Recent content by Dr Robert

I've also tried, unsuccessfully, at Trumpington with a ZS Long Range. I wonder if those who are having some success are driving short range models? The SR and LR batteries are different not just in capacity but in chemistry so presumably the software is different too.

Anyone being messed around by their dealers should consider placing another order order or two online. Remember, distance selling regulations apply as long as you don't step foot in the dealership so you can cancel at any time. For example, these guys have some 'stock' Long Range Trophies...

Luscombe are telling 'new' customers that have a Silver Long Range Trophy Connect in stock and more coming soon...

According to the tracker on this site you did jump the queue. Dealers are not providing cars on a first come first served basis. I'd suggest they are serving their most profitable customers first (retail, no discount, financed by the dealer etc) Luscombe have admitted making cars available...

I'm guessing you are not a Tusker or Motability customer @Striker.

If you see large dealers with cars to sell, they are most likely cancelled orders which they have chosen to sell to new customers rather than serve their backlog. Luscombes, for one, have admitted doing this. Large dealers have no ongoing relationship with their fleet drivers who might live at...

You would be better off NOT popping into the dealership. Legally you are in a stronger position to cancel or return the vehicle if you don't sign a contract on the dealers' premises.

The 12 month extension is still in effect. It is 'guaranteed' in that, as long the the dealer follows the correct process, they will get the grant. The government could withdraw the extension ibut it's unlikely that they would do anything to adversely impact the applications that already in...

These people say they have some long range ZS EV's arriving in October. £2500 off list price. https://www.new-car-discount.com/car/mg-motor-uk/zs-electric-hatchback/hatchback/electric/automatic/115kw-trophy-ev-long-range-73kwh-5dr-auto/21/

Just on the '12 month' issue. It's true that this could affect other customers, not just Vanarama. The BVRLA website gives a good overview of the rules relating to the plug in vehicle grant. Originally the scheme allowed 9 months for vehicles to be delivered. This has been extended to 12...

Yesterday I posed as a new customer and enquired about the Long Range ZS EVs advertised on Luscombe's website as 'available in 1 month'. A salesperson contacted me and confirmed that, yes, I could indeed order one of these cars today and have it delivered in September. @Sam Luscombe later...

Just a couple of weeks ago you claimed you were supplying your oldest customers first and asked 'why would it make sense not to?' If you now know the answer to that question perhaps you or one of the other dealers doing this could go onto the next podcast and explain all of us.

Funny how these Autotrader errors keep repeating @Sam Luscombe and are sometimes confirmed by email and chat. For example, your colleague confirmed to me today that you have some Long Range SE's available for September delivery if I placed a new order today. Does that mean that you have nobody...

There was a big delivery of SRs a couple of months back and some dealers do still seem to have SRs in stock. Who knows when the next lot will arrive? If I were you I'd cancel my order and buy from a dealer who has the car on the forecourt. It would be worth your while even if it means a wee trip...

No. These are on Luscombe's own website.