Decided to change my Nissan Juke and go for something different. After looking at many small SUVs and crossovers found Captur to be the best choice. As I never buy new but always ex-demo with about 1500 or less miles I looked around and found few that fit the bill. One was advertised by Autotrader for Renault Retail Group for £16000. I contacted them and spoke to salesman Matthew who was slightly surprised as he was not aware that car was up for sale yet but promised to ring me back with more info.
And did he do just that!! I was informed that the car is for sale, it is still used for demo purpose and - at this point everyone take a deep breath - it will be £16000 plus 20% VAT. When I said that second hand non-commercial vehicles are not charged extra VAT he assured me that they are. I told him that lies and deceit is what gives car salesmen their distinctive attributes he continued to assure me that this second hand car with £2000 miles on the clock is going for the price tag of £19200
After having written a letter to Renault Retail Group customer service I was advised to contact sales manager David Smart.
Imagine my surprise when
I got the same story from Mr Smart. Reason for VAT? "We sometime sell to hire fleets" was part of his explanation. So? I am not hire company, what has that to do with me? The rest of the explanation made even less sense unless you are salesman for Renault Retail Group
Found what I was looking for in Morecambe, helpful staff, informative, getting it Saturday.
And no 20% VAT on top
And did he do just that!! I was informed that the car is for sale, it is still used for demo purpose and - at this point everyone take a deep breath - it will be £16000 plus 20% VAT. When I said that second hand non-commercial vehicles are not charged extra VAT he assured me that they are. I told him that lies and deceit is what gives car salesmen their distinctive attributes he continued to assure me that this second hand car with £2000 miles on the clock is going for the price tag of £19200
After having written a letter to Renault Retail Group customer service I was advised to contact sales manager David Smart.
Imagine my surprise when
I got the same story from Mr Smart. Reason for VAT? "We sometime sell to hire fleets" was part of his explanation. So? I am not hire company, what has that to do with me? The rest of the explanation made even less sense unless you are salesman for Renault Retail Group
Found what I was looking for in Morecambe, helpful staff, informative, getting it Saturday.
And no 20% VAT on top