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i am in the same position with a BMW X5 and sold my car as they were giving me end of September delivery, it now may be XMAS should compensation not be available or deposits returned if you are unable...
I noticed a car on a dealer's website with a clear mistake as it was advertised at £1900 with a saving of £10,000 so I paid the deposit to reserve it. However it was clearly a mistake by the company...
I placed a deposit on a used car then decided to cancel the order, can the dealer refuse to refund the deposit?
Having laid down a £100 deposit on a 2009 Renault Koleos it subsequently failed the MoT on rear suspension arms. The garage owner says he is struggling to get decent parts. This was six weeks ago so I...
I recently put a deposit down on a car but, prior to paying the deposit, I asked a few questions relating to the car. One of which was whether the car came with one or two keys. The dealer didn’t answer...
I'm considering leasing a Ford Mustang and wish to understand the pros and cons of this idea.
I ordered a new Skoda in late February and was told a factory order would be three months. Skoda has now told me all factories in the EU will be closed on a temporary basis due to Coronavirus. I now have...
I saw a car on a dealer's website. I spoke with him and he asked for a deposit to hold it until I inspected it, which I did within a few days. He said that the deposit was non-refundable. His website states,...
I recently arranged a test drive on a used vehicle (2018 plate). I had no intention to buy, however after negotiation and a part exchange value, we reached a deal. At the point of the drive I had no Idea...
I paid £1000 deposit to a garage for a car I was interested in. After 48 hours, without viewing it or signing anything, I saw it had 3400 extra miles on the clock than was stated. I decided to cancel because...