Actual price to pay

Hey guys

I may be a little naieve here but I was told by a dealership that the price quoted today when I put my deposit down will not necessarily be the final price.

I understand that delivery will not be until April and so interest rates and VAT changes will play a part in the final deal between now and then, but my assumption was that the base price of the car plus options would be fixed when I put down my deposit. But I was told that if the price of the car in general increases or requested options increase in price (like the pan sunroof increase) before the deal is settled ready for delivery then I would have to pay the extra.

Could someone confirm whether this is correct and standard practice.

Many thanks for your time

No the price today is the price you
Pay!

Nope...price should be fixed, use the on-line builder and take a print-out into the dealership if in doubt...

(01-10-2011 11:49pm)captaincrash Wrote:  Nope...price should be fixed, use the on-line builder and take a print-out into the dealership if in doubt...

i did this, but he still went away do not only double check the individual prices, but used a calculator to make sure the website wasnt lying

As the sale is a contract between the Dealership and yourself then you could ask to insert a clause of your own stating that sale is conditional on prices being maintained at those on the date of signing the contract. Not sure of the legal standing or whether the dealer would agree but there is no harm trying.

I think because you're due delivery in April and 31st March is the end of the first quarter, things like price increases and amendments are likely to take place from April 1st. Also April being the start of the new tax year could result in tax changes.

I think your dealer is correct in saying that cannot guarantee prices will remain unchanged. The dealer is unlikely to agree to honour today's prices with so many people 'queuing up' as any increases will come from LR and HMRC and beyond their control.

Not so great for the consumer but the consequences of buying a sought after product.

(02-10-2011 09:34am)Charlie Wrote:  I think because you're due delivery in April and 31st March is the end of the first quarter, things like price increases and amendments are likely to take place from April 1st. Also April being the start of the new tax year could result in tax changes.

I think your dealer is correct in saying that cannot guarantee prices will remain unchanged. The dealer is unlikely to agree to honour today's prices with so many people 'queuing up' as any increases will come from LR and HMRC and beyond their control.

Not so great for the consumer but the consequences of buying a sought after product.

Not sure how this would work as if you have a budget, the price then increases above your budget, the dealership will have to deal with cancelled orders, which is not in their interest.

I believe that the 'net' car prices are set when you sign an order. However, the VAT charged will be dependant on the prevailing rate at time of invoice (which will be delivery?).

Fully understand you frustration on this one , when I went to pick up my Audi last year I was hit with the additional showroom tax which wasn't on the original price quoted by the dealership. In the end I had to pay it , they have you in between a rock and a hard place , I just wanted to get out of the showroom and drive my new car .

(02-10-2011 01:02pm)cjfp Wrote:  I believe that the 'net' car prices are set when you sign an order. However, the VAT charged will be dependant on the prevailing rate at time of invoice (which will be delivery?).

Nice thought but clearly one dealer doesn't agree!