(G) 48hr test drive - any joy ?

Ex-Alfa · 18-04-2008

I registered interest in the 48hr test drive of the new Bravo that's currently being advertised on fiat.co.uk about a week ago and have heard nothing. Has anyone else had a similar experience or do they just not like me (or my credit score) ? - fools ! I would be paying cash if I bought one.

Schwenck · 18-04-2008

I hadn't seen this but just rummaged round the FIAT website and found it. I would sign-up, but I think I've been black-listed by my local dealer! Shame really as I'm hoping to persuade my company to give me a car allowance and a Bravo 1.6 Eco would be near the top of my list.

Let us know how you get on...

Scrogg · 18-04-2008

Originally Posted by Ex-Alfa

I would be paying cash if I bought one.

If there's one thing you could say that would put a dealership off, that's it!

If you registered by sending your postcode to Fiat by SMS your mobile number and postcode will have been forwarded to your local dealership within 24hrs. It's then down to your dealership to call you, get the rest of your details and set up the 48hr test drive. I'm surprised they haven't done this, as the Fiat Zone Managers are jumping all over this and checking every day that all requests have been followed up.

**The Beast** · 19-04-2008

Originally Posted by Scrogg

It's then down to your dealership to call you, get the rest of your details and set up the 48hr test drive. I'm surprised they haven't done this, as the Fiat Zone Managers are jumping all over this and checking every day that all requests have been followed up.

Yeah I had this delegated to me for my branch. Checking it 3 times a day like a good little boy.

luvduvs · 19-04-2008

Originally Posted by Scrogg

If there's one thing you could say that would put a dealership off, that's it!

- they would love to get you on finance.

Rich_65402 · 19-04-2008

is there an age limit? cuz id love a test drive of one

HornetUK · 19-04-2008

What are the conditions of the test drive?

Deposit, excess, miles allowed?

Thanks

**The Beast** · 19-04-2008

Originally Posted by HornetUK

What are the conditions of the test drive?

Deposit, excess, miles allowed?

Thanks

Can't remember the specifics but there are a few. Most notable you have to be a home owner and I'm sure the excess is 500 notes.

**Hellcat** · 19-04-2008

Originally Posted by luvduvs

- they would love to get you on finance.

0% isn't it though?

Scrogg · 19-04-2008

Originally Posted by Punto_Rich65402

is there an age limit?

21 and over.

Originally Posted by HornetUK

What are the conditions of the test drive?

Surprisingly few...

Originally Posted by HornetUK

Deposit

None, but a valid credit card must be provided so that the dealership can take the insurance excess in event of a claim.

Originally Posted by HornetUK

excess

21-24 - £500
25+ - £250

Originally Posted by HornetUK

miles allowed?

100, with a penalty for every mile over that (although most dealerships will be discretionary with this bit)

Also, any fuel not replaced is charged at £1.50 per litre, so if you take it full bring it back full.

Originally Posted by The Beast

Most notable you have to be a home owner

Really?

I thought it was just proof of address and photographic I.D (passport) as well as both parts of the driving licence?

Scrogg · 19-04-2008

Originally Posted by The Beast

Yeah I had this delegated to me for my branch.

And me. Yet more paperwork!

Originally Posted by The Beast

Checking it 3 times a day like a good little boy.

Well done

**The Beast** · 19-04-2008

Originally Posted by Scrogg

Really?

I thought it was just proof of address and photographic I.D (passport) as well as both parts of the driving licence?

Thats what my info stated anyway.

grahamrieuclarke · 21-04-2008

Well i sent my Text of to fiat Last week when i heard the Advert and as yet Nothing heard!!!! A Sign of fiat service to come maybe!!!!!!!!!!!!

Scrogg · 21-04-2008

Originally Posted by The Beast

Thats what my info stated anyway.

Taken from the Fiat letter announcing the offer:

Main conditions

21 years or over
Full driving licence
No more than 8 points running on the licence
Valid Photo ID (passport, etc)
Proof of the address
Credit card with sufficient funds for authorization to the amount of an excess of the insurance policy provided – this being the only accepted method of payment for the excess, unless otherwise agreed by individual dealer
The insurance policy excess is set at £500 for 21-25 year old customer and £250 for over 25 year old.
Charges apply to excess mileage at 0.45 p per mile over 100 miles limit
Daily charge of £60 for any period over agreed
Fuel charge of £1.50 per litre for any fuel used if not refilled

Doesn't say anything about having to be a home-owner.

**The Beast** · 21-04-2008

Originally Posted by Scrogg

Taken from the Fiat letter announcing the offer:

Doesn't say anything about having to be a home-owner.

Yeah I know the circular says nothing about that.
Was my GM that said it. Thought he must have said it for a reason.

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