Wayne says... A good clear website. Prices in front of you. What you see is what you pay and they are cheap. Why anyone would would want to buy a car when when you can lease at these prices, I don't know? Do the maths. Splash the cash and what you lose in depreciation is more than your rental. Plus no aggro trying to sell. Change every two or three years. Ling keeps you updated. I've got a shiny Civic Type-R. Could never buy this. I'm proof, using Ling and get the car you really really want.
Thanks Ling, really pleased with the car. Wish finance company were as efficient as your team. I'm up your way in June. May try to pop in and get photo done for your website. what you think?
Wayne
Editor Note:
Hey, Wayne, photo would be great. Feel free to pop in, please email first to check I have not gone out. Always people here, though. You are exactly correct about the maths, these cars are damn cheap. So pleased you are happy bunny. Thanks for website comments, I appreciate those :) -
Ling
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Wayne says... I've just taken delivery of a new Honda Civic Type-R. Service from Ling is unbelievable. Kept up to date the whole way. Very easy. Just pick your car or budget and sit back. No need to search anywhere else on the net, you won't find cheaper. I was a little wary at first but I'm proof and the cars here on my driveway. Why pay ridiculous deposit high monthly payments and then at the end go through the hassle of trying to sell your car? Nobody wants to give the price you want. Thanks LING. See you again in 22months.
Wayne
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Hahahaha, Wayne, you are a bloody aerospace expert and now you are the fastest aerospace expert in Bristol (probably the whole of South West UK). Thanks so much for being a super customer!! Bright red cars are my favourite, especially when they are these fast versions. -
Ling
Customer Letter:
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Wayne says... We came across Ling's website on the Internet and were attracted by its "easy to use" and unique format. Ling was extremely efficient and friendly and made the whole process of leasing a car easy (even though the Citroen C2 was delayed... not Ling's fault, it was the factory). We are very happy with our new Citroen C2 and so much so that I recommended Ling to my sister, who took a car, too! The car was delivered safely and on time to me, at my work address.
Wayne
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Wayne, you were not mistaken - your car did take longer than it should have. Reason? The bloody French. There was a strike at the factory! Bloody communists! Hehehe. What could I do? Here is what Citroen UK say, in an internal memo I sneaked... it is funny as hell (unless you are waiting for your car):
Internal Citroen UK Memo: ...(lists of chassis numbers - Ling)... "...As the above information is about as much use as a chocolate teapot (!!!) I will try and explain a little further... C2 and C3 (production - Ling) were originally delayed due to a factory strike. At first Paris so very kindly forgot to mention the strike (to Citroen UK - Ling) this threw out our computer systems and meant we were provided with inaccurate hand-over dates (from Citroen France to Citroen UK - Ling) and we were unaware of the inaccuracies. As a result some of the inaccurate dates were relayed to dealers. So; this is probably your first source of disinformation. Second, and most unlike the French (hehehe - Ling), another company - this time the one who provide the seats - went on strike. Hence delay number 2 and yet more confusion. The vehicles are most likely built, at least the majority, but they have not yet been assigned chassis as they have no seats!!! The good news is the seat company are no longer on strike. What would be really helpful to you now would be for me to provide a date when they will be with you, but unfortunately, we just do not know!! I have spoken to the supply manager responsible for C2 and he is unsure of how they are arranging the fitting of the seats to the cars i.e. what order they will be completed. The only communication from the factory is they'll be up to speed by the end of the month. In best case scenario, as you have been given the first chassis, the rest should all follow relatively quickly, but we just do not know. The vehicles will not be with you for week beginning 13th as they will be hitting Calais first and then start their journey. When they will hit Calais is anybody's guess. I know in total this e-mail has not been much help but we just can't accurately predict a delivery date for these vehicles as yet. Hopefully, in a week or so, the situation will become clearer and then we may be of more use!!"
