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Referral Fee ?
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:16 pm
by srj8t2
Hi all
I have been a customer of Porsche Chester for a few years and had a few cars (used and New) and recommended my friend to get one from there, subsequently he has ordered and taken delivery of a New Cayman.
Does anyone know if Porsche Centres offer a referral fee for sending new customers over who then order and take delivery of a new car ?
Thanks
Re: Referral Fee ?
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:34 pm
by Wing Commander
Nope. You might get a Christmas card if you’re lucky.
When demand exceeds supply, and when waiting lists are so long, I can’t see Porsche paying you money for a referral.
No harm in mentioning it to the Sales Manager, or Dealership Principal though, to get in ‘their good books’.
Re: Referral Fee ?
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:37 pm
by BanZ
srj8t2 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:16 pm
Hi all
I have been a customer of Porsche Chester for a few years and had a few cars (used and New) and recommended my friend to get one from there, subsequently he has ordered and taken delivery of a New Cayman.
Does anyone know if Porsche Centres offer a referral fee for sending new customers over who then order and take delivery of a new car ?
Thanks
Generally with most referrals in life my advice is to agree fees/rewards up front. Worth asking though, you never know…
Re: Referral Fee ?
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:04 pm
by GTB
Yes, would have asked upfront before your friend made an appointment etc.
But agree with others during high demand may not be a reward, that said if any OPC gives a discount on a new car price, then there would be wiggle room for a referral fee.
Dont ask you dont get.
GTB
Re: Referral Fee ?
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:36 pm
by Col Lamb
If I was a dealer principle I would certainly welcome referrals.
You would get a voucher to spend in the shop.
I’d arrange to get the cash value of the voucher back by hidden means.
That way it is a win win for me.
Re: Referral Fee ?
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:52 pm
by Wing Commander
If such fees were commonplace, local Porsche clubs, PCGB and just groups of car loving friends would all get together and keep ‘referring’ each other, every time one of them planned to buy a Porsche, be it new or used!
Re: Referral Fee ?
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:19 pm
by Tracky
I’ve referred loads to my dealer
Not interested in money, just want a better care experience which is what I get.
Re: Referral Fee ?
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:23 pm
by Neil1911
An oil change for less than £200 is as good as a referral fee!
Re: Referral Fee ?
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 11:42 pm
by Isleaiw
Col Lamb wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:36 pm
If I was a dealer principle I would certainly welcome referrals.
You would get a voucher to spend in the shop.
I’d arrange to get the cash value of the voucher back by hidden means.
That way it is a win win for me.
Hidden means? you mean encourage the staff to fiddle it to help you and breach company protocol...?
I wouldnt be offering you a referral then (especially in an FCA controlled environment)
Can you tell my job involves compliance.....
Re: Referral Fee ?
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 11:50 pm
by Jon A
Isleaiw wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 11:42 pm
Col Lamb wrote: ↑Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:36 pm
If I was a dealer principle I would certainly welcome referrals.
You would get a voucher to spend in the shop.
I’d arrange to get the cash value of the voucher back by hidden means.
That way it is a win win for me.
Hidden means? you mean encourage the staff to fiddle it to help you and breach company protocol...?
I wouldnt be offering you a referral then (especially in an FCA controlled environment)
Can you tell my job involves compliance.....
