Deposit Wrangles

[Sockpuppet]

Right. Having a few issues with a BMW dealer.

In Nov I reserved a bike, pickup for March time. Price agreed.
Got a sales order with the price we agreed on it.

Then BMW (head office) decided on a price rise (list price) in Jan (smart move ).

Dealer sent me the "new" price. I don't agree with the £500 increase and cancel the order.

Now there is a quibble about the £350 deposit I left with them. I argue its refundable as BMW changed the price..

Any ideas on this?

[BrowneIssue]

In Nov I reserved a bike, pickup for March time. Price agreed.

Then BMW (head office) decided on a price rise

a) surely the price rise does not apply to you?

I don't agree with the £500 increase and cancel the order.

b) why did you cancel the order?

c) do you still want the bike (at the original price)?

[BrilloPad]

What does the contract say? Surely it had a price on it?

[Beefy198]

I can't see how they could raise it if they had it in writing.

You could try asking somewhere like here, they seem to offer such advice

[BolshieBastard]

A manufacturer can increase the price of a vehicle \ bike even though another lower price has been agreed especially where force maejer applies ie a big fall in exchange rate for example.

Its in the T&C's you sign when you hand over a deposit.

The deposit may or may not be refundable, again, the circumstances they can keep your deposit will be in the T&C's.

Its a fallacy to think manufacturer \ dealer cannot pass on a price rise or that they must hand back a deposit on a cancelled order.

If you havent signed anything, I think you're stuffed over the price rise and getting your deposit back unless the dealer is really, really nice to you. And I wouldnt be certain of that in this climate.

[Sockpuppet]

a) surely the price rise does not apply to you?

b) why did you cancel the order?

c) do you still want the bike (at the original price)?

Completly forgot I posted this thread.

a) dealership says it does

b) becuase they wouldn't supply at the original price

c) No. Sorted one else where after getting treated like tulip by these

[Beefy198]

A manufacturer can increase the price of a vehicle \ bike even though another lower price has been agreed especially where force maejer applies ie a big fall in exchange rate for example.

Its in the T&C's you sign when you hand over a deposit.

The deposit may or may not be refundable, again, the circumstances they can keep your deposit will be in the T&C's.

Its a fallacy to think manufacturer \ dealer cannot pass on a price rise or that they must hand back a deposit on a cancelled order.

If you havent signed anything, I think you're stuffed over the price rise and getting your deposit back unless the dealer is really, really nice to you. And I wouldnt be certain of that in this climate.

I can understand why they can change the quote, but surely your agreement is based on the original quote. If they amend it you should have the right to walk away and get a refund of any money paid. Otherwise, theoretically, they could suddenly up the prices by £10,000!

[Sockpuppet]

A manufacturer can increase the price of a vehicle \ bike even though another lower price has been agreed especially where force maejer applies ie a big fall in exchange rate for example.

Its in the T&C's you sign when you hand over a deposit.

The deposit may or may not be refundable, again, the circumstances they can keep your deposit will be in the T&C's.

Its a fallacy to think manufacturer \ dealer cannot pass on a price rise or that they must hand back a deposit on a cancelled order.

If you havent signed anything, I think you're stuffed over the price rise and getting your deposit back unless the dealer is really, really nice to you. And I wouldnt be certain of that in this climate.

What T&Cs?

I have a purchase order that says

"Customer Decleration:
I the undersigned agree to purchase from the company above, the above vehicle at the price stated & certify
before I sign this deceleration that my attention have been drawn to the age and condition of the vehicle.
I confirm that I have examined the vehicle before signing so as to satisfy myself of its quality. I also accept
the recorded mileage on the odometer cannot be relied as a indicating of the actual age of the vehicle.
Deposits on cancelled orders are non refundable"

They sent me a new purchase order with an increased price....

Ideas. Seeing a lawyer tomorrow.

[Durbs]

What bike you gettin'? Try asking for some kit instead as a goodwill gesture.

[Sockpuppet]

Was going for a 1200GSA ended up picking up a 1150GSA instead.

Not after any bike kit, just for them to do the honourable thing