Lagamorph wrote:The PCP on my car is up next month, but sourcing a replacement basically isn't really possible right now with dealers closed and test drives impossible.
Audi/VW Finance have the option to apply for an extension of PCP for up to 6 months, so I've done that this morning. Part of me was tempted not to bother and to just tell them to stop charinging me and come pick it up whenever it was safe to do so, but I can't necessarily rely on using my dads car for things like shopping in the meantime.
It's a bit annoying that I'm basically going to spend another £2,000 for a car that's going to spend 95%+ of the time just sat on the driveway, but at the same time it's good to know I have a vehicle there ready.
Who knows what's going to happen in December though. Not going to be surprised if dealerships are still closed at that point and test drives aren't possible. At the same time, no idea what the situation will be with work. Will I be driving to work as often as I was before, which was only 3 days a week, and if less often I could potentially make a change from Diesel to Petrol and reduce the amount of mileage on my finance agreement which in turn would reduce my monthly costs.
We've started to open up our sales departments, but in a limited capacity, and we've massively ramped up our internet selling capability. We're now able to deliver vehicles to people's doors, too. I imagine other dealership groups will be offering similar facilities, if not now, then soon.