Ask a car salesman anything...anything at all (Vol. 2).
Discussion
Milner993 said:
With any of our finance incentives on used vehicles such as free servicing or deposit contributions, you are advised that if you settle the finance before you have made 3 consecutive payments any incentives will be clawed back!
You are well within your rights to cancel within the 14 days or before the three payments have been made just as long as you don't expect to keep anything that incentivised you take out the finance over paying "cash"
I understand you can refinance a PCP (or any other financial agreement) - do any dealers do this, or is it just brokers? You are well within your rights to cancel within the 14 days or before the three payments have been made just as long as you don't expect to keep anything that incentivised you take out the finance over paying "cash"
Milner993 said:
With any of our finance incentives on used vehicles such as free servicing or deposit contributions, you are advised that if you settle the finance before you have made 3 consecutive payments any incentives will be clawed back!
You are well within your rights to cancel within the 14 days or before the three payments have been made just as long as you don't expect to keep anything that incentivised you take out the finance over paying "cash"
Thanks for that. I really will have to read the small print as the one I'm looking at includes the £600 deposit contributions plus the first 2 services FOCYou are well within your rights to cancel within the 14 days or before the three payments have been made just as long as you don't expect to keep anything that incentivised you take out the finance over paying "cash"
I must but in a fairly small minority of people that don’t actively seek to screw over an entity that I hope, even need, to rely on for future work, for the sake of an nominal (in the grand scheme of things) kickback.
I’m not saying dealers should be sanctified, but if I can’t perform necessary work on the car (a likely event given how much software is involved these days, that and my hopelessness as a mechanic) then it’s in my best interest to maintain a good relationship.
I guess it’s like this - if I needed to use a restaurant from time to time, I’d rather have a good relationship with the staff there than trash the place with a bad review after my first visit, but carry on going there through necessity and getting a perfunctory level of service (or worse) at full price, with no concessions (e.g. freebies, stuff that they aren’t obligated to give but do so, etc). That may or may not be a bit of a crap analogy.
Also, “there are other dealers” Is a fair point, but those other dealers could be some distance further away, which itself would incur additional costs in using them (travel expenses, time, etc)
I’m not saying dealers should be sanctified, but if I can’t perform necessary work on the car (a likely event given how much software is involved these days, that and my hopelessness as a mechanic) then it’s in my best interest to maintain a good relationship.
I guess it’s like this - if I needed to use a restaurant from time to time, I’d rather have a good relationship with the staff there than trash the place with a bad review after my first visit, but carry on going there through necessity and getting a perfunctory level of service (or worse) at full price, with no concessions (e.g. freebies, stuff that they aren’t obligated to give but do so, etc). That may or may not be a bit of a crap analogy.
Also, “there are other dealers” Is a fair point, but those other dealers could be some distance further away, which itself would incur additional costs in using them (travel expenses, time, etc)
paddy1970 said:
Most sales and service departments are totally disconnected so I am not too sure that the relationship building is relevant.
This - In most glass palaces I’m not sure the sales guys will even recognise you when you rock up for a service 12 months later, if the same salesman’s even still there!SteBrown91 said:
paddy1970 said:
Most sales and service departments are totally disconnected so I am not too sure that the relationship building is relevant.
This - In most glass palaces I’m not sure the sales guys will even recognise you when you rock up for a service 12 months later, if the same salesman’s even still there!Milner993 said:
With any of our finance incentives on used vehicles such as free servicing or deposit contributions, you are advised that if you settle the finance before you have made 3 consecutive payments any incentives will be clawed back!
You are well within your rights to cancel within the 14 days or before the three payments have been made just as long as you don't expect to keep anything that incentivised you take out the finance over paying "cash"
What about the ubiquitous £2000 deposit contribution if you take out PCP? (VW) Does that get clawed back?You are well within your rights to cancel within the 14 days or before the three payments have been made just as long as you don't expect to keep anything that incentivised you take out the finance over paying "cash"
papa3 said:
lornemalvo said:
What about the ubiquitous £2000 deposit contribution if you take out PCP? (VW) Does that get clawed back?
