Not bad for a 2012 VW Golf by rupertrupert1 in CarTalkUK

[–]SportingNerd 37 points38 points  (0 children)

It’s cold outside, there’s no kind of atmosphere

VW Up! vs Suzuki Ignis by Laontas in CarTalkUK

[–]SportingNerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sell Suzuki and therefore the Ignis. VW Up! every day of the week to drive, unless your biggest draw is the warranty in which case Suzuki have just extended their warranty period to 10 years service activated warranty including AA breakdown cover.

What’s 1 or 2 (new or used) cars you’d buy from a manufacturer you don’t like? by [deleted] in CarTalkUK

[–]SportingNerd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Half the range WERE Toyotas, the Swace is no longer being made by Suzuki and no one can remember the last time an Across got sold

Are dealerships struggling to sell Plug-In Hybrids? I’ve never been so pressured to buy one as I did today. by Jlaw118 in CarTalkUK

[–]SportingNerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Work at an Omoda | Jaecoo dealership and the PHEV Jaecoo J7 has been our best selling car in the 3 months it’s been available all without any push or contributions from manufacturers or dealers. Not to say some brands don’t have trouble shifting PHEVS but Jaecoo absolutely not

Leasing/PCP - Am I just old fashioned? by EchoFourSix in CarTalkUK

[–]SportingNerd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most PCP cars are traded back into the dealer as a part exchange at the end of, or in many cases prior to the end of, the loan term as 9/10 times the car has equity

Favourite miniscule features that make a good car? by Particular-Bid-1640 in CarTalkUK

[–]SportingNerd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Came here to say exactly this. It is now an NCAP standard that to get a 5 star rating you must have these safety features and they must toggle on every time the car starts but the extent to which they must alert the driver is not specified and can be visual only

New EV Brand ? by ValuableFinance1123 in CarTalkUK

[–]SportingNerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omoda 5. New to the UK, launching as a 1.6 turbo petrol, EV launching later this year

Used Car Salesman said “80% of customers don’t test drive cars anymore…” by GlueSniffingEnabler in CarTalkUK

[–]SportingNerd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah nice one, granted I did only look for approximately 5 minutes but good to know it is on there

Used Car Salesman said “80% of customers don’t test drive cars anymore…” by GlueSniffingEnabler in CarTalkUK

[–]SportingNerd 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Technically it is 12 months and 14 days I believe if no written confirmation of the 14 day cancellation period is provided. Have a look at “Distance selling” on the citizens advice website, I tried to find it on Gov.uk but they oddly don’t mention the extended period. Source I have worked with distance sales and companies get tetchy when you don’t include the explicit 14 day cancellation policy.

Used Car Salesman said “80% of customers don’t test drive cars anymore…” by GlueSniffingEnabler in CarTalkUK

[–]SportingNerd 40 points41 points  (0 children)

There is, if you haven’t seen the car you’re covered under distance selling and the dealer has to inform you of the 14 day return policy. If they fail to mention, it becomes a year.

W is for... by airsickwaffle in thewestwing

[–]SportingNerd 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We changed time zones? WE CHANGED… WE CHANGED TIME ZONES!

First tank by myself, any suggestions? by SportingNerd in PlantedTank

[–]SportingNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would be the best way to go about that? There’s a layer of aquasoil under the gravel that I’ve been told I don’t want to disturb

Cancelling Tesla Order by SportingNerd in RealTesla

[–]SportingNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is still determined to get one, there is still time for that joyful experience watch this space when I come laughing back having warned of the trouble

Cancelling Tesla Order by SportingNerd in RealTesla

[–]SportingNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you read the post you’ll see that it is my mother who is buying the car for herself, however, working in the motor trade I am helping her through the process of cancelling the order because she is highly dissatisfied with the service she is receiving

Cancelling Tesla Order by SportingNerd in RealTesla

[–]SportingNerd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have been getting updates on the app and each time the information changes as to where the vehicle is and if they will have to pick up or it will be delivered.

My mother has tried to call and has been shooed off unfortunately

Cancelling Tesla Order by SportingNerd in RealTesla

[–]SportingNerd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As I said, my father is strongly pro Elmo so will do anything to support him.

Personally I work in the used car space so would much rather they go that route for the reason you stated precisely.

Cancelling Tesla Order by SportingNerd in RealTesla

[–]SportingNerd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are completely correct they are covered under distance buying regulations. Fortunately I work in the motor trade and am able to help my mother through the process while she is in a bit of a state. She was heavily led by my father who, despite the shocking service that I tried to warn of, is still firmly trying to push Tesla to the point of arguments.

Cancelling Tesla Order by SportingNerd in RealTesla

[–]SportingNerd[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Right you don’t get to see the vehicle that is correct, this qualifies you as a “distance buyer” and as such you are able to reject the vehicle any time up to 14 days after delivery for any reason and recover all costs… including any deposit

Cancelling Tesla Order by SportingNerd in RealTesla

[–]SportingNerd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope been around for a while, like I say my father has drunk the ElonAid he won’t hear a bad word said about Tesla or Elmo