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Customer Testimonials

Right from the first enquiry, through a trade in and the final purchase, every step of the way is made simple and hassle free by Steve & Scott. A true 5 star experience. Staffs are really friendly and professional. I have & will continue to recommend this place to friends & family! Ashok - Wellington Apr 2022
Fantastic service.. bought my first hybrid last year and they were very knowledgeable and let me take my time when it came to choosing the right car for me. Michelle - Wellington Apr 2022
For a used car dealer, WCD breaks all the negative stereotypes. So much so in fact that I've just purchased my 4th vehicle in a row from them. This is after going through most of their competitors in the region first.

What brings me back time and time again includes;

- Complete lack of BS or sales pressure
- An honest, balanced view on the vehicle being considered, upsides and downsides presented without undue interpretation
- Transparent and ethical pricing including trade in values
- (This last one's a biggie) In terms of after sales support and service, WCD back their cars in deed as well as word, they've put minor and major issues 'right' without a word of doubt and with as much effort and speed as they put into making the sale.

10/10: highly recommended. Joe - Wellington Apr 2022
From the start of my experience at WCD with AJ showing me arouns the car, through to the help of Jason with the test drive and then Scott the finance guru, I cannot fault the team at all. The care they showed my 9 year old daughter making sure she felt important throughout the process and attention taken to show me all around the car was really amazing. Making sure I knew all the options available to me and making sure my needs came first over them making a buck was really refreshing. The quality and attention to detail on the cars really shows how much they care. Thank you for making the process so easy. Kate - Wellington Apr 2022
Have to mirror the previous reviews comments, great service by very friendly staff. Jason looked after me and Scott did the paperwork one of the best vehicle purchase experiences I have experienced. Well done guys great job. Mike - Wellington Mar 2022
Really enjoyed our experience here. AJ got to know the driver and make helpful suggestions, wasn't pushy. We left with a car that our Daughter just loves so very haply here!!! Rachel - Wellington Mar 2022
Great experience from the sales floor to driving out the door in a new car. Highly recommend using Wholesale Cars Direct for your next car purchase. Gareth - Wellington Mar 2022
Great service by AJ and the team at WCD. Car is mint, the process was easy and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a new car. Sam - Wellington Mar 2022
Wow! I have been blown away by the level of transparency, care and communication from AJ, Scotty and the team here! From taking great care of us at the showroom, managing Covid protocols and more, keeping us in the loop every step of the way to going above and beyond by delivering our new car whilst we ended up in isolation! These guys genuinely do care about the customer and I can not rate them highly enough. Just want to say thanks Wholesale Cars Direct. You have been amazing. Diane - Wellington Mar 2022
Excellent experience buying my first EV, a very tidy Nissan Leaf. Steve was very knowledgeable and was able to answer all my queries. Scott handled the financial side without any pressure. I would gladly deal with them again. John - Wellington Mar 2022

How long will it take? What should I bring?

Applications generally don't take more than 25 minutes in person. The process is informative making sure you aware of the options available to you. Once your application is conditionally-approved the finance company will need to verify income, outgoings and expenses prior to collection of your new vehicle.

Generally, the process is a two-step (visit) process.

Step 1 - initial visit – introduction into your available options, you will be given quotes on the options you have considered. conditional-approvals are generally very quick, usually 10-30 Minutes after completion of the finance application. Scotty will require you to provide the information outlined below. Scotty will also discuss with you expected timings for the finance company to complete their assessment on the information you have provided.

Step 2 - Second Visit – This visit you will be confirming the options you have chosen and completing the finance documentation, generally you will also take delivery of your vehicle at the end of your second visit.

Why 2 visits? Between the two visits Scotty works behind the scenes completing the income, outgoing and expenses verification process with the finance companies. This also gives our customers time to consider all options they have been presented.

What you need to bring

Wholesale Cars Direct acts as a professional agent for many finance companies, we by law must abide by the responsible lending code.

To make sure we can provide the efficient service our customers appreciate, it is imperative that you bring or send us the following information for you to be able to take delivery of your new vehicle in a time frame that you require. So please remember to bring with you, or email to Scott;

Drivers licence
Proof of Income, outgoings and expenses. (Your last 3 Months Bank statements of all accounts you hold including credit cards, savings, Joint accounts)
Bank account number
Proof of address (Recent power bill, rates bill, recent bank account statement, tenancy agreement, car registration notification).

