Main Dealer vs Broker (Freedom Contracts)

[Chris101]

Anyone used Freedom Contracts? http://www.freedomcontracts.com

I am about to take out a PCH on the Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 TDI CR 150ps Scout 4x4 5dr DSG with metallic paint and following options - Front parking sensors and keyless entry.

Freedom Contracts is working out £300 cheaper inc their admin free of £200 over the 24month contract as apposed to simspons skoda (main dealers).
Simpsons Skoda have been the more helpful on the phone but obviously there is £300 difference.

What would you do as Simpsons Skoda said they would not budge on the prices?

Thanks

[talksthetorque]

I'd decide if going direct with the dealer (and any goodwill this may bring) is worth £300.
Once the broker has the fee, everything like booking services is over to the actual leasco anyway.
You may prefer one point of contact.

[bompey]

i ordered from them and a 4 month wait turned into a 12 month and then i cancelled. maybe not their fault but someone was mucking me about.

[Sheepshanks]

talksthetorque said:

You may prefer one point of contact.

I bought a new car recently and agonised over DriveTheDeal or using the local dealer for a few £100's more. Chose the local dealer and ordering, a query while awaiting deliver, collection and then dealing with an issue after deliver where all dealt with by different people.

I tried to contact the sales manger to discuss this in a constructive comment way but she never returned my calls. I sent a courteous email to the group head office and they never responded.

With that, and using WBAC to value our PX, I know what I'll be doing if there's a next time.

[Chris101]

thanks for the responses.

Seems like mixed views, from the post on here and other views online.

I am waiting for a leasing company to get back to me on Monday with a quote and if not as competitive, I will take the risk with Freedom

[anonymous-user]

I wouldn't read too much into delayed orders - I doubt that's something the leasing company have much control over.