Good or bad offer?

bikebarbie

I had a local Ford Manager ringing at the door selling a £99.00 offer. I uploaded pics to show you what's on offer. I thought at face value it seemed good, especially because I am due a Service and new brake pads etc.
In addition to the list below I also get a 10% off labour and parts on additional work requested.
Unfortunately I just had my MOT last month but this offer is valid for 2 years so If I do my next MOT a little earlier then I can take full benefit of the offer and have next two MOTs done within the two years period of the offer. This is what the positive part of me is saying, but the 'suspicious' part of me is saying > nah is not worth it, they'll inflate parts prices and find something wrong with the car when there isnt. So I am a little wary hence my post. Fortunately I can cancel withn 7 days of purchase - have also deferred my £99 to the 29th as this is my payday.

So folks what do you think please? What would you do in my shoes?

Kilty_2

I can't see the photo (at work) but many garages will do a basic service and MOT for £99 - it's not a particularly special offer.

bikebarbie

Kilty wrote: »

I can't see the photo (at work) but many garages will do a basic service and MOT for £99 - it's not a particularly special offer.

You need to see the photo, this offer is not about a service and mot for £99.

Kilty_2

Sorry - bloody filters!

gardner1

i think you first line says it all

"I had a local Ford Manager ringing at the door selling a £99.00 Servicing offer"

avoid

bikebarbie

Kilty wrote: »

Sorry - bloody filters!

thanks I look forward to your feedback when you get home then!

bikebarbie

gardner1 wrote: »

i think you first line says it all

"I had a local Ford Manager ringing at the door selling a £99.00 Servicing offer"

avoid

i know ... I know ... but it's hard times and people need to pull business in to survive. Maybe you are right, let's see if this is the general consensus, then I'll cancel!

mikey72

I don't know.
Normally if it's too good to be true, but

http://www.carservicingoffer.co.uk/


is the footprint website, and their don't seem to be any catches.
It's not a ford scheme, maybe it wasn't a ford salesman (unless you know him)

bikebarbie

mikey72 wrote: »

I don't know.
Normally if it's too good to be true, but

http://www.carservicingoffer.co.uk/


is the footprint website, and their don't seem to be any catches.
It's not a ford scheme, maybe it wasn't a ford salesman (unless you know him)

I asked straight up if there was any catches and read the T&C's before signing on the dotted line, the fact that I had 7 days to cancel made me feel more comfortable as it gave me time to think about it with a cool head. It is a Ford Franchise he is a Manager as I had a good look at his badge details

mikey72

Maybe he wants the £10 commision they advertise if you introduce a client.
Seems an odd deal for Ford to push though, unless they're really short of business.

colino

In general, someone calling at your door to sell is from a low rent business, hoping to mug a gullible punter. Usually, as in this case, they allude to being something they are not. He for example is not a, "Ford Manager", just a cold-calling salesman for a service reselling marketing company.
If you want a good deal, call your local, friendly independent. If you want the dealer stamp, call a local dealer and haggle.