My Superb is currently on order, and my dealer has taken an initial deposit of £500 to secure the order... not really got a problem with that.

What does concern me however that that I have a part-ex, which I am concerned I will potentially loose "some" money on because of the delay in Skoda supplying the car.

Where do I stand on this? Clearly I knew that there was a delay of sorts (although I didn't appreciate quite how bad it was until after I had placed the order), but should the dealer value my car now and then honour the value come delivery day. Obviously the condition of my part-ex would have to be identical, but I'm concerned that they'll use the extra time to knock more off the part-ex due to extra mileage.

Would welcome some advice.

Make sure you get an agreed trade in, in writing with the dealer.

Yes, good idea, but it's not getting it in writing, it's getting it in the first place...

I have a feeling that they would just give me some excuse why they can't give me a part-ex value now and I'm not sure I can force them to do so. After all, if I threatened not to buy the car, they'd probably have it sold to someone else within a week judging by the popularity/lead times.

Any more advice...?

AAlmost everyone here has got an agreed trade in at the time of order due to long lead times.

If your dealer won't, then perhaps walk away to one that will.

I assume you have actually discussed trade in already? If not, why not?

I've been given an indicative value for my car, but it's not been fixed as yet... this is on the basis that the car will have more miles on it and will be marginally older than at present. I've agreed the cost of the Superb, and the fact that I will be looking to part-ex the Saab. We've not actually agreed any finance rates/deals as yet though. I've just put a small deposit down to secure the order.

I'm not overly confident with bartering, I always assume they'll just let me walk away from the sale, in which case I've not gained anything. So, where to go from here... I can contact the dealer this week, even take the car to them, but if they still say they can't honour a value... do I really just walk away and risk having to start the whole process again with another dealer... and hence another build week...?

as I say, others have managed it, so you should be able to as well.

By fixing now, you'll know where you stand. You may win or lose come delivery time with px price, but do you want to risk things closer to or at delivery date?

I told the dealer I was interested in a new vehicle but wanted a trade in value first, this was done with no hesitation.All figures deposit, trade in and Final payment required agreed as stated on the order form. No problems.Ordered my Superb Elegance Estate in July, for optimistic delivery December.

If your dealer would not give a trade in price at time of order, either walk away or make them give you a figure right away.

I had a similar problem with a 16 to 18 week delay and the chance that my traded car would not be worth as much. My dealer was extra eager to make the sale so I settled for a free loan car and they had my trade in on the lot for sale the next day. The loan car was quite new (06 model) and I was happy as a lark. I think the average dealer will make extra effort to get the new car available as soon as possible 'cause there is not much profit for them in lending cars (good P.R. though).

Well, the dealer has offered to value my car and honour it as a result of the delay in supplying the Superb... just got to hope he gives a reasonable part-ex value now! I'll use the part-ex values from Parkers and WeBuyAnyCar to give an idicative value Will keep you posted...!