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A sign of things to come?

So much for Brexit on 31 Jan creating certainty...https://metro.co.uk/2020/01/13/man-gets-brexit-surprise-on-invoice-for-new-mercedes-benz-12038546/

Michael Ixer ● 2493d4 Comments

this says more about the stupidity of a "retired company director" who appears not to have read the contract before paying a deposit.

Adam Tripp ● 2493d

Well, Adam, it is six of one and half-a-dozen of the other.It was my understanding that, although the date for Brexit is supposedly 31 January 2020, due to the transition period (than means until 31 December 2020) things do not change.  By this I mean, if you buy a car and take delivery before 31 December 2020, no tariffs apply.I would welcome any confirmation or otherwise of my understanding.  Thank you.

Ivonne Holliday ● 2493d

Ivonne. That was my understanding, that things wouldn't change during the transition period. We don't know what was in the Merc contract but I suspect like many others it allows variance if taxes or tariffs change, or even, in some cases, variances in exchange rates. Looks like the dealer was just being extra cautious to avoid any subsequent arguments ...

Michael Ixer ● 2493d

I agree with you Michael.It is my understanding that things will not change till 31 December 2020.Exchange rate fluctuations are mentioned in every single sale of cars, be they German or not.But a stamp on the invoice about Brexit without the dealer mentioning it before the sale.... ????  Hmmmmm

Ivonne Holliday ● 2492d