Not true anymore actually. As of last year, regulated agreements have a 'right to withdraw' clause
I stand corrected. Appologies, It's been a couple of years since I've bought.
Thanks for the info LimboJimbo. Even better!!! 
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Posted 9 months ago #
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I'd have thought it being summer, end of the month, and with the new reg ie lots of px knocking around, its a great time to cut a deal on a second hand MINI.
I've just sold my wife's low mileage MINI. A lot cheaper than the ones you are looking at, but the MINI specialist dealer i sold it too, said sales were tough at the moment.
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It is right to say that the end of the month can be the best time to buy a used car. You have to time it right though, it's no good walking in on the last day of the month, they won't be able to invoice and deliver it in time. A couple of days before should do it. However, the target the sales manager will be chasing will be profit, so they won't be giving them away.
Walk into a showroom and buy a new car from stock a few days before the end of a quarter and you could get an awesome deal.
Not from me mind, I'll have hit target by then
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The last few posts have been particulerly useful lads. Thanks. Just off to try to put them into practise.
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Well... I'm going to be eating porridge for a while but the Mrs is going to be behaving very well for at least 5 years! All the above tips worked out well. Treated them as human ****** executives and was as good as my word with decisions immediately. Did all my prep and knew what was realistic to ask for and accept.
So what did I save (that should be not spend I suppose)? £600 if you include a full tank and tax. Ok but I'm still £15k lighter than this morning. If it had been for me I'd never have gone over £5k for anything with four wheels!
Thanks for the advice again.
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Today is a good time to buy a used car, as the “61” plate comes out tomorrow and the dealers will start receiving high numbers of used/part exchange cars, which will start to fill up their forecourts. They need the space.
Don't bank on that!!! Used Cars are at a Premium these days as the New car Market is on it's ar@e, there are no quality Used Cars coming onto Forecourts these days, as most people are either hanging onto their cars or trading 5,6.7,8 year old cars for something newer.... 20% VAT is to blame for that!
Unless you're dealing with Stratstone Land Rover who don't seem to care if you buy or walk away!
With regard to Stratstone (Pendragon) they offer a price guarantee, they actually research the market to ensure they price their car competitively (lowest) so will not haggle as their price is the lowest.
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can you find somewhere else that is selling another one?
My GF dad bought her a golf by emailing a handful of garages detailing what he wanted. Copied them all in on the email and waited to see which one got back with the lowest price. There were some good prices. Easier with a common spec new car.
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O/T: jonb - have you still got the Mary bars that you listed here by any chance?
http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-clearout-including-winter-road-bike-split-and-kayakPosted 8 months ago #
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