Beating Brexit Day - 31 Oct 2019

[XC90Mk1]

Originally Posted by Zebster

And those unhealthy snowflakes who die from medicine shortages are just collateral damage.

A deal could have been done. Meaningful votes could have been passed.

They were not as there was no will in parliament who would not implement what people voted for in a democratic vote.

400 years plus of democracy out the window.

For the record I didn’t vote leave.

[tem]

I do not want to be a pain in the backside, but in the past, if a thread started to get political, etc, the Moderator would move it over to the Lounge.

That is where these sort of topics are discussed.
Virtually anything goes, within reason, there.
Just a thought, Gents.

tem.

[XC90Mk1]

Originally Posted by tem

I do not want to be a pain in the backside, but in the past, if a thread started to get political, etc, the Moderator would move it over to the Lounge.

That is where these sort of topics are discussed.
Virtually anything goes, within moderation, there.
Just a thought, Gents.

tem.

Yer that’s a good call.

Will have to move it outside the forums.

[tem]

Originally Posted by Begonia

The date today is 18 August 2019 and there are 74 days left to go to Brexit on 31 October 2019.

Q1. If I were to order a new Volvo XC90 today, would it arrive before Brexit?

If your dealer has a slot for one and it only needs final spec before build, then yes, you may get it by mid-October.

Q2. If it arrives after Brexit, then I might have to pay an Import Surcharge. I believe this charge is highly likely under 'No Deal' to be 10%. Correct?

This is where one has to be very careful.
My son ordered a new Audi in January, delivery, mid March.
Before signing the order contract, he got the dealer to agree in writing, to a maximum price increase, should the car arrive after Brexit.
Brexit was cancelled and got the car around the 18th March.

Q3. I've been offered a cracking discount on a new XC90. That is, providing I order it very quickly. I've been told the expected delivery date is currently mid-October 2019. Can I believe this to be true? If it is true, then I would take delivery before Brexit and miss having to pay an Import Surcharge.

Again, does the dealer have a slot for one.
If not, then I would look at a minimum of 3 months from order date.
Depending on your spec, it could be longer.
Get it in writing from the dealer.

Q4. There is always a risk that the vehicle delivery might be postponed/delayed until after Brexit, thereby possibly incurring me with a 10% Import Duty surcharge on the vehicle price. a. Should I risk placing an order? or b. Should I wait a while and miss the cracking discount? There is always a risk too, that the dealership who are giving me the cracking discount are actually telling me a lie about the anticipated Delivery Date. After all, they are 'car dealers'!

Cannot answer this one.
Your decision.

Q5. What do you understand the current expected Delivery Date to be for a Volvo XC90 ?

I hope this helps.
My answers are from past experience.

tem.

[tem]

Sorry about the format of my replies, but the bold text in Q5 seems to have caused a problem.

tem.

[Begonia]

tem

Thank you for your sensible comments. Much appreciated.

Gentlemen/Ladies

I find the tips given thus far are of the utmost value.

Please do not spoil this thread with totally unnecessary political comments.

Particularly at this time, with only 74 days to Brexit, the topic of the thread is of vital importance, not only to me but also to anyone else thinking of placing an order for a new vehicle at this time.

[Philip Fisher]

Originally Posted by gaby

Wow, +10%

Should be good for residuals 😀

[finnster]

I was worried about this too, having ordered a V60 a couple of weeks ago,
I contacted Volvo Uk who wrote back to me stating as long as the car was ordered before Brexit they would guarantee the price at point of order!

[Begonia]

finnster

You say, "I contacted Volvo Uk who wrote back to me stating as long as the car was ordered before Brexit they would guarantee the price at point of order!"

Fantastic! That's truly excellent information to hear.

1. Would you be so kind as to assist by providing your Volvo UK contact details?

2. Anyone in particular whom you wrote to?

It isn't so much the 'price of the vehicle' which is the most important factor. It's the Duties and Taxes levied on the price of the vehicle changing and thereby affecting the price to be paid for the vehicle.

[MaDProFF]

I doubt there will be any difference once you have placed an order.

Most as per usual is fake news and hype pro staying in EU.

It is questionable now that Volvo is part of the EU.