Do
not pay for a quotation.
Always
get more than one quote.
Ask
your local authority who they use.
Try a
manufacturer and a local supplier to get a comparison.
When
you telephone ask questions, ask for an approximate price
and write it down.
Remember
if you buy from the newspaper, it will be you paying for the
advert.
Some
companies trade using more than one name and advertise on
the same page of a newspaper as if they have no connection.
If
possible have another family member or an O/T present.
Ask
plenty of questions about the product, take brochures and
read them, know what you're buying.
Compare
features, prioritise what is most important.
An
independent supplier can tell you about a range of different
lifts.
Ask
about maintenance costs, will they still look after your
lift even if you don't sign up to an expensive contract?
A
reputable firm will always maintain your lift.
Who
will look after your lift if it breaks down?
How
many service branches do they have?
How
many engineers do they have in your area?
Are
you paying too much? Many salesmen start with a high price
and discount to close a sale. A reputable company will quote
the best price from the start.
Do
not feel pressurised into signing up on the day. This is a
sure sign that the salesman is hiding something from you.
