New car payment upfront without viewing

[salty]

May find dealers get a pallet of pumps and sealant gunk delivered and they should ensure they put them into each car during the probably non existent PDI....

That sounds more like it. Ok there's been no spare wheels in a lot of cars, for years now. But not even a Tyre inflator and Gunk
now. That can't be right. Didn't want to start saying he must be wrong. As he must know what he's talking about.
But I'm gonna do a bit more checking into this. I'll give him a week, to see if he does get one for her. Although not holding me breath.

 

[salty]

Free ? AA or RAC cover included ??? and renewed with every service ? ( up to 7 years )
Nice car , there are few around here, never seen one with a puncture so it should be fine .

AA cover 12 months only, then 2nd year for £82. And as long as you get it serviced there, which she will, the warranty is up to 10 years. Yep, it's a nice motor, perfect for her. And you are right about punctures, they do seem to be quite rare in most cars, these days. Still the inflator and Gunk, would've been, nice. Although to be fair, think they are shite anyway.

 

[Scotsman]

Under no circumstances should you pay for a car without viewing it it could be damaged etc and it's illegal to ask for payment without viewing, Would you buy a house without viewing? I agree with the others on this chat use your credit card for some of the payment for extra security.

 

[Scotsman]

Don't pay the balance test drive the car make sure it's all good if the dealership insists for full payment walk away ask for deposit back . plenty more Mgs out there .

 

[ross]

Under no circumstances should you pay for a car without viewing it it could be damaged etc and it's illegal to ask for payment without viewing, Would you buy a house without viewing? I agree with the others on this chat use your credit card for some of the payment for extra security.

Never had or used credit cards . In over 40 odd years of buying cars I've never been asked to pay full amount up front before viewing ' on the day ' My own car bought from Motorpoint ( a first ! )was paid by debit card by presenting card contactless , no requests for pin etc ! I made point of joking I found that card outside on the pavement....salesman replied that they rarely if ever get requested to ask customer to enter pin as their account is a car business and large payments are the norm. Only reason I'm travelling so far is local dealers have no stock and none available to order in preferred colour . Apparently 'Arnold ' has plenty in stock according to their sales staff but want another £8000 for the sale ! I suppose dealers down south have more competition...

 

[Gomev]

Never had or used credit cards . In over 40 odd years of buying cars I've never been asked to pay full amount up front before viewing ' on the day ' My own car bought from Motorpoint ( a first ! )was paid by debit card by presenting card contactless , no requests for pin etc ! I made point of joking I found that card outside on the pavement....salesman replied that they rarely if ever get requested to ask customer to enter pin as their account is a car business and large payments are the norm. Only reason I'm travelling so far is local dealers have no stock and none available to order in preferred colour . Apparently 'Arnold ' has plenty in stock according to their sales staff but want another £8000 for the sale ! I suppose dealers down south have more competition...

A credit card is a useful thing. I have one only used for large or exceptional purchases, such as booking or paying for holidays and spending on holidays. (commission free and perfect exchange rates ) cars etc. Set to automatically repay in full each month so no interest ever accrued. Section 75 can be useful, although never had to call upon it fortunately.

 

[Shrink Proof]

Hi , yes was rather taken aback by their message this morning saying that they cannot wiil not release car from their compound , get car ready for pick up next week etc until paid for in full. Its Stoneacre MG so not a back street outfit from my understanding and research. Payment will be by debit card.

Fixed that for you...

 

[Gomev]

Fixed that for you...

not very well though....

 

[Alb]

Hi , yes was rather taken aback by their message this morning saying that they cannot will not release car from their compound , get car ready for pick up next week etc until paid for in full. Its Stoneacre MG so not a back street outfit from my understanding and research. Payment will be by debit card.

Fixed that for you...

Fixed your fix

 

[ross]

Sorry teacher. Will try to do better !

 

[Robert Rush]

I bought my MG HS Hybrid+ new and they wanted me to pay in full a week before collection. I refused as site unseen and the car hadn't been delivered to them yet. They tried it on, but I held my ground. The deal was nearly walked away from as the coating inside and out wasn't done, and the tried to give me the kit and say I could do it. I have had a couple of temporary glitches that I called to query, and only get an answering machine from service. They still haven't called me back after a month. I've had the car 3 months and I love the car otherwise.

