Skoda is offering a ‘No VAT’ deal on selected cars, as well as a range of finance packages across all of its models.

The ‘No VAT’ offer is available on all Octavia, Roomster and Fabia models (except the new Fabia vRS), which represents a saving of up to £3,388. While VAT is still payed on the purchase, Skoda will deduct the equivalent amount – at the current rate of 17.5 per cent – from the price. This offer is available on orders made before 31 December 2010.

Meanwhile, Skoda Finance is offering zero per cent finance on selected Fabias, Roomsters and Octavias until 30 September 2010, including the Fabia vRS, which goes on sale today. However, be aware that, as with most finance offers, there is a catch. In this case you need to put half of the price of the car down as a deposit to be eligible for the deal.

If you don’t have the initial outlay, more conventional Hire Purchase schemes, such as Skoda’s 2.25 percent flat rate, with a minimum deposit of 10 per cent – may be more suitable.

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By Owen Ready