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Blakewater said:
A neighbour of mine has ordered a new kitchen and said the showroom was packed with lots of people buying. I think the election and Brexit has made people perceive that it's OK to make large purchases now when they weren't sure before, whatever the reality of the situation.
I got a cheap deal on a BMW in an empty showroom before Christmas. It was packed just after new year when I collected it.
Yep, everyone I'm speaking to (even the guy who did my tattoo a couple of weeks ago) has said it's like a tap has been turned on and on full. I got a cheap deal on a BMW in an empty showroom before Christmas. It was packed just after new year when I collected it.
The general view is that with the election and Brexit, no matter one's views, we know what's happening now so can move on.
Blakewater said:
Are people doing a lot of handovers of 20 reg cars tomorrow?
Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
We don't do handovers on a Sunday, so nope, none tomorrow.Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
Our March handovers are spread over the month like any normal month, we have one on Monday and that's it, the majority will be towards the end as that is when they are arriving.
There is no longer this mad rush for everyone wanting a new plate, half don't understand it and many don't care.
PCP question. I don't know who the finance co is yet but my missus just got rejected for 0% APR and they've offered 4% over the term instead. Is this common? She's got a flawless credit record but has only been registered as a resident in the UK for 2 years as we live here and in Sweden as well but she now works in the UK full time, hence the need for a new car as she keeps using mine! I am going to do the finance for her instead to get 0% but I was a bit shocked she didn't get it, do they search manually or is it a computer says no type thing?
HTP99 said:
Blakewater said:
Are people doing a lot of handovers of 20 reg cars tomorrow?
Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
We don't do handovers on a Sunday, so nope, none tomorrow.Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
Our March handovers are spread over the month like any normal month, we have one on Monday and that's it, the majority will be towards the end as that is when they are arriving.
There is no longer this mad rush for everyone wanting a new plate, half don't understand it and many don't care.
I can remember seeing loads of new plate cars in the first few days , I always wondered if back in the day that gave a real boost in sales ?
Buster73 said:
HTP99 said:
Blakewater said:
Are people doing a lot of handovers of 20 reg cars tomorrow?
Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
We don't do handovers on a Sunday, so nope, none tomorrow.Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
Our March handovers are spread over the month like any normal month, we have one on Monday and that's it, the majority will be towards the end as that is when they are arriving.
There is no longer this mad rush for everyone wanting a new plate, half don't understand it and many don't care.
I can remember seeing loads of new plate cars in the first few days , I always wondered if back in the day that gave a real boost in sales ?
ks, but I remember someone telling me the reason they changed to 2 plate issues a year was so that the sales were spread more evenly as people would wait to get the new reg... I remember when my dad got a new 5 series and he had to keep it in the garage for a few days as he picked it up before the cars moved from F to G reg.BrabusMog said:
PCP question. I don't know who the finance co is yet but my missus just got rejected for 0% APR and they've offered 4% over the term instead. Is this common? She's got a flawless credit record but has only been registered as a resident in the UK for 2 years as we live here and in Sweden as well but she now works in the UK full time, hence the need for a new car as she keeps using mine! I am going to do the finance for her instead to get 0% but I was a bit shocked she didn't get it, do they search manually or is it a computer says no type thing?
Or manufacturers finance company won't entertain unless there is at least 3 years trace in the UK.Blakewater said:
Are people doing a lot of handovers of 20 reg cars tomorrow?
Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
I've got 6 out tomorrow, 4 Dusters and 2 Clio. I'll be in from 8am to get cracking so I can try and sell stuff too. Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
HTP99 said:
BrabusMog said:
PCP question. I don't know who the finance co is yet but my missus just got rejected for 0% APR and they've offered 4% over the term instead. Is this common? She's got a flawless credit record but has only been registered as a resident in the UK for 2 years as we live here and in Sweden as well but she now works in the UK full time, hence the need for a new car as she keeps using mine! I am going to do the finance for her instead to get 0% but I was a bit shocked she didn't get it, do they search manually or is it a computer says no type thing?
Or manufacturers finance company won't entertain unless there is at least 3 years trace in the UK.
BrabusMog said:
Buster73 said:
HTP99 said:
Blakewater said:
Are people doing a lot of handovers of 20 reg cars tomorrow?
Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
We don't do handovers on a Sunday, so nope, none tomorrow.Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
Our March handovers are spread over the month like any normal month, we have one on Monday and that's it, the majority will be towards the end as that is when they are arriving.
