Dealers naive dealer question!

secretmachines · 28th June 2008, 11:33

so if i go to my local dealer, am i limited to the models they have on site?
as mentioned in other threads, i'd ideally like a Civic Sport / ES / EX in galaxy grey...

are they able to source other vehicles, would that be an extra charge, etc?

thank you!

Tamster's Civic Batmobile · 28th June 2008, 11:39

From my experience, if its a fairly large dealership franchise, they will hold a central database with all cars and can transfer a car you like to your local dealer. They ought to have a print out of all the cars available as well for you to take away.

When I bought my Civic from Francis of Leicestershire, they also sell other makes such as Seat etc and were able to give me a list of all the other makes...and all of this for free.

Good luck!

Dimplyred · 28th June 2008, 11:40

If you go to a dealer that has other Honda dealerships within their group, if they don't have what you are looking for in stock and another one of their dealerships does, then I am sure they would not charge you to get the car to them for you to look at.

My two local dealerships have loads of used civics in stock at the moment, and I think in the current economic climate they will be very keen to sell you a car.

NH Dan · 28th June 2008, 13:07

ANY honda dealership worth their hide, will be able to get you ANY honda of your choice at no extra cost.

The only time their may be a charge incurred is if the costs involved in transferring a car from one end of the country to another become prohibitive.

If they say they can't, ask them why - they are just being lazy and shouldnt deserve your business

secretmachines · 28th June 2008, 13:15

cheers guys, good to know!
any advice you can offer when 'dealing with dealers' would be useful!
I'm not after haggling down the price to silly money, they have to make a living too

But hopefully just being friendly, I'll be able to get a good deal that make both parties happy!

NH Dan · 28th June 2008, 13:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by secretmachines

cheers guys, good to know!
an advice you can offer when 'dealing with dealers' would be useful!
I'm not after haggling down the price to silly money, they have to make a living too

But hopefully just being friendly, I'll be able to get a good deal that make both parties happy!

anything you want to ask, PM me, i'm one of those awful dealer things..

FWH · 28th June 2008, 16:04

Are you talking about new or used?

secretmachines · 28th June 2008, 16:07

used =)

FWH · 28th June 2008, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by secretmachines

used =)

They should be able and willing to seach at least within their company (if they have multiple sites)

BigP · 28th June 2008, 16:40

I bought mine used from Phoenix Honda in Linwood. My car was sourced from Honda UK and was an ex corporate car. It was transported up and I still managed to get a fair bit off the asking price, plus my cherished transfer paid for. I bought the car unseen which I've never done before- but it was fine as i was as described otherwise there is no obligation to buy. If it's not as described then you can walk away. Took a couple of weeks to source but I was prepared to wait to get the car I wanted.

MisterTee · 28th June 2008, 18:43

I find if you do a bit of homework first, and find out how much the car you want and how much your old car is worth it gives you a good platform to start from. If you take a parkers or glass's guide at least it shows you know what you are talking about and aren't just making figures up.

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Tamster's Civic Batmobile Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 8th February 2007 Location: North London Posts: 92 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	From my experience, if its a fairly large dealership franchise, they will hold a central database with all cars and can transfer a car you like to your local dealer. They ought to have a print out of all the cars available as well for you to take away. When I bought my Civic from Francis of Leicestershire, they also sell other makes such as Seat etc and were able to give me a list of all the other makes...and all of this for free. Good luck!

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 5,679 Thanks: 21 Thanked 211 Times in 204 Posts iTrader: (0)	If you go to a dealer that has other Honda dealerships within their group, if they don't have what you are looking for in stock and another one of their dealerships does, then I am sure they would not charge you to get the car to them for you to look at. My two local dealerships have loads of used civics in stock at the moment, and I think in the current economic climate they will be very keen to sell you a car.

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NH Dan Newton Honda Rocketship door handle Join Date: 31st January 2008 Location: South London,Uk Posts: 1,527 Thanks: 62 Thanked 61 Times in 54 Posts iTrader: (0)	ANY honda dealership worth their hide, will be able to get you ANY honda of your choice at no extra cost. The only time their may be a charge incurred is if the costs involved in transferring a car from one end of the country to another become prohibitive. If they say they can't, ask them why - they are just being lazy and shouldnt deserve your business

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FWH Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 3rd June 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 6,469 Thanks: 20 Thanked 84 Times in 77 Posts iTrader: (0)	Are you talking about new or used?

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BigP Wheelnut Join Date: 25th July 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I bought mine used from Phoenix Honda in Linwood. My car was sourced from Honda UK and was an ex corporate car. It was transported up and I still managed to get a fair bit off the asking price, plus my cherished transfer paid for. I bought the car unseen which I've never done before- but it was fine as i was as described otherwise there is no obligation to buy. If it's not as described then you can walk away. Took a couple of weeks to source but I was prepared to wait to get the car I wanted.

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MisterTee Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: Manchester,UK Posts: 116 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (1)	I find if you do a bit of homework first, and find out how much the car you want and how much your old car is worth it gives you a good platform to start from. If you take a parkers or glass's guide at least it shows you know what you are talking about and aren't just making figures up.