Hope you can see that when even the bloody factory or importer has no clue what is happening, sometimes I am slightly out of control on deliveries. You must be philosophical! These are only cars. No-one dies, it is not life and death. These are only metal boxes with wheels! So chill (as you did, Wayne - good boy!)... -
Ling
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Wayne says... "A pleasurable and smooth experience from start to finish. Excellent dealer. The personal approach is hard to find these days, but is guaranteed with Ling. Highly recommended, will definitely use in the future."
Wayne
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Wayne, you have very nice summer to enjoy your new Mazda RX-8 sport car in People's Democratic Republic of Wales. Bloody neis cwrdd â chi, mae'n bwrw glaw, iechyd da! -
Ling
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Wayne says... Absolutely no problems at all dealing with Ling. Very simple, friendly and efficient service. I have not hesitated to recommend Ling to our friends. It's a pity all businesses do not reach this level of competence.
Wayne
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Wah! Makes me seem perfect - I am not! By the way, this customer had a poor PDI on his Shogun Sport (things missing he said), so I have questioned dealer. Wayne said they sorted it out for him after contacting Fleet Sales Manager. You see! Nothing ever perfect -
Ling
A good clear website. Prices in front of you. What you see is what you pay and they are cheap. Why anyone would would want to buy a car when when you can lease at these prices, I don't know? Do the maths. Splash the cash and what you lose in depreciation is more than your rental. Plus no aggro trying to sell. Change every two or three years. Ling keeps you updated. I've got a shiny Civic Type-R. Could never buy this. I'm proof, using Ling and get the car you really really want.
Editor Note:
Hey, Wayne, photo would be great. Feel free to pop in, please email first to check I have not gone out. Always people here, though. You are exactly correct about the maths, these cars are damn cheap. So pleased you are happy bunny. Thanks for website comments, I appreciate those :) -
Ling
We came across Ling's website on the Internet and were attracted by its "easy to use" and unique format. Ling was extremely efficient and friendly and made the whole process of leasing a car easy (even though the Citroen C2 was delayed... not Ling's fault, it was the factory). We are very happy with our new Citroen C2 and so much so that I recommended Ling to my sister, who took a car, too! The car was delivered safely and on time to me, at my work address. 
Internal Citroen UK Memo: ...(lists of chassis numbers - Ling)... "...As the above information is about as much use as a chocolate teapot (!!!) I will try and explain a little further... C2 and C3 (production - Ling) were originally delayed due to a factory strike. At first Paris so very kindly forgot to mention the strike (to Citroen UK - Ling) this threw out our computer systems and meant we were provided with inaccurate hand-over dates (from Citroen France to Citroen UK - Ling) and we were unaware of the inaccuracies. As a result some of the inaccurate dates were relayed to dealers. So; this is probably your first source of disinformation. Second, and most unlike the French (hehehe - Ling), another company - this time the one who provide the seats - went on strike. Hence delay number 2 and yet more confusion. The vehicles are most likely built, at least the majority, but they have not yet been assigned chassis as they have no seats!!! The good news is the seat company are no longer on strike. What would be really helpful to you now would be for me to provide a date when they will be with you, but unfortunately, we just do not know!! I have spoken to the supply manager responsible for C2 and he is unsure of how they are arranging the fitting of the seats to the cars i.e. what order they will be completed. The only communication from the factory is they'll be up to speed by the end of the month. In best case scenario, as you have been given the first chassis, the rest should all follow relatively quickly, but we just do not know. The vehicles will not be with you for week beginning 13th as they will be hitting Calais first and then start their journey. When they will hit Calais is anybody's guess. I know in total this e-mail has not been much help but we just can't accurately predict a delivery date for these vehicles as yet. Hopefully, in a week or so, the situation will become clearer and then we may be of more use!!"
"A pleasurable and smooth experience from start to finish. Excellent dealer. The personal approach is hard to find these days, but is guaranteed with Ling. Highly recommended, will definitely use in the future." 
Absolutely no problems at all dealing with Ling. Very simple, friendly and efficient service. I have not hesitated to recommend Ling to our friends. It's a pity all businesses do not reach this level of competence. 
