Ordered a Tiguan Elegance in July 2021, just had an update this morning, saying my build date has now moved to September 2022. It is due to parts being ordered from Ukraine. I appreciate everything going on at the moment, but can I cancel my order and get my down payment back? I’d rather just buy one off the forecourt myself.
In short, yes. You have not entered into a legally binding contract with the dealer. The only legally binding contract that you make is with Motability and that only comes into effect when you enter the PIN on the day that you collect the car. A dealer may play silly buggers and play hard to get, but will eventually have no choice but to refund you. I’d guess that’s unlikely though, as they will most likely keep the car on order and sell it privately for more profit. Besides, it sounds as though you might be considering buying privately off them anyway. If going private, check out prices on drivethedeal as dealers will usually match or come very close. There are some big discounts to be had on Tiguans, in spite of the supply issues.