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Trade-in?
Look at sites & see what they offer WBAC & others.
If they offer more that's where to go.
Then, with no trade-in @ the dealer you are in a stronger position to chip away at teh £800 difference.
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Did you have any joy with the 30-day exchange plan, that you mentioned in your other thread, offered by the dealer who sold you the Skoda?
None at all Avant which is actually disappointing and, I could suggest, misleading. Turns out they will only even have a discussion if the car has a 'major fault' and even then they pressure you to rectify and not exchange.
Further reinforces my view that there isn't a single reputable, honourable, dealer out there.
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I took a print of an identical car to a main dealer and told them I was quite inclined to drive fifty miles to save a couple grand, they didn't budge.
Agreed, I tried this years ago when looking at two Peugeot 407s. Same year/model/trim/mileage and £1200 apart, both at main dealers.
The sales guy even took the print out to his boss (allegedly) but no joy. A lot depends how much profit they have in a particular car.
Luckily I bought my Volvo S40 elsewhere instead.
Back on topic, main dealer every time.
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Did you have any joy with the 30-day exchange plan, that you mentioned in your other thread, offered by the dealer who sold you the Skoda?
None at all Avant which is actually disappointing and, I could suggest, misleading. Turns out they will only even have a discussion if the car has a 'major fault' and even then they pressure you to rectify and not exchange.
Further reinforces my view that there isn't a single reputable, honourable, dealer out there.
There are. The Rover dealer in Brixham, Devon, who bought my late mum's Rover 200 was honest. She was paraplegic, with poor eyesight, he could have fleeced her but gave a very fair price, enough to make an honest profit after expenses. Sadly there are more than a few rogues out there. I have a suspicion it's a bit of a cut throat business.
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<< Further reinforces my view that there isn't a single reputable, honourable, dealer out there. >>
Yes there are a few - not so much for sales, but HJ's list of Good Garages must be worth something.
I would name two in Cheshire: Motorite just east of Northwich (I have bought from them twice with satisfaction) who are happy to affiliate with Trading Standards; and the Pug dealer in Macclesfield, which most surprisingly has been the same family business since it started life in 1911. I got my current car there which has yet to let me down - not much to do with them of course, either I was just lucky, or they pick their stock carefully. But more recently they have happily ordered small parts for my other Pug and posted them on at no charge.
They aren't all bad.
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<< Further reinforces my view that there isn't a single reputable, honourable, dealer out there. >>
Yes there are a few - not so much for sales, but HJ's list of Good Garages must be worth something.
I would name two in Cheshire: Motorite just east of Northwich (I have bought from them twice with satisfaction) who are happy to affiliate with Trading Standards; and the Pug dealer in Macclesfield, which most surprisingly has been the same family business since it started life in 1911. I got my current car there which has yet to let me down - not much to do with them of course, either I was just lucky, or they pick their stock carefully. But more recently they have happily ordered small parts for my other Pug and posted them on at no charge.
They aren't all bad.
I think it often depends on the leadership, especially as regards the service dept. A decent manager can retire and a new one can replace them who turns a blind eye to sharp practices or worse encourages it.
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Well, main dealer it is and I have arranged to collect the vehicle from them on Friday. They weren't too hot on adding in extras but I have got them to agree to a tank of fuel plus replacing a couple of bits of trim that have become discoloured. I also managed to haggle the best trade-in deal I could get anywhere.
I got lucky in that the car has a service plan that comes with it so the next 2 years servicing are entirely cost-free plus there's the 1-year warranty I would not have got from the supermarket.
I am praying everything with the car is ok.
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Good call. Honda are arguably the most reliable manufacturer out there, so you're unlikely to have any issues.
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Tank of fuel and 2 years servicing (i assume Honda sensibly stick to 12 months or mileage so 2 proper services) and you aint far off that £800 difference, plus that rock solid warranty, you did done the right thing.
If you have a good indy you trust, it might be worth getting the brakes cleaned and lubed correctly, pistons sliders and handbrake mechanism, this may not have been done on normal servicing unless the previous owner requested it, and last winter an extraordinary amount of salt was used which won't have done any good.
Good choice you've made IMHO, my son and family really rate their 13 plate CRV, probably same shape as yours.
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I doubt you will go wrong with a Honda, service details are here
www.honda.co.uk/cars/owners/fixed-price-service-pl...l
if you already know ignore... enjoy
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Thanks - I hope not.
I am due to collect it on Friday which entails another mammoth drive either way but it will be worth it of the car is as described.
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I am due to collect it on Friday which entails another mammoth drive either way but it will be worth it of the car is as described.
