http://www.nationwide-cars.co.uk? Good deals, or a scam?!

lfc4ever

I'm looking to purshase a new 'super mini' and came across this website.

http://www.nationwide-cars.co.uk/index.asp

They specialise in Fiat, Renault and Vauxhall.

I'm interested in the clio, punto and corsa.

They seem to offer extremely good deals, which are a lot cheaper than my local dealer.

However I have a niggling feeling that it might not be all it seems?!

Can anyone shed any light for me please!

AirCooledHeaven

lfc4ever wrote: »

I'm looking to purshase a new 'super mini' and came across this website.

http://www.nationwide-cars.co.uk/index.asp

They specialise in Fiat, Renault and Vauxhall.

I'm interested in the clio, punto and corsa.

They seem to offer extremely good deals, which are a lot cheaper than my local dealer.

However I have a niggling feeling that it might not be all it seems?!

Can anyone shed any light for me please!

Nothing fishy at all, given the airfields full of unsold vehicles it's hardly surprising that good discounts are available. BUT, these cars will most likely all be pre-registered by the manufacturer or their main dealers, you will officially be the second owner. Its a common ploy to artificially boost official sales figures. If you are OK with this I don't see a problem. Hope this helps

lfc4ever

Thanks for your reply

The cars all seem to be ordered specifically to what i want, for example i can add extras for an extra cost.

I would have thought that this means that they don't have the cars at the moment, and that they are ordered to make?

AirCooledHeaven

Just looked at their terms & conditions, says the car will not be registered in your name and you're not allowed to put it in your name until 6 months after purchase. I would call them and get clarification on this. Again I don't see this as a major problem, the registered keeper (them) and the legal owner (you) can be different, but your insurance company may charge a higher premium if you are not the registered keeper?