Likely to take your existing bike
as part exchange
Bikes will be 'official' UK-market
models
Low-rate finance deals
Full manufacturer warranties
Premium prices (but these are falling
thanks to competition from import
dealers who ship in cheaper bikes
from abroad)
One-on-one sales tactics might be
intimidating for some
BUYING FROM NON-FRANCHISED DEALERS (or supermarkets)
Dealers will supply you new or used bikes, from various sources, at decent costs. Make sure you know where the bike has come from, as some sell both unofficially imported and UK-spec bikes.
Varied selection and large stocks
of bikes
Likely to be treated as a customer,
rather than a walking wallet, thanks
to competition from other dealers
More likely to take your bike in part
exchange
Good prices
Check small print on warranties,
ensure the bike has 'unlimited'
cover for at least £1500 of work
Confusion over where bikes are
sourced. If they are unofficial
imports, follow advice below
Don't always stock the latest
models, although this can be a 'for'
as dealers often sell previous year
models at bargain prices
