Great timing / Price increase

[evo1986]

Prices for Volkswagen Golf family to increase from September

On-the-road prices (OTRs) for Volkswagen Golf models will increase by an average of 1.4 per cent on Sunday 1 September 2024. The breakdown by model is shown in this table:
Model   Average OTR increase
Golf                   £397
Golf Estate   £431

Paint and option prices
The price of options will not increase.

[Exonian]

About £500 for a GTI then? Maths never was my strong point.


And tomorrow the Clubby and R will be released, then in a few weeks time they’ll get hit by an increase 🙄 (which means grab a build slot quick if decent discounts are offered and you’re a cash buyer)

For the GTI it’s more relevant as it’ll tip it toward that £40k even more (stating the obvious)

Thanks for posting Lee

[TurboTrev]

In the past, if I remember rightly, where a model was released so close to a price rise, as per the CS and R in this case, those models were not subject to the rise but the rest in the range were? 

Can you remember that ever being the case Lee (and thanks for posting) and how many days in advance do you get the revised price list?   Thanks.

[evo1986]

Typically it would state on the bullet in if any things was excluded by the increase therefor I would expect the just about to be announced Clubsport and R will be hit by it as well.

[Sharpe]

Are prices generally locked in to what you ordered at? I know a few years back when there were 18-24 month waits the price raises were passed on. If I ordered in July, would it be normal for the dealer to honour that price for a September / October delivery?

[evo1986]

Yes VW offer price protection so what ever you agree with your dealer or broker at point of order will be honoured when the car arrives.

[TurboTrev]

Typically it would state on the bullet in if any things was excluded by the increase therefor I would expect the just about to be announced Clubsport and R will be hit by it as well.

Okay, thanks.

[Sharpe]

Yes VW offer price protection so what ever you agree with your dealer or broker at point of order will be honoured when the car arrives.

Great, thanks. Glad I got rid of the upgraded alloys to keep it under £40k. Protection from VW but not the government!

[Dav3smith]

Just remember if trying to keep under 40K the price you pay may be under the threshold but the price is based on the RRP at registration not what you pay.

[DrivenToDistraction]

Just remember if trying to keep under 40K the price you pay may be under the threshold but the price is based on the RRP at registration not what you pay.

Also remember that you can subtract a few things from the OTR price that VW quote to get to the 'list price' / RRP relevant for the 'luxury car' road tax threshold. I am pretty sure that you can subtract the new car registration fee (only £60ish I think) and the first year road tax (around £600 on a basic GTI?). I am less sure about the delivery charge (I can't find anything conclusive online), which would be significant as it can easily be £700 inc VAT.