Went to Parks Hamilton first. They were helpful and gave a decent test drive. They appeared keen to do business and followed up with a phone call. But trade in deal was a bit low.
Went to my local next, Fairbairns Glasgow who were okay, but nothing special at first. They took details of my trade in and said they would call back...
In the meantime went to Menzies Stirling. The guy there was helpful and went through every single option and offered his opinions, which were not always the dearest either! Even phoned 3 dealers about my trade in while I sat in front of him. But the trade in figure was a bit of a joke and delivery wouldn't have been till September.
Then Fairbairns phoned back with a great trade in offer and August delivery or a demonstrator in early July (diesel) Went up and signed with them then took a test drive to check out the demo car. Decided to go for the August option and then called them back to see if they could do a better deal on finance than standard offer.
The revised rate was very competitive with online banks and since then they have replied promptly to any emails. The staff seem friendly and willing to help as well, strangely even more so after signing (normally they lose interest then!).
But if the offer had been better on the trade in Menzies would have got the sale down to the knowledge and enthusiasm of the salesman but money talks!
A MINI adventure. THE END ;-) |