I just fancied a last petrol head gasp before e-hell arrives

No idea about the specific question re the extra charges, but you do realise ICE cars are not going to be banned from 2030?. You just won't be able to buy a new one.

I'm sure at some point they will ban ICE cars completely (though maybe classic/historic cars doing minimal miles will be exempt), but I can't see that happening for at least another 5 years after, probably nearer 10.

Yes I realise ICE cars arent being banned. We did take part in a previous thread of mine ref best petrol head cars to buy before the new ban 2030. Any more suggestions welcome.

Just did a quote from a broker online - all great then I realise right at the end of the mind numbing process that I have to pay £1500 extra for cash & can't avail of the service package etc. Surely this is illegal?

Do what others here do, take the finance contribution , give it a week and pay the finance off.

Thanks for this info. Is there a charge for early repayment and can I avoid the interest payments doing this? Sounds right up my street to do this.

That's the way to do it, cash earns no interest now so the finance interest (unless they offered zero %) is saved, happy days.