Guilia options and dealers
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BertBert

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20,396 posts

227 months

Tuesday 16th November 2021
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Hi all, new here and new to Alfas. I have an opportunity to have a Guilia and whilst I'd love to have a quadrifolio (and the budget is there), I think I'll not enjoy the ludicrous bhp and prefer the more mundane abilities of the Veloce. To the question, is there a sympathetic dealer in the south east that could help with test drives and sensible advice?

I've been through a few car phases. (old) Porsches, and Lotuses (Bell and Collvill) and know where to turn, but am a novice in the Alfa world.

Thanks in advance
Bert

xyyman

1,086 posts

241 months

Wednesday 17th November 2021
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Depends where in the South East. I've bought from Thames in both the Slough and Tunbridge Wells locations and they were very helpful.

Steve Campbell

2,251 posts

184 months

Thursday 18th November 2021
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I bought my QF from Slough earlier this year and had good communications and service plus a test drive.

BertBert

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20,396 posts

227 months

Thursday 18th November 2021
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Thanks both!
Bert

carparkno1

1,437 posts

174 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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Beechdale Alfa do great discounts. Worth looking at the Affinity scheme to see if you qualify


BertBert

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227 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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Thanks, I had seen that mentioned, both Beechdale and the Affinity scheme. What is it?

BlackStang5point0

2,266 posts

229 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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BertBert

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Friday 19th November 2021
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BlackStang5point0 said:
Thanks, I'm probably a bit slow, but it didn't make much sense to me! Seems to say that the Affinity scheme is a cash purchase with your own finance "the Affinity scheme is for those who want to arrange their own finance". Then on the new car page it has a finance example under Affinity & Cash with a reference to alfa financial services. Probably best to phone and ask!

worsy

6,231 posts

191 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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BertBert said:
BlackStang5point0 said:
Thanks, I'm probably a bit slow, but it didn't make much sense to me! Seems to say that the Affinity scheme is a cash purchase with your own finance "the Affinity scheme is for those who want to arrange their own finance". Then on the new car page it has a finance example under Affinity & Cash with a reference to alfa financial services. Probably best to phone and ask!
The bit of interest is below:

The AA - Allianz - Ambulance Service - Armed forces - Aston Martin - British Association of shooting members - BT - C&J Clark Shoes - Centrica - Case & New Holland Dealers - Checkatrade Trade Members - CSMA - Dunhelm - DVLA - EE - Europcar Employees - FCA approved bodyshops and service only Dealers - FCA drivers club members - FCA retailers (family only) - Ferrari and Maserati Dealers - Fire service - Football league and Clubs inc season ticket holders - Hairdressing council members - Harley Davidson Employees and dealers - Harvey Nichols - Headmasters Salons - HomeServe - Iveco dealers - Local Authorities - Mamas & Papas - Marks & Spencers - Morrisons Supermarkets - National Geographic TV channel members - NHS - Police Federation and staff - Post Office - Redde PLC - Royal Bank of Scotland - Royal Mail - Sainsburys - Santander - Selfridges - Sixt Rent a Car - Sports professionals current and ex - Surfing England members - Teachers - Supermarket staff - Delivery, Post & courier services - carers - care home workers - Utility company workers - Alfa Romeo owners club members.

Do you or any of the people mentioned in the link work for the above.

BertBert

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Friday 19th November 2021
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One imagines that becoming a member of the owners club is fairly simple?

Steve Campbell

2,251 posts

184 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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I used the Privilege scheme as well for purchase of new car. I'm the uncle of a policeman so it's not just you but quite broad "immediate" family. No idea how they make that scheme work but there you go. Good discount too in my opinion.

Edited by Steve Campbell on Friday 19th November 12:42

BertBert

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20,396 posts

227 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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Yes, the discounts do seem good. Although it might be a problem actually finding a new car to buy!

worsy

6,231 posts

191 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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BertBert said:
One imagines that becoming a member of the owners club is fairly simple?
For CSMA (now Boundless) you can join it for £30 from a friend recommendation. Even if you had a season ticket at a Football League club you get discount.

It's 7,500 off the Veloce btw

https://www.aroc-uk.com/affinity-q4-2021

https://www.polfed.org/westmids/media/4070/fca-aff...

BertBert

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Friday 19th November 2021
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worsy said:
BertBert said:
One imagines that becoming a member of the owners club is fairly simple?
For CSMA (now Boundless) you can join it for £30 from a friend recommendation. Even if you had a season ticket at a Football League club you get discount.

It's 7,500 off the Veloce btw

https://www.aroc-uk.com/affinity-q4-2021

https://www.polfed.org/westmids/media/4070/fca-aff...
Looks like you need to be an AROC member for 6 months, they must have seen me coming!

BertBert

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Friday 19th November 2021
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F-in-L was a member of the CSMA and Mrs Bert previously worked for BT (back in the dark ages). All interesting stuff.

worsy

6,231 posts

191 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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BertBert said:
F-in-L was a member of the CSMA and Mrs Bert previously worked for BT (back in the dark ages). All interesting stuff.
https://www.boundless.co.uk/landing/who-can-join

I'm a member - if we become friends you can join.

BertBert

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Friday 19th November 2021
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worsy said:
https://www.boundless.co.uk/landing/who-can-join

I'm a member - if we become friends you can join.
Well, I've always thought what a friendly person you are and we have lots in common, being interested in cars, IT, my wife grew up on the Shropshire/Welsh border area as well biggrin

worsy

6,231 posts

191 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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BertBert said:
worsy said:
https://www.boundless.co.uk/landing/who-can-join

I'm a member - if we become friends you can join.
Well, I've always thought what a friendly person you are and we have lots in common, being interested in cars, IT, my wife grew up on the Shropshire/Welsh border area as well biggrin
biggrin Well you have my email address since we've been friends for so long. Sometimes it's quicker just to click that PM button.

CNW25

43 posts

148 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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Phone up Beechdale, they will talk you through how the scheme works. It is very easy to qualify for it and the discounts are huge. They will also tell you what, if any, stock they have in/coming soon. In my experience Beechdale were a joy to deal with.

stevebph

37 posts

278 months

Friday 19th November 2021
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My wife bought a new Stelvio last month from Beechdale on the Infinity program.

Infinity paperwork easy for qualifying employment, just needed details of employer and job with payroll number.

Great service from Stuart at Beechdale and not a swirl mark on the Alfa red paint unlike the Carmine red on a previous new Macan GTS