Discount analysis on New cars by DriveTheDeal

Drive the Deal works with a network of UK main dealers and provides them with a consistent high volume of confirmed customer orders.

Because dealers receive regular, ready-to-place business, they are able to offer stronger discounts than they would typically provide through a showroom environment.

You will receive a fixed price immediately on completion of the online enquiry form, as a web page.

You are able to specify any available option offered by the manufacturer - you are not limited by ordering through us - and we usually discount those chosen options by the same discount percentage as the base saving.

If you submit the quote to us as an Enquiry or an Order will we contact you directly within two working days. Our more regular customers provide Credit Card details when ordering, but we don't really expect you to do so. We only pass your card details to the dealer after you have confirmed your intention to buy, then we delete the card details. . We will always absolutely ensure you are ordering what you want.)

We will contact you to discuss your order and ensure the options are correct (and advise you about those to the best of our abilities) so you can arrange payment of any deposit to the dealer yourself.

You are not going to be bombarded with emails or calls if you just take a quote. We are as busy as you are.

We negotiate discounts with dealerships in advance. We are the oldest on-line car broker in the UK. We sold the first new car brokered online back in 1996. We have very long term relationships with equally long term major dealers. Our partnerships are proven and built on trust and respect. Our prices are heavily discounted and represent the best offers dealers are willing to provide. We cannot discount further than is displayed on our website.

By focusing on straightforward transactions without part exchange or negotiation, dealers can operate more efficiently and pass those savings on.

We calculate our averages from live order data to provide a representative picture. Models with very low volumes may be excluded where there is insufficient data.

To get a little nerdy:
In data analysis and statistics, P25 and P75 refer to percentiles, specifically the 25th and 75th percentiles of a dataset, which are used to measure the spread or distribution of data points. They are closely related to the median (P50) and form the basis of the Interquartile Range (IQR). The ranges we quote here are P25 to P75.

• P25 (25th Percentile / Lower Quartile): This value is greater than 25% of the data in the set and less than 75% of the data.
• P75 (75th Percentile / Upper Quartile): This value is greater than 75% of the data

So basically, what is the amount you can be reasonably confident you might save. Nerd over.

Savings vary depending on the model, specification and availability.

The figures we show reflect typical outcomes across recent orders, but individual deals may be higher or lower depending on market conditions.

Discounts depend on supply, demand and manufacturer support.

Some models are actively promoted with stronger incentives, while others are in shorter supply and attract smaller discounts.

Yes - all vehicles are brand new.

Yes - all cars are supplied by UK main dealers and built to UK specifications.

No - we do not supply imported vehicles. All cars are UK supplied.

Yes - all vehicles come with the full UK manufacturer warranty. We merely arrange a substatial discount on your behalf. You are still purchasing from a UK main dealer.

You can have your car serviced or maintained at any UK main dealer for that manufacturer.

Yes - most vehicles are factory ordered by you, allowing you to choose your preferred specification and options. Our Special Offers are cars which, due to our specialist market knowledge, we know exist at UK main dealers, and that can be bought by you at an unusually low price or with an unusually fast delivery time, but all options and specifications are already fixed.

We are happy to help guide you through the available choices if needed.

You purchase the vehicle directly from a UK main dealer.

We place your order with the dealer offering the most competitive price and remain available if you need any assistance along the way.

We will confirm your order and pass your details to the supplying dealer.

The dealer will normally contact you within two working days to confirm the order, go through the details with you, and explain the next steps.

They will confirm the vehicle specification, pricing and estimated delivery, and answer any questions you may have before you proceed.

We remain available throughout this stage, so if anything is unclear or you would like us to check anything on your behalf, we are always happy to help. If you are having any concerns about the dealer, please contact us immediately.

No - all payments are made directly to the supplying dealer.

Yes - typically a deposit of £1,000 is payable to the supplying dealer. This may be higher if optional extras are included.

The balance is then paid by cleared funds on or before delivery. If you are unsure about any part of the process, we are happy to explain.

Yes - finance options are usually available through the supplying dealer, subject to status.

Manufacturer-backed finance offers and incentives are often still available, and if not, this will be made clear before you proceed.

No - part exchange is not offered as part of our deals.

The prices we secure are fixed and heavily discounted, and are based on a straightforward purchase without trade-in.

You would therefore need to sell your existing vehicle separately, either through an online car buying service or by private sale. If helpful, we can suggest some options.

No - but the process is slightly different from walking into a showroom.

Most vehicles are factory ordered to your specification, which allows dealers to offer stronger discounts. Our Special Offers are cars which, due to our specialist market knowledge, we know exist at UK main dealers, but that can be bought by you at an unusally low price or with an unusually fast delivery time.

Only vehicles featured on our Special Offers page are available from existing stock, and these may be delivered more quickly.

By keeping the process straightforward and allowing dealers to compete for confirmed orders, we are able to secure highly competitive fixed prices.

Dealers often prefer to retain pricing flexibility in a showroom environment. In addition, our prices are so low that they might be harmful to the dealer if commonly available.

By working with Drive the Deal and competing for confirmed orders, they are able to offer stronger pricing than they would typically advertise publicly.

Your contract is with the supplying dealer, and you are fully protected under UK consumer law, along with the full manufacturer warranty.

However, we remain involved throughout the process and are always available to help. If anything is unclear or doesn’t go as expected, we will do our best to assist and help ensure things are resolved smoothly.

Cancellation terms depend on the supplying dealer and whether the vehicle is a factory order.

Full details are provided before you commit, and we are always happy to clarify anything in advance.

Delivery times vary depending on the vehicle and specification.

Most vehicles are factory ordered to your specification, so delivery will depend on the manufacturer’s build schedule.

Very occasionally, manufacturer delivery schedules can change. If an offer or incentive is tied to a delivery date (for example, a contribution linked to delivery before a certain month), this may no longer apply if timings change.

As the order is then managed directly by the supplying dealer, we may not always be notified of changes straight away.

If you have any questions or concerns at any stage, please do get in touch - we are always happy to help and can liaise with the dealer on your behalf.

Vehicles featured on our Special Offers page are available from stock and can usually be delivered more quickly.

Yes - in many cases you can collect directly from the supplying dealer, or arrange delivery.

For factory-ordered vehicles, collection or delivery will be arranged once the vehicle is ready. We can help coordinate this if needed.

Our figures presented here are from our live data.

We include a broad range of completed orders to provide a representative picture. However, if we are unable to secure discounts on models, we will not include those models in our calculations. So, only cars we can supply to you at a saving are included in our averages.

Models with very low volumes may be excluded where there is insufficient recent data.