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Do I have to pay the full amount upfront for a used car when buying remotely?

Do you have to pay in full for a car before you can do click and collect?

Asked on 25 January 2021 by Jean Curson

Answered by Andrew Brady
It depends on the dealer's policy. Legally, they have to take either a deposit or the full payment remotely before you collect the car. If they only take a deposit, they'd expect you to pay the full amount before driving the car away.
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