New Car Internet Dealer

[Mr.Whippy]

Has anyone ever bought a new car via an internet dealer such as buyacar.co.uk or jamjar.co.uk ? I have been looking and can source the car I want for 15% cheaper than main dealer.

If so any experiences positive or negative would be appreciated.
Thanks

Friend of mine ordered a car from buyacar.co.uk, it was delayed by about 6 weeks but he saved himself £4k on the dealer price so was worth waiting for.

[Bagpuss]

I have taken the decision to buy the new facelift Nissan Qashqai model, which is available from March this year.

Having shopped around across local dealers and the internet, I can source a new car from some of the internet suppliers at nearly £2k less than the main dealerships can offer. Because it is a new model the main dealers are not willing to lower their prices to match the internet deals, which I have found surprising.
I have a slight nigghle in my mind about buying via the internet - the car is uk not import, has standard warranty etc, so should be okay.

Wht have you found it suprising? The Brokers put several order in per month with each dealership group and hence get a fleet buy discount. Whereas you are negotiating on one car.

[kaiser78]

Drive the deal offer very good discounts. Havent used then but I know they have good rep. Steer well clear of jamjar. Negligible discounts.

TBH you could get a very good discount if you bargained hard for the right car. In other words, steer clear of small engined low VED cars.

If its your thing, you should get a good discount on Jag XF's, most Land Rovers and BMW 5 Series. The 5 series especially is being replaced by a new model so deals on pre reg cars should be very good.

I have taken the decision to buy the new facelift Nissan Qashqai model, which is available from March this year.

Having shopped around across local dealers and the internet, I can source a new car from some of the internet suppliers at nearly £2k less than the main dealerships can offer. Because it is a new model the main dealers are not willing to lower their prices to match the internet deals, which I have found surprising.

I have a slight nigghle in my mind about buying via the internet - the car is uk not import, has standard warranty etc, so should be okay.

[BolshieBastard]

Drive the deal offer very good discounts. Havent used then but I know they have good rep. Steer well clear of jamjar. Negligible discounts.

TBH you could get a very good discount if you bargained hard for the right car. In other words, steer clear of small engined low VED cars.

If its your thing, you should get a good discount on Jag XF's, most Land Rovers and BMW 5 Series. The 5 series especially is being replaced by a new model so deals on pre reg cars should be very good.

[Bagpuss]

Has anyone ever bought a new car via an internet dealer such as buyacar.co.uk or jamjar.co.uk ? I have been looking and can source the car I want for 15% cheaper than main dealer.

If so any experiences positive or negative would be appreciated.
Thanks

Do you mean a dealer or a broker because you mention both above? Drive the Deal and Carfile (both brokers) have very good reps. I have bought off them in the past.

[pzz76077]

Has anyone ever bought a new car via an internet dealer such as buyacar.co.uk or jamjar.co.uk ? I have been looking and can source the car I want for 15% cheaper than main dealer.

If so any experiences positive or negative would be appreciated.
Thanks

Ive bought 2 cars from ebay in the past couple of years. No problems with either transaction- one picked up from Poland, the other from Spain. Sold them both for what I paid for them after 6 months of use.

PZZ

[kaiser78]

Has anyone ever bought a new car via an internet dealer such as buyacar.co.uk or jamjar.co.uk ? I have been looking and can source the car I want for 15% cheaper than main dealer.

If so any experiences positive or negative would be appreciated.
Thanks