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Buying a new car online - are there any hidden catches?

I have been given a quotation for a new C-Max 1.6 TDCI by Buyacar.co.uk at a substantial discount of £3687, as well as a reasonable p/x price on my existing car.

The car will be made to order with a delivery time of 8-10 weeks. They seem to offer all that a main dealer does (warranty etc) except that I will be the 2nd owner on the log book. They want a deposit of £500 now.

Is there a catch? How do they manage to achieve such discounts on new models?

Asked on 18 March 2011 by Jim Parker

Answered by Honest John
They pretend to be fleet buyers. Not a huge problem just as long as you know the score:

www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/internet-sales-and-broker.../

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