These are cars that dealerships have previously used as display models in their showrooms. They are likely to have been driven by potential customers on test drives or dealership staff, and could have a few thousand miles on the clock. Thus, these ‘ex-demonstrator’ models are then sold at discounted prices.
Is buying an ex demo car a good idea?
An ex-demo car can prove a great way to get behind the wheel of a nearly-new car at a much lower cost than buying an equivalent brand-new model. That said, you won’t be the first owner and, unlike pre-registered cars, ex-demo cars will have been used. You should also be wary of the car’s warranty.
How much cheaper should a demo car be?
What you should pay for a demo car depends on the model you’re buying, and how much you can get that model brand new. Ideally, you’ll secure $2,000 – $3,000 off your demo car, on top of other discounts the dealer is offering.
What are the benefits of buying a demo car?
A possible advantage of buying a demo model is that you basically get a new car for a price that is generally less than the cost of a new car. In most cases, the mileage of a demo car will be less than that of a pre-owned car.
What is an ex display car? – Related Questions
How many miles does a demo car have?
Demo cars are new cars that have been driven by employees, family members, or customers of a the dealership for a few months. They usually have between 2,000 and 6,000 miles on the odometer, but they are not considered used vehicles.
Do Demo cars come with full warranty?
Demonstrator models will most likely come with their new car warranty, however – because the vehicle has already been registered, which is when your new car warranty begins, you will miss out on however long the car has been registered for.
Is a demo car considered new or used?
What is a demo car? Demos are new cars that have been driven by the dealership’s staff or as test-drive vehicles by interested customers. Often they are used as a salesperson’s personal vehicle and can have hundreds to several thousand miles on them.
Is it good to buy a courtesy car?
Are Loaner Cars in Good Condition? No matter which type of fleet vehicle you choose to check out – demo, rental, loaner – it may have been very well-maintained, especially a loaner. To top it off, loaner cars are technically “used” so their price is likely to be lower than a brand new counterpart.
How many miles can a car have and still be sold as new?
The general rule, though, is that anything under 200 miles is acceptable for a new car. That allows enough capacity for transport from the shipping port or between dealerships if the car has to be sent to a new showroom.
How do I get a courtesy car from a dealer?
How do I qualify for a courtesy car? As long as you go to an approved repairer, you’ll get a courtesy vehicle for as long as the repairs take. The courtesy car will be supplied when an engineer authorises the repairs, not before.
How much does a courtesy car cost?
Do I have to pay for a courtesy car? If you have comprehensive car insurance, a courtesy vehicle should be offered to you at no extra charge. As it will be insured for you to drive, the only thing you need to pay for is fuel.
Is a courtesy car free?
A courtesy car is a car provided free of charge, usually by the repairer or dealership and is likely to be what is available at the time.
How long can you keep a courtesy car?
How long can I keep a courtesy car? A courtesy car is usually only available whilst repairs are being completed or until a write-off settlement is agreed. A limit will be set, however; a maximum of 14 or 21 consecutive days is most common, but check the details of your policy to be sure.
What happens if I crash my courtesy car?
What happens if you crash a courtesy car? When driving a courtesy car, your insurance for your main vehicle should cover you to the same level when you’re driving the replacement vehicle. Alternatively, you will have cover through the courtesy car provider.
Can anyone drive a courtesy car?
Most insurers will automatically cover anyone who’s included in your insurance to drive a courtesy car – so if you have named drivers, they should be insured too.
What happens if you damage a courtesy car?
In general, you are liable for the cost of repairs if you damage someone else’s vehicle (or other property) and it is your fault. However, if you cannot agree on liability after the courtesy car is damaged, you or the owner of the courtesy car can make a claim to the Disputes Tribunal to settle the dispute.
Can you smoke in a courtesy car?
We have a strict policy of NO SMOKING OR ANIMALS in our courtesy cars.
Does my insurance cover me to drive a courtesy car?
If you have a comprehensive car insurance, you’re likely to be insured to drive a courtesy car. Most of the time, insurers that offer courtesy cars also cover any named drivers added to your policy. But it’s important not to assume that you or named drivers have courtesy car cover automatically.
Do I get a courtesy car if mine is stolen?
If your vehicle is written off or stolen then the courtesy car cover no longer applies. If you would like cover in case your car is written off or stolen then you can look at our additional Hire car cover that you can select before the payment page in the quote process.
How long does it take to get a courtesy car?
If the repair shop has a courtesy car available, you should be able to drive it away on the same day (you can always call ahead to make sure they have one)