Part-ex and test-driving

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Sat 27 Mar 2004 07:35
Part-ex and test-driving - catalyst
The car that I wish to part-ex is not (engine-wise) in great shape, 1 or 2 lights coming on intermittently on control panel that might put them off giving me a decent price. Would probably cost £400 to sort out but success of repairs not garanteed. The car worth is worth £2000 tops (if in tip-top condition). Anyway, do dealers usually test drive your part-ex ? I'm asking because I know of 2 people who got a decent price for their part-exes without the dealer even opening the bonnet.
Also, if the car you intend to buy is already heavily discounted (10% on list price) with extras, is it worth bargaining hard for an extra discount or is there absolutely no point ?
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Sat 27 Mar 2004 08:49
Part-ex and test-driving - Quinny100
Some dealers I've been to don't even look at the car, most walked round it and kicked the tyres noting general condition, some have a look under the bonnet but nothing detailed.

The tyre kickers are most prevalent within the main dealer network since anything over 5yrs old with simply be thrown down the auctions in most cases.

Its always worth bargaining for a bit of extra discount or some free extras, you never know your luck. Worst they can say is no.
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Sat 27 Mar 2004 10:24
Part-ex and test-driving - Altea Ego
I once got a guaranteed part exchange price on the wifes car, and it was 10 miles away on our drive!
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Sat 27 Mar 2004 15:30
Part-ex and test-driving - Mattster
Do your research. Find the lowest price for the car you want (weeks best deals on this website is a good start). Then go to the dealers armed with this information. It doesn't matter how much discount they offer - if you know you can get it cheaper elsewhere, go elsewhere.

The list price is irrelevant. It's a made up price that the manufacturer would like to sell the car at. It often doesn't bear much resemblance to the market value (see discounts you can get on certain Citroens and Vauxhalls).


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