Shmoo Automotive Ltd

Highly recommend Edd at shmoo automotive he is very helpful, friendly and honest.
Recently bought a harley davidson from him, it is in immaculate condition like all his vehicles, and exactly what we wanted for the right price. Edd even help load and strap the bike on my trailer and insisted I let him know when I'd got the bike safely home and still likes to know how I'm getting on with my new bike.

I still remember the first time I saw a TVR T350 on the road, it left an impression like few other cars do. Over the years I have had Caterham Seven’s, Porsche and other TVR’s but the T350 was the one that got away!

I found myself scanning the classifieds and spotted a stunning spectraflair T350c that Ed had coming into stock. I called Ed and straight from the start I had a good feeling – it was just like having a chat with someone that shares the same passion and hobbies as you do. Ed provided me with all the information I’d asked for and more besides with videos and photos of the outside, inside and underneath of the car. Ed also gave a fair appraisal pointing out any negatives on the car and he pulled together a list of work that we agreed would be done as part of the preparation prior to sale. Ed also put me in contact with the mechanic who had looked after the car for all its life with its two previous owners for a chat about its history and condition.

When it comes to buying cars, I am particularly fussy about condition, but I really was put at ease based on my initial conversations with Ed and had no hesitation when it came to putting down a deposit. I am so glad I did. Ed’s honest and helpful approach continued when it was time to view and go for a test drive and the T350 was stunning – just like the picture I had built up from all the information Ed had provided in advance.

On collection day the T350 was presented beautifully, all the preparation work had been done to a high standard and the spectraflair paint looked stunning in the sun. Ed spent most of the morning giving me an extensive handover and talked me through the history of the car again and went through all the quirks of TVRs in advance of a faultless drive home. Just in time for the summer!

All in all, I would highly recommend Ed whether you are looking to source a car or sell one on. Ed made the purchase enjoyable. He is a pleasure to deal with and stocks some seriously nice cars!

My quest to return to TVR ownership began with two years of trying to find a car that I started to believe did not exist. Whilst trawling the ads it appears everything that fitted my criteria even the colour. The dealer Schmoo Automotive who are they, is the information correct?
I arrange a journey with some scepticism. On arrival I immediately commit the deadly sin of showing to much interest oh and of course there is this bloke called Ed rabbiting in my ear I think confirming the car is as good as I thought.
It was now time to sit down and have a cup of tea with Ed and look at the paperwork and talk about a px. After about an hour I realised that whilst Ed talked a lot he really did know his stuff.
I decided to go away and sell my car myself whilst keeping in touch with Ed about the TVR, but Ed was now going to Europe on a motorcycle holiday, but true to his word any questions I had he would return my call each evening.
On his return from holiday it was agreed he would px my car and the deal was done. There was then a period of very wet weather and it took about three weeks to swop the cars during which time there was no pressure from Ed.
Now four years later the car was everything he said and probably better. Yes it has taken me four years to write my review but that is probably because when he sold my px he described me as a non typical sixty year old Evo driver ha ha!
Since Ed sold me the car he has always been happy to answer any questions or help where possible.

Having spent a few year driving the latest supercars I was very much looking for a an older TVR convertible to get back to basics. Ed was very accommodating spending lots of time, multiple test drives and leaving me alone for at least an hour to consolidate my thoughts and decide what I wanted to do. No pushy sales just good honest advice and a decent cup of tea. I subsequently bought and then 3 years later also sold my car via Shmoo. All a very painless process, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Ed.

I can’t recommend Ed and Ross at Shmoo Automotive enough for the level of trustworthy, friendly service they offer and the fantastic cars and expert knowledge they give you access to. True gents who I thoroughly enjoyed dealing with. I will without a doubt be back to them in the future for my next performance car.

I was a clueless first time TVR buyer, but I felt completely reassured that they had my best interests at heart and they not only found me the perfect car, but also fully overhauled and detailed it so when I picked it up it drove like a dream and looked brand new!

I found myself in a tight spot during the pandemic and sadly was forced to sell at the worst time possible in a very depressed market. Ed very kindly bought the car back off me at a fair price, which helped me more than I think I thanked him enough for. Indicative of the sort of genuine guys they are who will look after you in the long term and give you true peace of mind and a great all-round experience that keeps you coming back.

Thank you Ed and Ross! Five stars all the way.

Would highly recommend Ed and the Shmoo team! Fantasticly pleasant chap, open, honest and a good sense of humour, exactly what you're after when purchasing a classic from the trade.

Recently bought a beautiful Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1 in excellent condition from him. What really impressed me was the number of detailed photos of outside, inside, under the bonnet and the restoration work that were available on his website. Especially handy in the COVID times we live in! I also appreciated his honesty highlighting things that he would fix if he were to own the car, rather than hoping you didn't notice them. Quick to respond and flexible with viewing arrangements.

Would happily buy from again!

Brilliant service from Ed at Shmoo Automotive. We needed to buy a commercial vehicle urgently for our Christmas deliveries. Within a couple of days the van arrived and it’s perfect for our needs. Ed kept us in the loop every step of the way, would highly recommend.

It was early 2021 when the combination of working remotely in a confused COVID world and seeing some hefty bills on the horizon for my ageing Boxster SE poked me in the ribs to make some changes - one of which was to buy a new motor - something a bit different perhaps!

I’d previously toyed with the idea of a BMW i8 but passed it by for various reasons. However, I decided to do some more research into this ‘marmite’ car - is it a sports car, supercar, neither or something in between? I’ll leave that for others to decide but, thanks to Shmoo, for me it still brings a smile to my face each time I slide through those dihedral doors to take her for a spin - whether that be with the electric-blue purr or the throaty-orange sport option!

Like most of us, I’ve had my share of good, bad and indifferent car-buying experiences over the years. However, none of the above with Shmoo who provided an ‘exceptional service’. From my first contact with the charismatic Ed in early 2021 right through to today, I’ve got to say the experience has been second to none.

There weren’t many i8 Roadsters available but I soon realised that this was a ‘special’ car that deserved careful consideration and therefore it was imperative to completely trust the dealer. Ed is so much more than a ‘salesman’ - he’s honest, transparent, informed, enthusiastic and goes the extra mile (literally) to provide a top-rate personal customer service.

I soon realised that the quality of Shmoo’s specialist vehicles was matched by a quality service - driven by a quality bloke in Ed.

On the 4th April 2021, following many weeks of emails and phone calls (I did say I was fussy), my stunning 2019 plate i8 Roadster was delivered to me in Bristol, in perfect order. And the icing on the cake - a personal handover by the man himself (Ed) - a fantastic surprise.

For me, Ed provided exactly what I wanted in my i8 Roadster - high spec, near perfect condition, ver low mileage and a FSH. I’m fussy and attention to detail is very important to me - but this didn’t phase Shmoo, with Ed happy to provide advice and guidance not only on the i8, e.g. detailing tips, but also with regards to the sale of my Boxster and even providing advice and guidance on the subsequent purchase of an Mercedes A200 AMG for my daughter.

To conclude, I fully endorse and recommend Ed at Shmoo Automotive as, in my experience, the market lead in independent specialist cars. Talk to Ed - you will not be disappointed.

Pete Hall @ Bristol.