Best Lease Car Deals Available? (Vol 4)

Best Lease Car Deals Available? (Vol 4)

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Toastovhudds

108 posts

87 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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T0M said:
MrOnTheRopes said:
Actual requirements (W&T etc) will always be from the funder, and therefore in the contract.

As for the full initial up front... well not saying it's impossible but there's no doubt it's very unusual.
My main issue is that I've received no contract or paperwork whatsoever, just bank details via email to send 2.5k to - all highly unusual and seems all a bit dodgy.
According to Companies House, the firm has only been trading since 5th May 2017. Wouldn't touch with a barge pole either

Towilluk

12 posts

88 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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I have been on the hunt for a good deal on a large SUV to tow a big caravan. My Golf R goes back soon so looking at something a bit swanky. My local Audi dealer is trying to tempt me with the following deal, I have not seen anything really to compare it to see to, so would be keen to gauge people's thoughts.

Audi Q7 3.0TDI Quattro S Line Tip

3x35 £580 PCM Inc VAT

10k per annum

GaryG182

294 posts

225 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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If it is legit they are going out of their way to make it look as suspicious as possible! Small things like not giving a name when answering the phone or on emails!?

PistonIan

15 posts

86 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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GaryG182 said:
If it is legit they are going out of their way to make it look as suspicious as possible! Small things like not giving a name when answering the phone or on emails!?
Have a look at the email header information... see if that all stacks up!

PenelopaPitstop

2,176 posts

135 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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Ask who's the founder for the deal. I wouldn't pay by bank transfer without seeing any documents and making sure it's real deal.

RSTurboPaul

10,686 posts

260 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/company/1075707...

Sheraz Arif

Suite 97
792 Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 6UG


A 'suite'? Sounds like someone's trying to be as anonymous as possible.

I get that, I really do, as I wouldn't want my home address logged for everyone to see forever, but when you're asking for £2.5k upfront via un-refundable bank transfer, alarm bells ring for me...

Perhaps he really is a sound chap, looking to start up a good business (as he does have all the relevant information on the website, like company number etc) and we are too quick to judge, but you know how the saying goes - if it looks too good to be true / if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck / etc.

As a trading company, it would be a reasonable expectation that they have the capability to process credit cards - in which case I would pay on credit card for extra protection. If they don't offer it, well...

GaryG182

294 posts

225 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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Agreed, no chance I'm doing a bank transfer! Asked twice for information regarding funder and not forthcoming!

loskie

5,350 posts

122 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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And ironically if you look at the postcode it spells MUG!


in fact dodgy as a very dodgy thing.
https://www.mbe.co.uk/manchesterdidsbury/business

for all you know you could be funding the next terror attack.

Edited by loskie on Monday 5th June 15:52

TomScrut

2,547 posts

90 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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loskie said:
And ironically if you look at the postcode it spells MUG!


in fact dodgy as a very dodgy thing.
https://www.mbe.co.uk/manchesterdidsbury/business

for all you know you could be funding the next terror attack.

Edited by loskie on Monday 5th June 15:52
"A prestigious high street or professional business district mailing address for your website, letterheads and business cards for less than £1 per day* (for example: Suite 12, 792 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6UG England)"

So that's it isn't it?

PistonIan

15 posts

86 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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TomScrut said:
"A prestigious high street or professional business district mailing address for your website, letterheads and business cards for less than £1 per day* (for example: Suite 12, 792 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6UG England)"

So that's it isn't it?
Looks like it.. The original listing on CHAL has been removed...

GaryG182

294 posts

225 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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Somewhat annoyed I've supplied these clowns with all my personal information and bank account details!

PistonIan

15 posts

86 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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GaryG182 said:
Somewhat annoyed I've supplied these clowns with all my personal information and bank account details!
Seriously, you should report it to the Police.

Pulse00

527 posts

101 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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I never call the number on the comparison website. Always Google the company then call them with the number on their website. I did in this instance but they never got back to me.

GaryG182

294 posts

225 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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Reported to Action Fraud. Feel a bit stupid for filling out the online finance form and giving them all my information now! Won't be in such a rush next time.

schmunk

4,399 posts

127 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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Sorry to be slightly off topic but I have an S-Max arriving soon on a 2 year lease (probably 12-15k miles in that time).

I've been offered bodywork insurance for £350 for the term - covers up to 12 dings of up to 30cm/3mm deep each, or £150 towards fixing each larger one.

I'm inclined not to take it, and risk needing smart repairs. What do you think?

beeej

1,400 posts

195 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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Waste of £350 IMHO.

StrikesAK

41 posts

98 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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Skaif said:
Sorry just seen this, they did it all over the phone. Sent me an email to print and sign which I did and it all got confirmed today!
I just got my updated monthlies now! Works out £360 including the admin fee for an extra 10k miles. Gonna print it out and send it off asap!

benny.c

3,491 posts

209 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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Toby-ahla6 said:
Hello All - I've been reading this forum with great interest and wondered if anyone has a view on this deal (good or bad!) through a main dealer.

Audi TT 1.8 Sport in black
6+23 at £272.99 (inc VAT)
10k per annum

Worth it?

Thanks in advance.
Mine was 9+23 at £219 (inc VAT)
8K per annum
Fees about £275

I couldn't find anything cheaper at the time.

JAG235

17 posts

86 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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benny.c said:
Toby-ahla6 said:
Hello All - I've been reading this forum with great interest and wondered if anyone has a view on this deal (good or bad!) through a main dealer.

Audi TT 1.8 Sport in black
6+23 at £272.99 (inc VAT)
10k per annum

Worth it?

Thanks in advance.
Mine was 9+23 at £219 (inc VAT)
8K per annum
Fees about £275

I couldn't find anything cheaper at the time.
Would you mind saying where your respective deals were from guys? I'm best at 284 on a 6 + 23 at the minute.

Was yours not a 6 + 35 Toby?

amit1066

9 posts

103 months

Monday 5th June 2017
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Hi
I currently have a scirocco R on lease which ends november. I currently pay 216/month. Anyone know of any similar cars for this price at all? cheers
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