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[snowy55]

To clear this up ring VWCS and ask them yourself.
I was DEFINITELY told NO delivery before May NO bonus.

 

[CoboCali]

slightly off topic; but whilst we are on the subject of expiring offers; today is 31/3/16 and it is the expiry date for existing VW Finance offers such as the £750 contribution, plus the 4 services for £179+vat. I was advised to at least get my finance application into the VW system today so I could still access the offer tomorrow. FWIW, I'll bet my last $ that the same or even better offers are available after 1st April but best to be on the safe side if you are concerned.

 

[Geezso]

I wouldn't be happy with that... Seems a dubious practice.

Anything to save some deposit contributions. Nothing dubious about it. Just goes to show you should have a read at the t&c on offers. Dealers don't just give money away. The discount doesn't apply to cash deals so there must be some sort of incentive. Generally the manufacturer will push for a number, if that number is met a bonus will be paid, I it is exceeded it will grow proportionately. Hence why they can offer deposit contributions based on say march registrations. As buyers we want it all, but the truth is you cant have your cake and eat it. Has to be win win for both parties.

 

[Geezso]

pps ... I'm getting mine from stoneybroke

Up To is the key word there, across various vehicles across the range. Just forgo the deposit contributions and negotiate a better deal

 

[Geezso]

slightly off topic; but whilst we are on the subject of expiring offers; today is 31/3/16 and it is the expiry date for existing VW Finance offers such as the £750 contribution, plus the 4 services for £179+vat. I was advised to at least get my finance application into the VW system today so I could still access the offer tomorrow. FWIW, I'll bet my last $ that the same or even better offers are available after 1st April but best to be on the safe side if you are concerned.

There is always an offer, money off, better apr, free or subsidised servicing.
My concern is the 2 years servicing, its mis represented as its only 1 service on Cali with a 2 year interval.

 

[Tommy Gun]

Wonder if it was VW who were behind this old chestnut... I can see the similarity. Damn the small print!!

 

[Stoneybroke]

It seems that T&C's on VW car sites are making reference to a registration date of 31/05/16, but the commercial sites do not mention such a limitation -there may be some differences.

I ordered mine in February, well within the advertised eligibility dates, my order states I have the loyalty discount, despite the same order showing a June/July supply date - any restriction should have been raised then. Few, if any Cali orders, made in Loyalty Discount period will be handed over by 31st May, so VW, knowing that, would be found wanting should they introduce this restriction and try and remove the discount from all the customers who placed orders in the eligibility period. All of us with Cali's on order would like them by 31st May, but I can't see that happening!

Remember, the biggest and best T&C is always "nothing in this document affects your statutory rights."

I will watch with interest, but I will not lose any sleep over it (yet).

The Deposit Contribution is a different offer, which is given with the finance packages - £750. Will tomorrow bring a better one? Who knows? I've been assured that, having been approved for finance, I will get that (ordered before 31/3) but if a better one appears...

 

[Geezso]

If a better offer appears its buyer beware and up to you to push for a better deal. But typically the deal configuration changes. Maybe a lower interest but not so much discount etc.
Its like in Asda 2 for £3 or 99p each

 

[Skinnee D]

To clear this up ring VWCS and ask them yourself.
I was DEFINITELY told NO delivery before May NO bonus.

I spoke to VWCS about this back in February after they confirmed that I would be eligible for the loyalty discount (order placed end January). The lady I spoke to was adamant that only a delivery beyond May 16 caused by a customer change could risk losing the discount, and any post-May delivery due to VW's production schedule would not be an issue. Just what I was told anyway.