[Whizzigig]

I have been out for some test drives and decided on the car I want, I was convinced I was due for delivery in January but when I hunted out my current agreement its early February :@

This would be fine except the dealers just contacted me, the exact car I want in top spec is going on a manager’s special and they are allowing me 1st preference, with AP slashed to less than half!

They suggested I could cancel my current lease early, is this so? What would the ramifications of this be?

Any advice greatly appreciated, and with haste! Lol as this is a deal that’s not going to be on the plate for long.

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[mitch]

firstly i would imagine you will lose the gcb.

[myself33]

Yes , you can cancel an agreement, only with good reason, you don’t get your good condition bonus, and have to pay up to £250 admin fee

All info here : https://www.motability.co.uk/contact/faqs/can-i-cancel-my-car-lease-agreement#targetText=Customers%20do%20not%20have%20an%20automatic%20right%20to%20end%20the%20agreement%20early.&targetText=Please%20be%20aware%20that%20your,in%20any%20seven%20year%20period.

 

[Menorca Mike]

What’s the car you want ?

[Kev]

How do you find these deals?

Im struggling to find any?

[Whizzigig]

Bmw 2 series coupe

 

[Whizzigig]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I’m going to ring motability and have a chat.

<span style=”text-align: center;”>I dont think I’ll be eligible for my gcb anyway as I have a dent and scrape to passenger door. </span>

Kev I was just lucky that the dealer contacted me to say they have my car in stock and need it shifted so willing to do the deal.

[Kev]

I’m not surprised it’s bmw. The discounts they were offering on the m3/4 shortly after launch were huge and many early buyers were furious and lost a lot of money.

The new 4 door 2 series grand coupe is about to be launched (new 1 series with a boot), so they will want to shift old 2 series stock.

[Kev]

I’m thinking Alfa Romeo may offer similar on a guilia? The current private lease deals are way better than motability. Lower deposit, similar monthlies with much better models.

[Jack]

The good condition bonus is now pro rata’d

[Colin]

Does this apply if you’re in the last 3 months when you can normally order anyway? I’ve been told I can get the Tiguan R-Line pretty much immediately from one dealer but the 3 years on the Volvo isn’t up until very early in January, although I’ve had the go-ahead letter from Motability to order my next car

"Man is born in freedom, but he soon becomes a slave, in cages of convention, from the cradle, to the grave."

[Whizzigig]

Kev, I didn’t know that there was a 4 door on the way. It is lovely. But I doubt it would be on the scheme for a while after release?

I spoke to Motability, as I have had multiple unresolved issues with my current car (& dealer) since the lease began, they said they could perhaps waive the admin fee if I terminate early. Someone from complaints is calling me tomorrow to discuss further.

The girl on the phone also said that I would get up 400 gcb, once the car is assessed.

I will keep you all posted. Thanks for the advice guys 🙂

[Kev]

The 1 series and cla came onto the list at launch. Wouldn’t surprise me in the new 2 gc does too.

The coupe will be a better drive being rwd though.

[Whizzigig]

Colin, my dealer did say that if I wasnt allowed early cancellation then I would have to wait until my exchange date regardless of whether the car was delivered. Worth asking I suppose.

Kev, even it if does come on right from the off, the AP would most likely be ridiculous and beyond my reach. This will be a tidy saving (if it comes through) and you’re right, it will be a better drive!

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