Beware of This Dealership – Unfair Deposit Practices!
I reserved a Land Rover Discovery from CarHub London by paying a £500 deposit through an online bank transfer. I only saw the car via a WhatsApp video call, since I am based overseas and planned to ship the car to Cyprus for my growing family.
After doing more research, I discovered that Cyprus taxes and fees for importing this vehicle were extremely high, and I also learned about serious reliability issues with the Discovery model. Naturally, I decided to cancel the purchase.
Here’s the problem:
I never signed any contract.
The entire interaction was done remotely/online.
Under UK consumer law, when a sale is made online, I am entitled to a refund within the cooling-off period.
CarHub London flat-out refused to refund my £500, arrogantly telling me there was "no genuine reason" for cancellation. That makes no sense — if I was just "wasting their time," why would I give them a deposit in the first place?! They also cited their policy which they refused to show me, despite asking them repeatedly to email me a copy of it.
This experience feels deeply unfair and unprofessional. Buying a car is a major financial decision, especially when dealing remotely, and a trustworthy dealership should respect consumer rights. Instead, they’ve kept my money while providing zero service or product.
⚠️ My advice: Avoid this dealership if you value transparency, fair treatment, and your hard-earned money. There are many reputable dealers out there — sadly, CarHub London is NOT one of them.








