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63 plate volvo xc60 - Volvo Selekt - getting nervous about car history

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  • Tiddlywinks
    Tiddlywinks Posts: 5,777 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    rs65 wrote: »
    From Volvo website

    THE VOLVO SELEKT APPROVED USED EVENT THUR 26TH TO MON 30TH JANUARY
    ..........

    Wow - that's a good deal.
    :hello:
  • Mercdriver
    Mercdriver Posts: 3,898 Forumite
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    capstain411 wrote: »
    thanks rs. will that be false economy. Min term i can see for finance is 12months. The interest will cost me more than servicing. Sorry Billy...i know u tried to explain me. Feeling really thick.


    0% APR? How will that cost you interest?
  • capstain411
    capstain411 Posts: 268 Forumite
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    duh.. yeah missed that. was looking at finance calculator on website.
  • Rolandtheroadie
    Rolandtheroadie Posts: 5,102 Forumite
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    capstain411 wrote: »
    thanks rs. will that be false economy. Min term i can see for finance is 12months. The interest will cost me more than servicing. Sorry Billy...i know u tried to explain me. Feeling really thick.

    You sign up for the finance, cancel it within the 14 days cooling off period and pay the car off in full.
  • UncleZen
    UncleZen Posts: 878 Forumite
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    You may not be able to pay a deposit with a credit card, many dealers don't accept them. Not sure why.
  • capstain411
    capstain411 Posts: 268 Forumite
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    How shall I make at least some payment on cc
  • Tiddlywinks
    Tiddlywinks Posts: 5,777 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Before committing to that car, with that engine from that dealer have a look at the Volvo Owners Club online forum.

    VOC

    Very well used board with lots of experience from people who actually own and drive the cars everyday.

    It's split into models so you'll get to know the good, bad and ugly... which will help in decision making.
    :hello:
  • Tiddlywinks
    Tiddlywinks Posts: 5,777 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    capstain411 wrote: »
    How shall I make at least some payment on cc

    On the day you agree the sale they'll take a deposit.... Pay that by credit card.

    Then when you collect, you can pay the rest by 'switch' and finance.

    Most main dealers have a maximum they'll accept on a credit card but no limit for a debit card.
    :hello:
  • capstain411
    capstain411 Posts: 268 Forumite
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    Tiddlywinks.. any reservations about this model.
  • motorguy
    motorguy Posts: 22,623 Forumite
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    UncleZen wrote: »
    You may not be able to pay a deposit with a credit card, many dealers don't accept them. Not sure why.

    Its not that they wont accept them, its that they wont accept them without charging you a fee.

    It costs them money to process the transaction.
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