"Thanks to ASMG Italia for marketing my Giulia. A great contact and now a friendship goes a long way in the classic car community. In my dealings with Alan I have found him to be thoroughly decent and genuine at all times" - Brian, UK. 

"Alan consistently helps with my enquiries and is fast and clear in his advice. I would highly recommend Alan’s services for anyone looking at buying a car from Italy" - Elliot R, UK. 

"Alan was great to deal with on this purchase. His report was very thorough and helped alleviate a lot of the concerns I had with buying a vehicle sight unseen. This was my first time importing a vehicle and Alan’s knowledge helped alleviate a lot of my concerns. Thanks for the help Alan! I love my Gelandewagen!" - John A, Idaho, USA.

"Molto competente nel settore vintage . Ho avuto bisogno di una sua consulenza e stato preciso e molto professionale . Veramente ottimo ...............very competent in the vintage sector. I needed his advice and he was precise and very professional. Really great" - Roldano, Italy.

"Having not bought a classic car before I was very aware of the risk of being seduced by a beautiful looking car, but not knowing what horrors could be hiding beneath the body panels. So when I discovered a car in Italy, it soon became clear that it was not practical for me to visit from the UK and I also needed an expert that knew what to look for. I discovered ASMG Italia on line and was soon impressed by Alan’s responsiveness, professionalism and rigour. At very short notice Alan was able to spend time with me on the phone to under my priorities and to then visit the car. I thoroughly recommend Alan, have since recommended him to a friend and would not hesitate to use him for any classic car inspection" - Mike, UK.

"Thanks a lot for your availability and your very helpful assistance. If any of my friends are interested in buying a car in Italy, I will advise them to contact you" - Frédéric, France. 

"I was very impressed with the service that Alan provided. A very comprehensive report plus hundreds of photos enabled me to make a decision that I knew I would be happy with. Highly recommended!"- Mike, Pennsylvania, USA.

“I have been very pleased with the services received from ASMG. The level of detail and prompt response are extremely helpful” - Brian, Idaho, USA.

"Can truly recommend a pre inspection of your dream car by Alan. Very comprehensive report, loads of pictures taken. Very happy with Alan's professional service" - Rob, California, USA.

"ASMG made enquiries on our behalf for a project vehicle in Italy. They discovered the car in question had incorrect paperwork and would have been disastrous for us to import into the UK. Many thanks ASMG for your service and advice" - Cherry Tree Workshops, Norfolk, UK.

“Alan's communication was great. I ordered an inspection and purchase for a vehicle I found in Italy. When he got in touch with the seller, he quickly realized that it was a professional scam seller and protected me from losing money. In the future I will be happy to use his services again” - Niclas, Germany.

"You have produced exactly what was needed for a buyer who cannot view the car himself, well done!” - Dennis, UAE.

"The truck was in great shape and was exactly as described. ASMG provided a personal level of service that was invaluable in the purchase of my Land Rover Defender. Alans knowledge of the Italian car market was extremely beneficial and helped to facilitate a smooth transaction. I look forward to working with ASMG again in the future" - Bryan, USA.

"I am really enjoying the new truck, it is very, very nice. I am just so grateful that I have a professional like yourself on my side to help me out with all this. I am really excited about this Land Rover & working with you has been outstanding!" - Mike, NY State, USA.

"My nephew is a Porsche mechanic at the number 1 dealership in America and said your inspections are great" - Brian, USA.

"Alan acted as agent for the sale of my Lancia Integrale, from advertising and finding prospective buyers to managing the sale and organising delivery transportation for the new owners. The whole process went so smoothly from start to end and it removed all stress for myself. I achieved the price I wanted and I can thoroughly recommend the services offered by ASMG Italia. Many thanks Alan" - Rob, Oxfordshire, UK.

"The Land Rover is a HIT, she loves it!! -   Jim, Nevada, USA.

“Negli anni ho avuto molte occasioni di incontrare collaboratori alla vendita e acquisto di auto storiche di prestigio, il lavoro di Alan è stato ineccepibile, molto professionale, cortese e puntuale“ - “Over the years I have had many opportunities to meet collaborators in the sale and purchase of prestige historical cars, Alan's work was impeccable, very professional, courteous and punctual” - Valter, Brescia, Italy.

"Thank you very much for your sterling work. I will highly recommend your services to all the members of the Manx Classic Car Club"  - Geoff, Isle of Man.

"ASMG Italia provides an excellent car inspection service. The price was lower than any other quotes with a very thorough report and over 200 high resolution photos of the car. Highly recommended for a pre-purchase inspection. As I am in America and the car inspected was in Italy, this is of great value before shipping a car." - Brian, Massachusetts, USA.

"I was pleased with the inspection report. I found it very thorough and covered the areas that are often problems on these vehicles. I highly recommend. I have received the vehicle and it is in excellent condition! Good call Alan and thanks for all your hard work" - John,  Wisconsin, USA. 

“Alan helped me a lot by doing the most thorough purchase inspection I've ever seen. His consultancy to assist me buying the car was great also because he could translate the conversation while I was with the seller. He guided me perfectly with an amazing eye for detail through the whole process from buying, negotiation to delivery.” - Taco, The Netherlands.