Nope, not if its a manufacturer payment lord trumpton said:
As other threads on the matter have turned into an argument; can you guys who actually operate at the sharp end confirm the following please?
- Are the prices of used cars beginning to soften?
- Is the demand from the public for used cars easing a little?
Many thanks
Yes (but not massively) and yes. I can only speak for Volvo, but our new supply of ICE cars is almost back to normal, PHEV's and BEV's is patchy at best for supply. We're now doing big discounts on selected ICE cars which leaves a year old XC90 now similarly priced to a new one. - Are the prices of used cars beginning to soften?
- Is the demand from the public for used cars easing a little?
Many thanks
Thought this was worth sharing for a giggle. You have to bless the persistence of this bs:
On behaf of the Directors at [redacted], we would like to invite you to our once-a-year Directors Event being held at all of our retailers below, between Friday 9th and Monday 12th September.
Directors Event
Our Directors have authorised us to offer some staggering discounts on the [redacted] range over these four days. So exceptional are these savings that at this stage we cannot put these in writing – but we are sure, that you will not be disappointed
The Event will run like this
On arrival you will see a list of cars all with great savings against the manufacturers retail price; simply select the car of choice, we can value your part exchange and offer you a price (if applicable) it’s that simple. Should you require finance, we can also offer competitive rates across all models. Finance options are available. Any outstanding finance on your existing vehicle can be incorporated into an offer on a new car.
Remember the Directors Event offers are only available during the event.
On behaf of the Directors at [redacted], we would like to invite you to our once-a-year Directors Event being held at all of our retailers below, between Friday 9th and Monday 12th September.
Directors Event
Our Directors have authorised us to offer some staggering discounts on the [redacted] range over these four days. So exceptional are these savings that at this stage we cannot put these in writing – but we are sure, that you will not be disappointed
The Event will run like this
On arrival you will see a list of cars all with great savings against the manufacturers retail price; simply select the car of choice, we can value your part exchange and offer you a price (if applicable) it’s that simple. Should you require finance, we can also offer competitive rates across all models. Finance options are available. Any outstanding finance on your existing vehicle can be incorporated into an offer on a new car.
Remember the Directors Event offers are only available during the event.
CloudStuff said:
Thought this was worth sharing for a giggle. You have to bless the persistence of this bs:
On behaf of the Directors at [redacted], we would like to invite you to our once-a-year Directors Event being held at all of our retailers below, between Friday 9th and Monday 12th September.
Directors Event
Our Directors have authorised us to offer some staggering discounts on the [redacted] range over these four days. So exceptional are these savings that at this stage we cannot put these in writing – but we are sure, that you will not be disappointed
The Event will run like this
On arrival you will see a list of cars all with great savings against the manufacturers retail price; simply select the car of choice, we can value your part exchange and offer you a price (if applicable) it’s that simple. Should you require finance, we can also offer competitive rates across all models. Finance options are available. Any outstanding finance on your existing vehicle can be incorporated into an offer on a new car.
Remember the Directors Event offers are only available during the event.
I had an email on what would appear to be the same event.On behaf of the Directors at [redacted], we would like to invite you to our once-a-year Directors Event being held at all of our retailers below, between Friday 9th and Monday 12th September.
Directors Event
Our Directors have authorised us to offer some staggering discounts on the [redacted] range over these four days. So exceptional are these savings that at this stage we cannot put these in writing – but we are sure, that you will not be disappointed
The Event will run like this
On arrival you will see a list of cars all with great savings against the manufacturers retail price; simply select the car of choice, we can value your part exchange and offer you a price (if applicable) it’s that simple. Should you require finance, we can also offer competitive rates across all models. Finance options are available. Any outstanding finance on your existing vehicle can be incorporated into an offer on a new car.
Remember the Directors Event offers are only available during the event.
I looked at it, but I won't be looking any further.
The Rotrex Kid said:
Had a similar event this week at our site. Sold 120 cars over 4 days at two franchises. Did some cut throat deals but it’s all about the numbers 
Out of interest, would similar success be had by sending an email out saying, "We'll be offering maximum discounts accross the range. Please visit between x and y. You may want to make an appointment, as we expect to be busy"?I.e., do people really fall for the additional flannel?
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