Cash Discount

[Hughie7907]

At a car showroom how much discount would you expect to get if you were not part exchanging or requiring finance?

[Linotype]

Hi there: I'm not familiar with UK garages these days as I live in South Africa but to answer your question you 'are doing a garage a favour' by not offering a trade-in, plus point number one; and the fact you are interested in a cash deal must mean plenty of sway. In one simple answer: push for all you are worth – well, that and check out the HonestJohn motoring portal as to who's offering the best deals right now in the UK. Good luck with your purchase ...

[SlackAlice]

I would also consider are you buying new or second hand, whether the seller is a big company or a small one, that will affect what you can negotiate. Also, it depends on you and how patient you can be.

It really can be a waiting game, do not be afraid to walk out of the showroom after you've given them your details. You will be surprised how many will contact you with a 'revised' offer. Also, try and time your negotiations towards the end of the month, salesmen and dealerships have targets and also like cash in the bank to cover wages.

[TWR]

Hugh, look at the net & check the prices, if you have the cash you hold the ACE CARD, go from dealer to dealer if you have the time & barter, do not take out the "so called extra warrantee" they are ***, go for everything you can, & I mean everything, they want to sell, you have the money, you can't get the deal, walk away "that simple"

[gingejbee]

I'm surprised that nobody above has stated the obvious...it very much depends on the make of car. If you are talking "new car", have a look at the What Car? Target Prices and you'll get a good idea.

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/target-price/1214366

[johnny37]

Dealers make a lot of commission if you take finance. They like selling cars on hp. Discount for cash is not really a discount as the price will be set higher to give them room to negotiate. I bought a one year old car at one of the car supermarkets but they would not budge on price but I was happy with the price. At the time my local Toyota dealer was offering brand new demo cars with delivery mileage for 8 grand under list.