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Additional Discount?

Honkycat
Honkycat Posts: 499 Forumite
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Hi,

My Mum has about £8000 cash to spend (including scrappage) and I was wondering if any dealers are giving additional discounts? I called into a Hyundai dealer today and they were in "take it or leave it" mode. They're selling more than they can get. I'm looking for a really good deal on a good car though.
Any ideas?

Thanks,
Steve.

Comments

  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
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    At the lower end you will struggle to get any additional discount. The £1k they have to give in the scheme is a substantial discount on a cheap car. To get a deal you will need to look at less popular marques.
  • Plenty of manufacturers/dealers are offering extra discounts (Citroen, Nissan, Fiat - except 500).

    Google 'scrappage offers' and have a look.
  • Premier_2
    Premier_2 Posts: 15,141 Forumite
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    Remember, the scrappage deal is in the form of a voucher provided to the dealer. It is funded 50/50 by the government and the manufacturer.

    There should be no reason a dealer can't also provide the deals they currently do to non-scrappage customers. Shop around if your local dealer wants to pocket the scrappage money for themselves.
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