This will give you a good idea of who is winning the customer satisfaction race, from manufacture to after-sales service. If you are not paying cash, discuss finance options with the dealer and with finance houses to obtain the best deal. Remember that the dealer usually can provide you with a quicker, one-stop service, and will probably be able to arrange credit more easily because of his volume of business with the finance houses. If you are trading-in another vehicle, first obtain quotes from various dealers and calculate the best cash deal. Shop around, even if it s for the same model at different outlets.
Prices can vary enormously, even between different branches of the same franchise.
Where no trade-in is involved, a hire purchase deal is effectively a cash sale to the dealer, so don t be afraid to ask for a discount. If you qualify for a company fleet discount, point this out and obtain a company buying order for your purchase. Don t sign anything, not even with a finance house, before you ve gone through all the prices quoted. Remember, the cheapest deal is not necessarily the best deal. Before committing yourself with your signature, and before taking delivery, carefully examine the car and ensure that everything is to your satisfaction.