At least that will give you the opportunity to test comfort levels - here's hoping that it's better for your back, although Honda's are usually pretty good in that respect.
Give the air conditioning a good work out. They've suffered from more than their fair share of problems in the past regarding failing air compressors (expensive repair), and it would be nice to have that sorted under warranty if needed.
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Give the air conditioning a good work out.
just leave it on all the time, I always leave it on all cars with aircon, no point in turning it off, keeps the windows from misting up in winter as well, and, you can use it on full heat which some people think you only need it in summer
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Give the air conditioning a good work out.
just leave it on all the time, I always leave it on all cars with aircon, no point in turning it off, keeps the windows from misting up in winter as well, and, you can use it on full heat which some people think you only need it in summer
Does a modern air-con use negligible fuel - I know the early ones weren't very efficient?
Reminds me a bit of US president Lyndon B Johnson, who liked to always have a log-fire burning at his ranch. In summer he kept the air-con on too.
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Give the air conditioning a good work out.
just leave it on all the time, I always leave it on all cars with aircon, no point in turning it off, keeps the windows from misting up in winter as well, and, you can use it on full heat which some people think you only need it in summer
Does a modern air-con use negligible fuel - I know the early ones weren't very efficient?
Reminds me a bit of US president Lyndon B Johnson, who liked to always have a log-fire burning at his ranch. In summer he kept the air-con on too.
No difference to economy that I have noticed and I leave it on in winter with heater set to high if its frosty, and I do not use fresh its always on recirculate, never had a problem or misty windows, which the older Civics and Rovers suffered from
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I rarely use mine. It reduces mpg by a non negligible amount. Without recirculate on it sucks up fumes from the cars in front, and if I turn on recirculate it dries the air out and I get sore eyes. But each to their own. Some people feel much better with cool air so why not.
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I rarely use mine. It reduces mpg by a non negligible amount. Without recirculate on it sucks up fumes from the cars in front, and if I turn on recirculate it dries the air out and I get sore eyes. But each to their own. Some people feel much better with cool air so why not.
No difference to economy that I have noticed and I leave it on in winter with heater set to high if its frosty, and I do not use fresh its always on recirculate, never had a problem or misty windows, which the older Civics and Rovers suffered from
I have never got on with cold air in winter or summer , I also cannot get on with freezing air so its never set that low unless its as hot as its been last few months, min I usually set it is 18 unless its really hot then it goes to low (freezing) to me- but thats temporary
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I rarely use mine. It reduces mpg by a non negligible amount. Without recirculate on it sucks up fumes from the cars in front, and if I turn on recirculate it dries the air out and I get sore eyes. But each to their own. Some people feel much better with cool air so why not.
No difference to economy that I have noticed and I leave it on in winter with heater set to high if its frosty, and I do not use fresh its always on recirculate, never had a problem or misty windows, which the older Civics and Rovers suffered from
This is a real world test:
www.autoexpress.co.uk/car-news/31861/mpg-mythbuste...s
And in summary "- Air-conditioning makes a big difference when driving at low speeds, but has very little impact on the motorway."
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Air-conditioning makes a big difference when driving at low speeds,
I cant say im all that bothered considering the amount of traffic jams I get stuck in, this week has been great for hardly any traffic so maybe not having it on could save some fuel, But as its hot it stays on
If people wish to save cash and fuel its entirely up to them,reminds me of those that go miles out of their way to save 1p a litre on fuel, I needed no reminder of how it uses more fuel but compared to what I lose in usual traffic jams its not worth worrying about imo
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Absolutely, use air con if it makes you feel more comfortable. Cars do tend to heat up. I keep mine on for a few minutes if the car has sat in the sun, to cool it down. Yet another luxury in modern cars.
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Without recirculate on it sucks up fumes from the cars in front, and if I turn on recirculate it dries the air out and I get sore eyes.
Surely it is not the air-con that 'sucks up fumes from the cars in front', just the air intake system, whether or not your air-con is operating? So your eyes are irritated by cooling and drying outside air - but not recirculated air?
Recirculated air tends to get a bit stale after a few minutes unfortunately.
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Without recirculate on it sucks up fumes from the cars in front, and if I turn on recirculate it dries the air out and I get sore eyes.
Surely it is not the air-con that 'sucks up fumes from the cars in front', just the air intake system, whether or not your air-con is operating?
That was my point.
So your eyes are irritated by cooling and drying outside air - but not recirculated air?
Recirculated air tends to get a bit stale after a few minutes unfortunately.
That was my point.
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