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I'm hoping somebody can offer some advice. I saw a topic from a couple of years ago on here about a dealer extending a PCP agreement without the customer's permission to accommodate a new car delivery, so hope I am posting this in a relevant place. My situation is not as advanced and I am hoping to avoid the problems the poster in that thread experienced.
The current PCP deal on my car is due to end next month. A couple of months or so back I decided to order a new car (same dealer). At the time of ordering it was expected that the new car would be here well before the end of my current agreement ending. We briefly discussed whether, if it was delayed and would arrive after the end of the current agreement, there would be any issues and I was reliably informed that it wouldn't be a problem.
Of course in hindsight I imagine he was trying to secure my order so maybe glossing over the details and, to be fair, as a car enthusiast I was pretty excited and probably allowed him to do that. Unsurprisingly, having expected it this month I have now been told it will not be until October - opening up the possibility that my current deal will end before the new one is here.
I've asked the dealer to let me know the options in this case but I'm yet to hear back from him. I seem to remember that one option was to extend the deal for a short period and continue monthly payments, although I seem to recall that this wouldn't change the outstanding finance amount - which doesn't seem a great deal, if correct.
I was wondering if any forum members would be able to offer advice as to what options I could expect to be offered and also what I should look to be doing. I obviously want to avoid any unnecessary further expense, nor do I want to be tied into anything longer than I want to. I'm hoping I wont need my current car for too long past the end of the current deal but - given the current supply chains etc - want to be prepared in case this goes on a bit longer.
I hope somebody can offer some advice - please let me know if you need any other information. I've tried searching myself but most topics seem to be about ending agreements early and not about my current situation.
Apologies for the long first post!
I'm hoping somebody can offer some advice. I saw a topic from a couple of years ago on here about a dealer extending a PCP agreement without the customer's permission to accommodate a new car delivery, so hope I am posting this in a relevant place. My situation is not as advanced and I am hoping to avoid the problems the poster in that thread experienced.
The current PCP deal on my car is due to end next month. A couple of months or so back I decided to order a new car (same dealer). At the time of ordering it was expected that the new car would be here well before the end of my current agreement ending. We briefly discussed whether, if it was delayed and would arrive after the end of the current agreement, there would be any issues and I was reliably informed that it wouldn't be a problem.
Of course in hindsight I imagine he was trying to secure my order so maybe glossing over the details and, to be fair, as a car enthusiast I was pretty excited and probably allowed him to do that. Unsurprisingly, having expected it this month I have now been told it will not be until October - opening up the possibility that my current deal will end before the new one is here.
I've asked the dealer to let me know the options in this case but I'm yet to hear back from him. I seem to remember that one option was to extend the deal for a short period and continue monthly payments, although I seem to recall that this wouldn't change the outstanding finance amount - which doesn't seem a great deal, if correct.
I was wondering if any forum members would be able to offer advice as to what options I could expect to be offered and also what I should look to be doing. I obviously want to avoid any unnecessary further expense, nor do I want to be tied into anything longer than I want to. I'm hoping I wont need my current car for too long past the end of the current deal but - given the current supply chains etc - want to be prepared in case this goes on a bit longer.
I hope somebody can offer some advice - please let me know if you need any other information. I've tried searching myself but most topics seem to be about ending agreements early and not about my current situation.
Apologies for the long first post!
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