"Alan did a pre purchase inspection for me and found out that the seller was not reliable. This prevented me from a potential fraud. His service is very detailed and keeps you well informed..“ – Marco, The Netherlands.

"Thank you Alan for your services. You gave me professional help and a good feeling for the cars you have inspected for me. Your inspection reports of the Ferraris where very useful to make a decision for the right car. I would use your service again and would also recommend it to others.“ – Günther, Austria.

"Thank you for all your time, help and completing the paperwork. We are very happy with the Celica. Very good job !" - Jan, Germany.

"Thank you very much. Very happy with your services! Your pics were picture perfect and detailed! Your communication skills are superb!" - Paul, New York, USA.

"You were right on the spot shortly after I asked you to look out for my particular quest. You were fast with advice, propositions and made a bridge between seller and buyer. Nice work!" - Anton, Belgium.

“Thank you for your support and management ( 10 out of 10 ) for handling the GTS sale in my absence” - Silvio, Siena, Italy.

"Great address for pre-purchase inspection! Alan's expert vehicle inspection has proven to be very useful in making a decision with confidence based on the actual condition of the car. He will give you peace when buying a classic car in Italy" - Rob, The Netherlands.

“Alan was very helpful and also very clear about how the process of buying a car from Italy works when using his assistance. I was kept up to date every step of the way, and was happy with the outcome. I wouldn’t hesitate to use his services again, and would recommend this service to others, too" - Richard, Hertfordshire, UK.

"Anyone looking to buy or sell a classic car I can recommend contacting ASMG Italia for a fantastic service! Thank you Alan McNaughton Gisby and keep up the good work! ” - Dylan, Kent, UK.

"Love what your company does" - Rob, Technical Guru, MX-5 Owners Club. 

"A vital service if you are considering purchasing a car in Italy. ASMG Italia provides a comprehensive report with photos and narrative. The document check is also extremely important as you don’t want problems when coming to register in the UK. For total peace of mind this is money very well spent. I would not hesitate to use ASMG Italia in the future" - Angelo, Lancashire, UK.

"I am very happy with the service that Alan provided in assisting me in my search for a suitable Fiat 2300s Coupe in Italy. He was able to speak to the vendors of two cars that I had seen advertised, and thus helped narrow down my search. He then undertook a comprehensive inspection of one of the vehicles. His report highlighted a number of issues with the car which allowed me to make an informed decision about how to proceed" - Geoffrey, Perth, Australia.

"The car arrived safe and sound. The driver was extremely nice and helpful." - Reg, Market Harborough, UK.

"We truly appreciate the level of communication at all stages of the services, especially sending the photos of the ambulance on arrival at the port" - Red Cross Malta.

"I think I under estimated the language barrier so to have someone who is Italian speaking is a must. I actually just wanted someone to discuss the cars with as I went to Italy, but without your Italian skills it would have been impossible" - Ola, Stockholm, Sweden.

“I have been looking for a E Type classic for a while, it needed to be RED in good order and at the right price. I found what I was looking for but it was in Italy. I was flying out in two days to view, help was needed. I made contact with ASMG Italia and at very very short notice you checked the car out for me and gave me your report complete with photos. Your professional expertise was invaluable. I hope to be using your services soon again” - John, Walsall, UK.

“I am grateful for your assistance; your report was comprehensive and useful, giving reassurance that the car I was about to buy did indeed exist and that it was more or less in line with the vendor's description. The fact that you handled the liaison with the transport company made life so much simpler for me, and the whole transaction worked very smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend your services, and the knowledge that you are there to help will actually encourage me to keep an eye on the Italian market in case I can find further bargains.” - Jon, Northumberland, UK.

"Thank you for your help and I will simply approach you first next time!  Much simpler!" - Piers, London SW13, UK.

"Many thanks for the pre-purchase inspection you did on the Porsche 996 for me in Italy. I was very pleased with the large number of detailed photos which enabled me to make a decision on whether to buy the car or not. Unfortunately this was not the car for me. However the search for a good Porsche 996 continues and I will certainly contact you in the future if I need another inspection carried out. Your service was prompt and professional throughout and I would not hesitate to recommend you to others" - Rob, France.

"I used the services of Al McNaughton Gisby a classic car project consultant from ASMG Italia. It came about whilst I was in perusal of finding my previously owned MGB. After recently advertising it in the Classic and Sports Car magazine, I received an unexpected email from Al, saying he found my MG for sale at a dealer’s garage in Turin, Italy. After confirming the chassis and engine numbers I took up Al’s services to do an inspection report of the vehicle. Al produced a superb fully in-depth inspection report, including photos, with this information I decided to purchase the vehicle, and I am now the proud owner of the MG I use to own 11 years ago! It’s quite an amazing story, but without Al’s help and services, none of this would have happened. We have stayed in contact ever since, reporting back progress of my MG and equally sharing our love of cars, especially the classics. I now look upon Al as a friend, and not just someone I made use of their services. I would definitely recommend Al and his services; he’s a very professional and caring guy, and shows a real genuine passion for cars" - Richard, Taunton UK.

"This is the second time Alan has consulted for me on period vehicle registrations. Originally it was through his Registration Consultancy for my GT40 and now through his expanded business. Spot on service” - Chris, Cheltenham UK.