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Hi,

I ordered a Bailey Pegasus recently and was assured it would be delivered in December (before the VAT rise). I had a call from the dealer today to say that all deliveries of all Bailey caravans to my dealer have been delayed and the my caravan will now not arrive until mid January. Very disappointing, especially as we paid a deposit for a winter plot which only runs until end of Feb.

Has anyone else been affected by this?

not heard anything yet about ours.....

makes me wonder if its going to be delayed as well.

i think this might be a case of not assuming something will arrive when your told it will be, i personally would never book anything till the van keys are in my hand.

although i would be annoyed that something that cost so much isnt coming.

mike

It might not be just your dealer. The demand for the new Bailey range looks to be quite high so perhaps they can't meet the deadlines they originally thought. The issue of the VAT is different and I would certainly try and get an assurance from your dealer that you won't be charged extr because of the delay.

David

I think you will find there is not a new van contract to be seen that guarantees delivery dates because, of course, they can't.  Delays happen, that's the nature of the beast unfortunately, and if you look at your contract I am sure it will have a clause about them not being liable for delays.

I say this because I am buying a secondhand van at the mo and having read the T and Cs I saw it had a clause about delivery times on new vans.

Ali

The vat is charged at the date of invoice. If your dealer has promised delivery before January then you can't hold him to it. You will have to pay 17.5% in January unless the dealer reduces the amount by the difference as a goodwill jesture. The dealer will have to pay 17.5% to the supplier too.

Quote: Originally posted by jaiash on 04/11/2009

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I've been told by a couple of reps in the trade that Bailey sold 200 Pegasus vans at the NEC show.#Not heard anything about mine                         ............... yet!

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we were told 400 by our local rep...lol   

whats the expected delivery date of yours ?

end Nov. and having checked today it seems it still is due then. 

Maybe they sold 400 overall?  The reps I spoke to were selling awnings.