Please note the above can’t be older than 3 months and requires your first and surname/s to be present.

New to NZ?

Building a credit history in New Zealand can be beneficial for future borrowings, we can advise and help you to get this credit history started.

We understand every situation is different, and recommend coming into the dealership or phoning Scotty to simplify the process for you on 0800 22 44 02 ext. 2

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Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (Warranties).

We would only buy a car from a dealer that can offer these. The chances of your car suffering mechanical or electrical failure are many, many times greater than you needing to claim on your car insurance for accident or theft.
Warranties offer protection over and above what dealers legal obligations are.
They also provide a quick remedy for a customer, even when an issue is covered by the law.
A quality MBI (Mechanical Breakdown Insurance) from a reputable, recognised brand will enable the warranty company to deal with issues quicker and more smoothly than can be achieved by most vehicle dealers. Especially if the breakdown is a large distance from home, as they so often are.
A Warranty ensures the customer does not have to rely on a vehicle trader who may not be as happy to see them back as they were when they first purchased the car! If there are any issues later with the required repairs, the warranty company is in the best position to remedy this.
The repairer will not wish to fall short of the expectations of a company who provides them so much work.
A quality warranty provides extra things such as rental cars, accommodation and roadside service, which provide superior protection and for a period of time far exceeding the Consumer Guarantees Act.
Also, what happens if the trader is now out of business? The CGA won't help you then!
The current costs are escalating, you can now be paying $150 per hour for franchise service fees, $100 per scan. Just in October 2020 we did an 02 sensor (Oxygen sensor) on a Mazda Atenza at a cost of $800 and that’s at our trade price.
The technology in vehicles now comes at a really high cost for diagnostic and skilled labour to work on cars, let alone parts prices and availability. Then there is the case of being covered for incorrect diagnosis. In July 2020 we had a BMW Hybrid with an issue, BMW franchise quoted $28000 saying the vehicle required a new engine, the BMW was a 2016 travelled 40,000 kms. We pulled the car from them and took it to a specialist Auto Electrician to find out it just needed a new seal in the hybrid connection at a cost of $2000.
In this day and age we believe Mechanical Breakdown Insurance is so important, the cost of labour, parts, specialist technicians, as well as piece of mind.
It is not a legal requirement for a dealer to provide a loan car if something goes wrong. At a franchise you will get charged for a loan car. At WCD we provide customers loan cars for free for those that have warranties and will facilitate the work for you.

Checkpoints when selecting a Warranty

Check your warranty is the best. When is the first service required? Some companies make you have your car serviced within the first 5,000 km or 3 months after purchase. This sometimes results in claim difficulties as it is easy to travel over 5,000 km when you have just purchased your nice new car! This will invalidate some warranties if there is a claim and it has not been serviced yet. Other companies do not ask for a service until 10,000 or even 15,000 km or 12 months which is when most manufacturers recommend a service.
Check the Claim Limit. Some have claim limits on late model petrol vehicles and others do not. Some have modest almost unrealistically low claim limits, especially on Electric / Hybrid, special category and European vehicles that will not actually cover a large repair, while others are far more generous with their claim limits.
If you are purchasing an EV or Hybrid vehicle. Check that the policy being offered covers the electric drive system and has adequate cover for the battery. Many warranties have little if any cover for the batteries in an EV or Hybrid.
Check if you can use your own agent to service the vehicle and check who the approved repairers are, a reputable warranty company will have a large network of approved repairers
Check if the warranty covers diagnostics and if it has a clause that excludes wear and tear as these warranties will use this to avoid paying claims where they can.
Check that the warranty has a cool off period where you can think about the warranty you have purchased and change your mind if you want to. (Normally 5 working days).

Mechanical Breakdown Insurance - MBI

Additional benefits of choosing Provident Mechanical Cover through WCD

Customers who choose to buy into the programme, get 100% backed by WCD. Due to our size, relationship and history with Provident, we utilize a FULL time after sales manager within our team. This puts WCD in a unique position in the industry to be the customers best advocate should a claim situation occur. The aftersales manager will offer to advise and /or facilitate any claims, to ensure you are never left inconvenienced.

