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non-refundable sar deposit

HI
Could anyone help me?Was going to buy a new car(honda said the 2nd hand car cost as much as a new one)Signed over a £500 deposit.Salesman never mentioned that it was nonrefundable and now that I cant go ahead with the deal will not refund.We were told all along that we could back out anytime but they did not mention that the deposit was not returnable .We found out about his divorce and his fathers new car, but no mention of what was important to the customer.Honda pride themselves on customer care, but despite this being our 2nd car from alan day they are not budging.Have spoken to alan day head office-no luck.Please help.£500 is a HUGE sum to me.:mad:

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  • vikingaero
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    Most [decent] car dealers will refund the deposit with no quibbles. Peoples circumstances change all the time and the good dealers recognise this and would rather you walk away happy even if they don't make a sale. It's far worse to have a disgruntled customer.

    The only exceptions are where:

    (1) A car has been made to order
    (2) The car has an unusual/unusually high specification that would make resale difficult.
    (3) The car has been registered and taxed in preparation for the purchase and the dealer is past the stage where the V5C and tax can be amended.
    The man without a signature.
  • The salesman said the cars sell themselves so no special deals were offered.The only spec was a trim.
  • What is the model/engine/colour?

    And was it for a brand new 1st owner car?
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  • Yes brand new black honda jazz
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