Why do dealerships take cars home
Discussion
So was going to look at an X3M with my brother today only to be told that ‘one of the managers was using it and it would be back tomorrow’ why do they do this?
I thought the days of them using cars like they were they’re own like this were over as they weren’t taxed? Also means BMW just lost out in a sale today! Little pee’d off!
I thought the days of them using cars like they were they’re own like this were over as they weren’t taxed? Also means BMW just lost out in a sale today! Little pee’d off!
It was more of the fact that we’d rung twice before and to be told that it wouldn’t be in but such is life. Basically instead of buying, say a 1 owner car, it’s a two owner car because someone is using it regularly.
Just got back from looking at the rivals - GLC 63S etc. All very nice!
Just got back from looking at the rivals - GLC 63S etc. All very nice!
scottygib553 said:
Sounds like BMW dodged a bullet to be honest.
Wow nice reply. Thanks - based on what. When buying any car I’d kinda expect it to be there, during a weekend when people would be coming in to look at cars. I thought that was why garages were there? Not a place where the sales people can take them home when they want to?No my brother did not buy a car this weekend - but that’s not a surprise.
The BMW - we were told it would be there during the week. Rang this morning to check, no the manger had taken it home
I was just rather surprised that dealers did this and took the M cars home. Perhaps with the 1/2 series but the M series I would have expected them to be held at the dealer due to their M status. Apparently I was wrong! I guess a bit naive of me! Lol Will keep this in mind in the future when I buy my next car lol given the chance would I do the same - oh yes!
Genuine question how is the tax worked out now as I assumed the vehicles had no taxes when passed form owner to owner?
Anyway, we did look at the rivals and brother has returned home with some thinking to do!
The BMW - we were told it would be there during the week. Rang this morning to check, no the manger had taken it home
I was just rather surprised that dealers did this and took the M cars home. Perhaps with the 1/2 series but the M series I would have expected them to be held at the dealer due to their M status. Apparently I was wrong! I guess a bit naive of me! Lol Will keep this in mind in the future when I buy my next car lol given the chance would I do the same - oh yes!
Genuine question how is the tax worked out now as I assumed the vehicles had no taxes when passed form owner to owner?
Anyway, we did look at the rivals and brother has returned home with some thinking to do!
Wow, never thought it would generate this much discussion.
So to underline the thread...
The used cars at a main dealer are able to be used by the staff as their own while they are on the lot.
I guess in a way it makes sense - just not something I was expected originally. My reaction on here may be a bit over the top (oops, sorry!), hence why I didn't mention the actual dealer - it was meant to be a genuine question. I must admit to thinking, while the cars were on the lot, they were on the lot and waiting to be sold as assets of the dealer, therefore insured for the amount given condition/milage etc not being used as company cars, which in a way I guess they are!
Learn something new everyday!
So to underline the thread...
The used cars at a main dealer are able to be used by the staff as their own while they are on the lot.
I guess in a way it makes sense - just not something I was expected originally. My reaction on here may be a bit over the top (oops, sorry!), hence why I didn't mention the actual dealer - it was meant to be a genuine question. I must admit to thinking, while the cars were on the lot, they were on the lot and waiting to be sold as assets of the dealer, therefore insured for the amount given condition/milage etc not being used as company cars, which in a way I guess they are!
Learn something new everyday!
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