 

[Scotsman]

I bought my MG HS Hybrid+ new and they wanted me to pay in full a week before collection. I refused as site unseen and the car hadn't been delivered to them yet. They tried it on, but I held my ground. The deal was nearly walked away from as the coating inside and out wasn't done, and the tried to give me the kit and say I could do it. I have had a couple of temporary glitches that I called to query, and only get an answering machine from service. They still haven't called me back after a month. I've had the car 3 months and I love the car otherwise.

Pretty poor salesman if can't be bothered to contact you to see if things are going well , then again it is MG customer service is pretty poor.

 

[Bradmore]

I bought my MG HS Hybrid+ new and they wanted me to pay in full a week before collection. I refused as site unseen and the car hadn't been delivered to them yet. They tried it on, but I held my ground. The deal was nearly walked away from as the coating inside and out wasn't done, and the tried to give me the kit and say I could do it. I have had a couple of temporary glitches that I called to query, and only get an answering machine from service. They still haven't called me back after a month. I've had the car 3 months and I love the car otherwise.

Have you had the coating done inside and out? If so what do you think of it. I have a HS Hybrid+, and was pushed by the salesman to have the Diamond coating, not that impressed with it.
Happy with the car up to now, had it 4 weeks. It has everything I want for a price much less than the "recognised" brands. Still waiting for MG car mats, have a temporary set. See you are not happy with your MG dealer service, is there another dealer near you that you could try?

 

[MG Clive]

Still waiting for MG car mats, have a temporary set. See you are not happy with your MG dealer service, is there another dealer near you that you could try?

Mats should be available from MG Dealers now > HS Hybrid Mats.

 

[Bradmore]

Mats should be available from MG Dealers now > HS Hybrid Mats.

Thanks Clive, I have sent an email this morning to the dealer so I may get a positive reply

 

[ross]

I had a bit of a heart to heart with the dealer today and it seems the request to pay in full up front was to allow sales targets to be met as I suspected. They agreed it was no issue to pay after viewing the actual vehicle and informed me that they only allow up to £5k by debit card and rest must be by bank transfer. Rather unusual to my mind but .. good news is, I informed my insurance company of change of vehicle and was informed that there was no additional charge... from an eleven year old 1 litre Picanto ! Doubt the MG will be so utterly reliable as the Kia .....no stupid software / tech and a real handbrake !

 

[Bradmore]

Mats should be available from MG Dealers now > HS Hybrid Mats.

Collected the MG mats from the dealer today, all good.

 

[MG Clive]

Collected the MG mats from the dealer today, all good.

Excellent, that was quick.

 

[5teep]

I had a bit of a heart to heart with the dealer today and it seems the request to pay in full up front was to allow sales targets to be met as I suspected. They agreed it was no issue to pay after viewing the actual vehicle and informed me that they only allow up to £5k by debit card and rest must be by bank transfer. Rather unusual to my mind but .. good news is, I informed my insurance company of change of vehicle and was informed that there was no additional charge... from an eleven year old 1 litre Picanto ! Doubt the MG will be so utterly reliable as the Kia .....no stupid software / tech and a real handbrake !

Good lord! Saga wanted near £300 extra for 6 months and £450 if I bought a year.
I went with Admiral for £260 for the year and a refund from Saga.

 

[salty]

On a bit of a side note, to her getting her New Car. When she picked it up, I obviously checked it over thoroughly, as you do. And it was fine. But only a few days later, looked in the boot, knew it doesn't come with a spare. But there was no tyre inflator and Gunk. There was a Polystyrene mould thingy in the tyre well,
with what looked like spaces for the inflator, gunk and warning triangle. All that was there was a tow hook. So nipped to the dealer today. Was told they don't come with the inflator and Gunk, even though it's got no spare tyre. Said to him, that can't be right. So he looked in 2 more
Brand new Swifts, and no inflator in those either. WOW now that is penny pinching
Although he did say he would try and get her one for free.

The dealer did get her a new Tyre inflator and Gunk. So fair play to them. Although I'm still not 100% convinced it shouldn't have come with one in the first place. Even though he said they don't.