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[markjay]

...Took a bit of haggling when push came to shove but we got what we would accept...

I guess that's what I did wrong... I got up and left instead of haggling. Perhaps they expect you to...

 

[a111r]

I guess that's what I did wrong... I got up and left instead of haggling. Perhaps they expect you to...

Their << totally unconvincing >> current ad. campaign focuses on the 'ease' of the transaction, whilst suggesting better forward deals are attainable for buyers without a trade-in.
When these aren't really cash buyers?

However, I know nothing of this scene, really...
All the motors I've bought in the last 30 years have involved handing over either: a plump, or thin, brown envelope, containing bank notes.

 

[mike_es]

Their << totally unconvincing >> current ad. campaign focuses on the 'ease' of the transaction, whilst suggesting better forward deals are attainable for buyers without a trade-in.
When these aren't really cash buyers?

However, I know nothing of this scene, really...
All the motors I've bought in the last 30 years have involved handing over either: a plump, or thin, brown envelope, containing bank notes.

The ad is bordering on trade descriptions, because it is illegal for a dealer to sell a car for a better price for cash, than for finance.
At the end of the day it isn't what you get for your part exchange, it's the price you actually pay to change your car which is the most important figure.
For example;
Dealer A has a car you are after for £15000, offers you 7500 for your part ex so the swop price is £7500
Dealer B has the identical car, same price, but offers you £6750 for your part ex, but also an additional discount off the car to get to £7250.
How many people would take dealer A's offer? (Answer; a surprisingly high number because they are idiots)

It really is a case of lowest common denominator with regards to intelligence these days and WBAC know it. Unfortunately, that level is loooooooooooow.

In fact, only a complete imbecile would not take some finance on a new car, as the deposit allowances from the finance companies constitute a huge saving in most cases.

 

[Squidward]

they offered me £75 for my 02 saab 95 with 78000 on the clock,and that was before fees

Similar here - got offered £100 for my 2002 9-3. I would never sell it to them, was just wondering what their figure was. I've spent £2000 on mine in 18 months so I think it's a bit better than a £100 car!

Some people must sell even at these prices to avoid the hassle of selling privately. Would love to get a choice of some of the more interesting cars they get in for next to nothing..

 

[Alex225]

WBAC may be all right for run-of-the-mill stuff, but for anything specialist...

I got that impression too. If it's something they can shift on fairly easily so a low mileage mum wagon or something fairly common then they seem reasonable enough.

I've known them come in handy for some people but personally I wouldn't use them.

 

[markwibbs]

For a laugh about 3 years ago I entered a friends Ferrari Enzo registration number, they still keep e-mailing and phoning me.
Their margin was enormous, even in %age terms.
Wouldn't touch them with a bargepole

 

[Scott_F]

I guess that's what I did wrong... I got up and left instead of haggling. Perhaps they expect you to...

It's obligatory - surely you know that ??

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