The factory that was building my ordered car has closed. Where do I stand with the dealer?

I ordered a new Volvo XC40, which was due to be built on 4 April and delivered to the dealer around 16 April. The factory in Belgium were it is being built is closed, so how do I stand with regards to the agreement with the supplying dealer? I am concerned that the price we agreed for the part exchange will not be valid.

Asked on 7 April 2020 by chickens

Answered by Dan Powell

Email the dealer and ask for clarification for vehicle delivery (many salesroom staff continue to work from home). The trade-in value shouldn't be affected. It might even improve, with used values set to increase as new car stocks becomes harder to find: www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/coronavirus/2020-03/coro...n

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