Have to sell my 4 month old vRS hatchback diesel CR 170 DSG in corrida red with 2000 miles. Been offered 18750 by WBAC. Was wondering if this is fair given recent changes to octavia prices. Anyone else had to sell theirs recently?

Thanks

WBAC offered £16895 for my year old one with 8.5k on the clock.

Best thing is to always have a look on autotrader and skoda's website and see what the going rate is.

Question is are you loosing much on it, if the answer is no then its probably a good price.

Jeez thats not bad. They must be aiming to sell it for £20k if thats what they are offering you!

Considering the no VAT offer at Skoda, I would say that isn't a bad price.

Whatever you do, do NOT use WBAC, you will not end up with anything close to their quote.

When the asses the car, they will find non existent problems and reduce the price they will give you. Their assesors are paid bonuses based on the reductions they achieve from the quoted figures and will do everything in their powers to do so. They set the price, and will be a lot lower than the already quoted figure.

Selling a 4 month old car will always result in a significant loss, and if you have the car on finance its worse because of early settlement penalties. The break even point is usually somewhere around 18 months.

I assume you are selling to free up some capital, just be aware that it could cost you more than just the car to clear any finance/bank loan.

I sold my Mondeo ST TDCi yesterday at WBAC and got exactly what they quoted online. The trick is to make sure that you fill in the defects page as accurately as possible - that way they don't reduce the offer.

Rich

Considering the no VAT offer at Skoda, I would say that isn't a bad price.

They're not doing that on diesels any longer only petrol cars.

Therefore might be worth trying to sell privately given the considerable lead in times for delivery of diesel vRS (6 - 8 months+).

Thanks everyone. Price was after a full assessment and will leave me break even after settling the outstanding finance (inc fees). There aren't any similar ones online for sale that I can see. Didn't know what the VAT being added back onto diesels has meant to others.

Thanks everyone. Price was after a full assessment and will leave me break even after settling the outstanding finance (inc fees). There aren't any similar ones online for sale that I can see. Didn't know what the VAT being added back onto diesels has meant to others.

I believe they charge an admin fee? Still a good price though,worth taking leaving you with 2000 miles of free motoring.

Have to sell my 4 month old vRS hatchback diesel CR 170 DSG in corrida red with 2000 miles. Been offered 18750 by WBAC. Was wondering if this is fair given recent changes to octavia prices. Anyone else had to sell theirs recently?

Thanks

Bummer! Sounds a VERY good price - having received a quote from them before they were around £3k short of what I eventually received for a previous motor. Personally I would ring round many dealers on Autotrader and see how prices match up. Depending on the exact spec you should be able to get £19k.

Edited 16 January, 201115 yr by Chubbs

They're not doing that on diesels any longer only petrol cars.

Therefore might be worth trying to sell privately given the considerable lead in times for delivery of diesel vRS (6 - 8 months+).

damn, I was going to spec up a vRS CR! :'(

Might be worth putting a call into James at Allams, as he might be interested.

Out of interest I got a price from WBAC about 4 weeks ago(Dec) and came back at £15400

Did it again a few days ago (Jan) and it had gone up to £17300, I paid £17400 a year ago (Jan 2010)

This I put down to Trade guides, CAP & Glasses, having gone up in response to new net prices having gone up as there is no VAT free deal.

On Autotrader there were only 5 VRS CR170 DSG facelift for sale. 2 months ago there were probably 70

The Glass's guide suggests the following so WBAC maybe looking to knock you down (I guess your's maybe a 60 plate do maybe it is a fair price):

Skoda Octavia vRS

2.0TD Diesel 5-door Hatchback

6 Speed Auto Clutch Manual Front Wheel Drive

Year: 2010 10

Mileage: 2,000

Part-exchange Price:

Excellent condition:

£17700

Average condition:

£16800

Below average condition:

£15300

All valuations given ar

e based on a single transaction with a bona fide motor dealer involving the sale of the consumer's car in part exchange for the purchase of a different car from the same dealer.

Values are not cash values, replacement prices, private sales values or insurance settlements and therefore must not be used for any other valuation purposes whatsoever.

Vehicle prices are affected by many different factors such as regional variations, sales promotions, as well as a dealer's perceived view of the condition of a vehicle. The amount quoted should not be relied upon solely, and should be treated as a guide only.

Glass's has exercised all reasonable care and skill in providing you with your valuation, using information obtained in good faith from sources unconnected to Glass's. Glass's does not accept responsibility for errors, omissions, liability or loss suffered as a result of the use of the valuation by any user or any other party. In the event that this exclusion is found to be unlawful, Glass's maximum liability shall not exceed £5000.

Excellent Condition: Ready for retail sale; mechanically perfect, paintwork unblemished for a vehicle under two years old, but may have slight stone damage on a vehicle over two years old or with high mileage. Interior should be immaculate. A full service history must be provided. All equipment fitted should be fully operational. Tyres should be new or nearly new, wheels and trims clean and undamaged. If appropriate, the MOT Certificate must be for a minimum of nine months.

Average Condition: Some wear and tear to mechanical parts may be expected. Some minor repair might be required to the paintwork, although there should be no serious damage requiring replacement bodywork. The car will be of generally tidy appearance inside and out but some expenditure may be required for retail sale. A full service history should be provided. All equipment fitted should be fully operational. Tyres should not be more than half worn. Wheels and trims should be in good condition. If appropriate, the MOT Certificate must be for a minimum of six months.

Below Average Condition: Requires mechanical repair or some repair to bodywork. The interior may be worn and seats may have marks. Some corrosion, damage or poorly repaired paintwork may need attention. The car may not have a full service history and would not be offered for retail sale without significant expenditure. Major items of equipment such as radios should be operational. Tyres should be legal with an even tread depth across the tyre. Wheels and trims may show evidence of some scuff marks. If appropriate, the MOT Certificate must be for a minimum of three months.

Edited 16 January, 201115 yr by Tightmartin

Give marlborough skoda a call. They seem to buy alot of nearly new CR.