Canadian Allocations

[DV3M1RA]

Congrats! Sounds like you’ll be the first in delivered around here

Will have to reach out to the dealer when I’m back in town to see what has arrived

Did you see any DV on tan cars in the delivery?

 

[Lotustoronto]

Did anyone notice that Quebec City got a Lotus Dealership? Brings total CAN dealers to 6. Interesting...

 

[D4speed]

Did anyone notice that Quebec City got a Lotus Dealership? Brings total CAN dealers to 6. Interesting...

Interesting. I wonder if I can transfer my deposit to them as they are the closet dealer to me. I am frustrated in that I have a 8/31/21 deposit for a V6 auto but haven't even been contacted to submit a build order.

 

[Lotustoronto]

Interesting. I wonder if I can transfer my deposit to them as they are the closet dealer to me. I am frustrated in that I have a 8/31/21 deposit for a V6 auto but haven't even been contacted to submit a build order.

Contact the dealer and Lotus USA, I have heard you can switch your preferred dealer, especially since you have not placed a build order

 

[D4speed]

Contact the dealer and Lotus USA, I have heard you can switch your preferred dealer, especially since you have not placed a build order

Thanks for the tip. Will see what can be done. I have been told that I should have submitted a build order long ago based on my deposit date.

 

[Lotustoronto]

Thanks for the tip. Will see what can be done. I have been told that I should have submitted a build order long ago based on my deposit date.

I am not surprised... you definitely should have. Hopefully Quebec City dealer can sort it out for you.

 

[themeatbaron]

Thanks for the tip. Will see what can be done. I have been told that I should have submitted a build order long ago based on my deposit date.

Deposit date for me was July 12, 2021. Order confirmed Aug 17, 2023 and reconfirmed 2 days ago because of the delay with the Auto's

 

[netsinah]

Interesting. I wonder if I can transfer my deposit to them as they are the closet dealer to me. I am frustrated in that I have a 8/31/21 deposit for a V6 auto but haven't even been contacted to submit a build order.

Since your build order hasn't been submitted, your deposit should be refundable. Check into that, if there's any doubt. But even so, you may lose your "place in line" if you get a refund and then give the new Quebec dealer a deposit. You'd need to talk to the Quebec dealer to see what they say about their expected allocations and where you'd be in their line-up (ie. when they'd expect you'd get an allocation with them). Sometimes dealers will prioritize customers in their geographic area, so that could work to your advantage.

As well, I usually find it advantageous for servicing, if you buy a new vehicle from your local dealer and get it serviced there after. They're more likely to throw you some perks, such as a replacement vehicle while yours is in for an extended repair.

Something else for you to consider, if you're unhappy with your current dealership and they're not telling you (for example) when they expect to get an allocation for you and submit your build. Something seems wrong with your timing, given when you placed your deposit with them. Maybe (??) they're giving priority to those in their area and they've bypassed you?? Good luck!

 

[Lotustoronto]

Thanks for the tip. Will see what can be done. I have been told that I should have submitted a build order long ago based on my deposit date.

how did it go with the new Quebec City dealer?

 

[D4speed]

how did it go with the new Quebec City dealer?

I haven’t contacted them yet. I heard from another dealer and hoping there might be something they can do.

 

[Lotustoronto]

Interesting... will we see a larger than average price increase for Lotus, AM, Rolls, Bentley, Mini? 6% is substantial. Kicked in last week.

New post-Brexit tariff to apply to UK cars going to Canada

A post-Brexit deal has expired with no new agreement, which leaving UK exports to Canada subject to new tariffs.

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