What Exactly is a "Factory Demo?"

Hello Tony,

I've found your website very helpful. I wish I had found it earlier. My question is: what does "factory demo" mean? How is it used? I bought a car and was told I got all of the perks, namely a full warranty and service plan, because the car was a "factory demo" and was within the BMW family.

I just found out that my warranty and service plan didn't start from the date I bought the car from BMW but when it came off of the factory floor. I was shocked. "Factory demo" was used to hook me into believing I was buying a car with all of the perks of a new one. Buyer beware. I know. But if you could explain how "factory demo" is used by car dealers it would greatly help my understanding of how these folks operate and possibly help my small claims court case.

Thank you!

Jennifer J

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Hi Jennifer,

"Factory Demo" is another term for "Program Cars." To find out more about "Program Cars" visit my website at: http://www.insidercarsecrets.com/programcars.html These cars usually have the remainder of the factory warranty, but the actual factory warranty always starts when the vehicle is actually put into service by the original owner. The salesman should have informed you of when the warranty started by giving you the original in-service date of the car. It's like you said: "Buyer beware." You cannot be too informed when purchasing a car.

Take care . . .

Tony Iorio
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