Do dealers sell luxury cars at cost?

Please pass this on to Mike Rutherford in relation to his item about dealers selling cars “at cost”. Many years ago David Brown Senior was at a lunchtime cocktail party in Huddersfield when he was approached...

Is the scheme which allows British servicemen to buy VAT-free vehicles a good deal?

Under The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) British military personnel and civilian support staff serving in Germany are entitled to purchase a new car (New Means of Transport) free of VAT. Once the car...

Are discount car sales brokers trustworthy?

I’m thinking of buying a new car through a broker if I can’t get the same deal from a main dealer. Which of the numerous discount car brokers are reputable and trusted?

Are Honda CR-V promotions a way of clearing old stock?

During the last few months Honda has been running a promotion on the CR-V. My dealer has a whole wedge of pre-reg 62 plate CR-V SE+ priced to go at £19,995, or chuck in the sat nav and T-spec for £20,995....

What do you think the chance is of a discount on a BMW X3 or Land Rover Freelander?

We are thinking about buying a BMW X3 or a Land Rover Freelander 2. There is £5000 off the old model, what discount should we try to get on a new car or a used one? Our trade in is very low, so a cash...

We bought discounted cars from Orangewheels and are very pleased.

Last year I contacted www.orangewheels.co.uk about a new Golf Match TSI auto. I was passed to Dane Chester and was offered a discount 3 per cent greater than local Volkswagen dealers and a delivery of...

Discounts from main dealers - where are they?

I have been to two main dealers in my area who are a) not offering any discount on a new car and b) quoting me a delivery date of nov/dec 2012 for a 62 reg. Is the cx5 that popular that Mazda will not...

Why is the 508 RXH offered with such a big discount?

I have seen discounts of £7,500 offered on the 508 RXH - which should compensate for the likely heavy depreciation. I know that the gearchange is said to be jerky, but have you any information on the reliablity...

Can we get a discount on a new model?

I am very tempted to buy a new Volvo 1.6l 150bhp V40 when they hit the showrooms in the near future. Is it feasible to ask for a discount on this new model and, if so, how much? I would be trading in...

Which Mini edition offers good resale value?

My daughter who is fast approaching the age of 40 has set her sights on a Mini Convertible. She is at the moment thinking of a Mini One, and she only does social mileage of 4000-6000 miles per year. What...