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Car Dealer Scam

  • 28-06-2009 2:36am
    #1
    nVid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 217 ✭✭


    I viewed a car online priced €2000 then inquired on the phone, the dealer sounded suprised as he only put the car up that morning.

    The next day the price was changed to €2500!

    Do I have any say?


Comments

  • #2
    Seth Brundle
    Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 41,234 Mod ✭✭✭✭Seth Brundle


    You weren't ripped off though! The car is only worth what someone is happy to pay for it and so far that is nobody. However, the dealer is within his rights to increase the price should demand look good. What kind of car is it?


  • #3
    Nody
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,375 CMod ✭✭✭✭Nody


    nVid wrote: »
    I viewed a car online priced €2000 then inquired on the phone, the dealer sounded suprised as he only put the car up that morning.

    The next day the price was changed to €2500!

    Do I have any say?
    Yes you do, you can go some where else. Beyond that you have no rights to get the old price etc.


  • #4
    nVid
    Closed Accounts Posts: 217 ✭✭nVid


    kbannon wrote: »
    You weren't ripped off though! The car is only worth what someone is happy to pay for it and so far that is nobody. However, the dealer is within his rights to increase the price should demand look good. What kind of car is it?

    00 Renault Megane Coupe 3Door

    God damn greasy dealers, I have a great story about a peugeot mechanic telling me a new mudflap would cost €300 + labour because they only did molded one's, I then walked over to the shelf and picked up a rubber one in a box priced < €20! He started saying "uhh that price is wrong uhhh"

    "They are a bunch of cowboys Ted!"


  • #5
    Blue_Wolf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 861 ✭✭✭Blue_Wolf


    I wouldn't worry. You are in the best position as the buyer. Just wait until you find something perfect. That dealer will get impatient as he won't receive a call for the car and you may end up getting it for 1500euro.

    Whatever price is advertised you can always haggle and get 10% off if not more considering the market state. They always add extra few quid onto asking price so they reduce it for you as if it's a "favour".

    Keep looking around and take your time.

    Good luck.


  • #6
    bogview
    Closed Accounts Posts: 25 ✭bogview


    dont worry about it bhoy let him keep is best revenge....it like a train if you miss one theres always another one to go for.............in the current climate


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