When is a purchase a purchase?
I recently read a thread on another forum I thought was interesting. It’s seems this guys orders a fifth wheel, it comes in, a PDI is performed and as normal, some items needed fixing. As the story un...
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chiefneon wrote:
Howdy!
Never ever sign the papers until all work is completed to your satisfaction. That is the only way you can get the dealership to complete the work needed in a timely matter. Do you think the dealership would let you drive away under the promise you would comeback later to sign the paperwork? NO.
“Happy Trails”
Chiefneon
I think by signing the unit is then funded. We can debate who owns the unit. Who is in posssesion etc. but by signing the dealer gets paid.
At that popint the dealer has little incentive to expedite things.
Now if there is no signature and the bank does not fund(pay) the unit.
The dealer has a lot of incentive to take care of things and get his money.
A unpaid for unit sitting on the dealers lot is a much bigger concern for the dealer than a fully paid for unit.
Repairs and PDI issues are secondary to the dealer getting paid.
If the buyer and PDI are delaying funding you can bet you will have the dealer's full attention and full effort to get the issues resolved in order for the dealer to get paid.