Nationwide cover – Provident provides a large network, stretching to literally every corner of NZ. Whether you live there or are just visiting, Provident assistance is available (24/7). So if you are a local buyer (Wellington), or buying one of our cars from out of town, the facility options are the same.

The WCD/Provident Difference - What to compare

For those of you who like to do their research, here is what you will want to compare:

THE REAL DEAL ON WHY WE OFFER THE BEST

All of WCD’s vehicles are serviced in-line with Providents expectations, meaning your first service is not due until the next regular service interval - Make sure you check this, as many other policies will request an earlier service, costing you unnecessarily.
No wear ‘n’ tear clause – Make sure you check this. With Provident, this means that even an oil leak is covered. Many policies on the market will wriggle their way out of a claim with this clause.
Mechanical, electrical and nowadays more importantly electronic and diagnostics cover – Make sure you check this. So important and assuring knowing that almost every possible fault with a car will fall into one of these categories.
Time and Labour – Make sure you check this. It’s not just the part that is required. A lot of the bill is made up in time spent diagnosing and repairing the problem.
Minor and Major – Of course it is assuring to know if a major component (ie transmission) in your car fails you have cover to sort this. With most vehicles it is the ‘little things’ that cause the most frustration and inconvenience (i.e. Electric window switch or air-con stops working).
Factory audio – This is big. How many cars nowadays come standard with reverse cameras integrated into your entire dash and have associated music facilities like – AUX/USB and Bluetooth. Make sure you check this, as it’s no longer just a jammed CD that causes issues.
Many warranties on the market, dictate to you on where you must go to have repairs and /or services carried out. With Provident, you are not dictated to on where to have your vehicle serviced/repaired. You will find there are many Provident approved outlets throughout NZ, along with most MTA garages that can look after your car. So if you trust your local mechanic, you should find they’re approved to keep you up to date with your regular servicing and carry out any claims. Just mention Provident before commencing any requests. Any job too big, they have got Provident to call on.

This is only a brief summary of why we offer the best cover. Please contact our business managers to discuss further.

For more information on the features and benefits of our Mechanical Breakdown Insurance policies please view our Summary of Cover.

Summary of cover

Please Note: This is a generic summary of the cover provided under each policy. For a full list of specific terms, conditions and benefits please refer to your Registration Certificate and the MBI Policy Booklet wording.

	Pinnacle Cover
Qualifying Vehicles	These policies cover: Standard Vehicles - that are less than 12yrs old or which have travelled less than 160,000kms at the date the policy commences cover. Turbo, European or Diesel Vehicles - that are less than 12yrs old or which have travelled less than 160,000kms at the date the policy commences cover. Luxury Vehicles - that are less than 10yrs old or which have travelled less than 100,000kms at the date the policy commences cover. The vehicle policy type is shown on the Registration Certificate which forms a part of the policy document.
Claim Limits	Standard Vehicles - Unlimited per claim Turbo, European or Diesel Vehicles - Up to $10,000 per claim Luxury Vehicles - Up to $10,000 per claim The amount of the claim limit applicable to a vehicle is shown on the Registration Certificate which forms a part of the policy document.
Excess Options	A number of excess options may be chosen, however a minimum excess of $100 must be paid for each unrelated claim. The amount of the claim limit applicable to a vehicle is shown on the Registration Certificate which forms a part of the policy document.
Special Benefits	Generous allowances for accommodation, car hire/return home costs or vehicle repatriation.
Emergency Breakdown Assistance	In the event of an approved claim, where your vehicle cannot be driven, Provident will arrange towing to the nearest Provident Authorised Repair Facility.
Roadside Assistance Option	Your policy provides full NZ Roadside Assistance benefits, including towing, lost keys, out of fuel, flat tyre and flat battery assistance.

This is only a brief summary of cover, please see policy certificate and booklet for full terms, conditions and benefits.

Customer Testimonials

How long will it take? What should I bring?

What you need to bring

New to NZ?

Finance information

UDC Finance

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Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (Warranties).

Mechanical Breakdown Insurance - MBI

Additional benefits of choosing Provident Mechanical Cover through WCD

The WCD/Provident Difference - What to compare

Guaranteed Asset Protection - GAP

Credit Contract Indemnity - CCI

Motor vehicle Insurance - MVI

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