Buy and Drive Away Today
Thanks to our new ‘Buy and Drive Away Today’ scheme you can now choose your vehicle, arrange finance or part exchange and drive home the very same day on selected vehicles*.
Available at all our dealerships across the UK*.
Buy and drive off in your chosen vehicle on the very same day*
We understand how exciting it is to find the perfect used car or van, and we know that waiting for handover can feel like forever.
That's why we've introduced our 'Buy and Drive Away Today' scheme* across all of our stores to get you on the road faster in an expertly prepared used vehicle from Group 1.
Here’s how it works in just six simple steps:
- Visit your nearest Group 1 dealership
- View and select your perfect used vehicle
- Chat to our friendly Group 1 team, who can help arrange same day car finance, part exchange, or assist with any other payment types
- Complete the necessary paperwork
- The Group 1 experts will assist you in getting familiar with your new vehicle
- Drive away in as little as an hour*!
Alternatively, reserve your car online and make an appointment to collect at a time that suits you. Find out more about Click and Collect here.
Why Choose the Group 1 Buy and Drive Away Today Scheme
The Buy and Drive Away Today scheme is designed to make buying your next car faster, easier, and more convenient than ever. Here’s how it benefits you:
- No Wasted Journeys
Car buying has evolved; many people now purchase vehicles from dealerships nationwide, which often means making multiple long trips. With the Group 1 Buy and Drive Away Today scheme, everything is handled in a single visit, saving you valuable time and eliminating unnecessary travel*.
- Perfect for Urgent Needs
Sometimes, you need a new car fast, whether your old one has unexpectedly broken down or your circumstances have changed. This scheme is built for those situations, allowing you to find, buy, and drive away your new vehicle on the same day.
- Finance Available On the Spot
Unlike other dealers, where finance applications can drag on for days or weeks, Group 1 can get your finance approved within minutes or hours at most for same day car finance. That means less waiting and more confidence knowing exactly where you stand.
- Get Your Part Exchange Gone Today
No more awkward limbo between deals. With Buy and Drive Away Today, you can leave your part exchange vehicle with us and drive off in your new car immediately. No need to hold onto your old car until collection day.
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Frequently Asked Group 1 Buy and Drive Away Today Questions
To make sure everything goes smoothly, please bring the following:
- Your driving licence showing your current address
- Proof of address dated within the last 60 days
- Your chosen payment method
- Your passport and proof of income if you're considering applying for vehicle finance
- If you're part exchanging your current car, bring the V5/log book, MOT certificate, spare keys, and any service history
- If your part exchange still has outstanding finance, please also bring the finance settlement details
Used vehicles that are fully prepared and ready for sale. Demonstrator vehicles and those that may have recently been brought into stock and not ready for sale are excluded.
View full T&Cs here.
Yes - just make sure to bring:
- The V5/log book
- MOT certificate
- Spare keys
- Any service history
The process can take as little as two hours, we recommend allowing a couple of hours so we can complete a full handover and ensure you're happy with your new vehicle.
If you're applying for finance, most applications are processed the same day. However, some may require additional checks which could delay the process. We cannot release the vehicle until finance approval is confirmed.
Yes, before you can drive away, we'll need to see proof of your insurance policy coverage before the vehicle is released.
Yes - you can reserve any of our cars or vans online for £199. This holds the vehicle for 72 hours and is fully refundable if you decide not to go ahead with the purchase for any reason.
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Our Buy and Drive Away Today scheme is available on selected used vehicles that have been fully mechanically prepared and are ready for immediate collection. Some vehicles are excluded, such as demonstrator models or cars that have only recently arrived in Group stock.
To use the scheme, customers must provide the required documentation and agree the sale terms with a Group 1 Sales Executive 2 hours before dealership closing. The scheme cannot be used for vehicles that require a personalised number plate transfer or a change in tax class, although our team will support customers through these processes to ensure the sale progresses as quickly as possible. To buy and drive away your vehicle on the same day, you’ll need to bring your driving licence showing your current address and a proof of address dated within the last 60 days, as these must match for identification and security purposes. If you’re applying for finance, you may also need to provide proof of income and employment details, and your vehicle can only be released once finance approval has been confirmed. Before taking the vehicle home, you must show valid insurance for your new vehicle. If you’re part exchanging your current vehicle, please bring your V5 logbook, MOT certificate if the car is over three years old, any spare keys, and the service history, as these help us confirm the valuation and complete the handover.
Group 1 reserves the right to withdraw the scheme at any time and without prior notice.