There is no longer this mad rush for everyone wanting a new plate, half don't understand it and many don't care.
I can remember seeing loads of new plate cars in the first few days , I always wondered if back in the day that gave a real boost in sales ?
ks, but I remember someone telling me the reason they changed to 2 plate issues a year was so that the sales were spread more evenly as people would wait to get the new reg... I remember when my dad got a new 5 series and he had to keep it in the garage for a few days as he picked it up before the cars moved from F to G reg.21st Century Man said:
BrabusMog said:
Buster73 said:
HTP99 said:
Blakewater said:
Are people doing a lot of handovers of 20 reg cars tomorrow?
Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
We don't do handovers on a Sunday, so nope, none tomorrow.Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
Our March handovers are spread over the month like any normal month, we have one on Monday and that's it, the majority will be towards the end as that is when they are arriving.
There is no longer this mad rush for everyone wanting a new plate, half don't understand it and many don't care.
I can remember seeing loads of new plate cars in the first few days , I always wondered if back in the day that gave a real boost in sales ?
ks, but I remember someone telling me the reason they changed to 2 plate issues a year was so that the sales were spread more evenly as people would wait to get the new reg... I remember when my dad got a new 5 series and he had to keep it in the garage for a few days as he picked it up before the cars moved from F to G reg.21st Century Man said:
BrabusMog said:
Buster73 said:
HTP99 said:
Blakewater said:
Are people doing a lot of handovers of 20 reg cars tomorrow?
Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
We don't do handovers on a Sunday, so nope, none tomorrow.Have there been a lot of orders of them?
Is it going to be difficult with 1st March falling on a Sunday when dealerships would normally be open shorter hours, or not at all.
Our March handovers are spread over the month like any normal month, we have one on Monday and that's it, the majority will be towards the end as that is when they are arriving.
There is no longer this mad rush for everyone wanting a new plate, half don't understand it and many don't care.
I can remember seeing loads of new plate cars in the first few days , I always wondered if back in the day that gave a real boost in sales ?
ks, but I remember someone telling me the reason they changed to 2 plate issues a year was so that the sales were spread more evenly as people would wait to get the new reg... I remember when my dad got a new 5 series and he had to keep it in the garage for a few days as he picked it up before the cars moved from F to G reg.
I too remember the big August 1 events
I never went to any of the parties or actually picked up at midnight but I did have 2 'First Day Covers'
1980 Fiesta 1300 Ghia...picked up late afternoon
1991 Rover 214SLi...delivered the day before...masking tape over the number plates...on trade plates
I never went to any of the parties or actually picked up at midnight but I did have 2 'First Day Covers'
1980 Fiesta 1300 Ghia...picked up late afternoon
1991 Rover 214SLi...delivered the day before...masking tape over the number plates...on trade plates
CRA1G said:
I remember back in the day late sixties I would go with my dad to pick up his new car and the dealership would hold a party for customers serving food and Alcohol... waiting until midnight to drive away on the 1st of August in there new car...
My missus got a new Clio, S Reg, in Aug 1998 and the dealer would only let us pick it up either at midnight, or after 4PM, as their orders were to sell cars, not be doing handovers, on the 1st. As we had young kids, neither was convenient, so they delivered it a couple of days before. One thing I expected an issue with was insurance, but it was no problem, they just stressed we couldn't drive it until the first.It does stick in my mind that we went into a biggish VW dealer on the first Sunday in March a few years ago and I expected it to be mad. Over the couple of hours it took to buy a car we were the only people in there.
Sheepshanks said:
My missus got a new Clio, S Reg, in Aug 1998 and the dealer would only let us pick it up either at midnight, or after 4PM, as their orders were to sell cars, not be doing handovers, on the 1st. As we had young kids, neither was convenient, so they delivered it a couple of days before. One thing I expected an issue with was insurance, but it was no problem, they just stressed we couldn't drive it until the first.
It does stick in my mind that we went into a biggish VW dealer on the first Sunday in March a few years ago and I expected it to be mad. Over the couple of hours it took to buy a car we were the only people in there.
I personally don’t think the registration plate thing is a big deal anymore.It does stick in my mind that we went into a biggish VW dealer on the first Sunday in March a few years ago and I expected it to be mad. Over the couple of hours it took to buy a car we were the only people in there.
I don’t know anyone that cares about it anyway
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