The Born Deal Hunter

Are you a born deal hunter, someone who is always on the hunt for a better deal – just like the AA team who negotiate the best deal possible on your behalf?

Are you a Natural Born Deal Hunter?

Take our quiz to find out how you fare in the deal hunting stakes. Your prize is knowing that you can get the best bargains while you are on holiday! Just highlight the statements that best reflect your bargain-hunting skills.

Question One

You're on holiday and are considering buying some jewellery from a market street vendor. You offer them half the asking price on an item but they refuse to budge. Do you:

  • Give in and pay what they're asking
  • Offer them 75% in the hope that maybe they'll meet you half way
  • Explain you saw a similar item for that price from another vendor down the road and walk away if they still don't meet your asking price

Question Two

You're booking a holiday for the summer. What's your general approach? Do you:

  • Visit your local travel agent and book the holiday there and then - you trust them to find you the best deal
  • Research everywhere and then try and negotiate on price or added extras
  • Research online and the high street and book the cheapest deal you find

Question Three

You're in a shop and see a top you really like. It's the last one left in your size, but it's damaged. Do you:

  • Let the sales assistant know it's damaged and ask if they can take some money off. You accept their offer of 10%
  • Let the sales assistant know the price you're prepared to pay for it rather than waiting for their offer
  • Decide you'll be able to mend it quickly at home and buy it at full price

Question Four

You're looking to buy a new TV and DVD player. Do you:

  • Go into your local electronics shop and take their advice - it's just more convenient
  • Research all you can before you go into the shop and ask for a discount if you buy the two items together
  • Research all you can before you go into the shop so you know what you're talking about and can ensure you get value for money

Question Five

You're in a second hand car dealership. You've picked out a car you like. What are you most likely to say to the salesman?

  • "If you throw in free service and knock off £500 I'd consider the Ford"
  • "I'm interested in the Ford"
  • "Tell me about the Ford"

Question Six

You're looking to buy a car and flick through the classified adverts in your local paper. You spot an advert for a car that takes your fancy. Do you:

  • Phone the seller and request more information e.g. mileage and service history
  • Phone the seller and tell them you're very interested in arranging a viewing
  • Take a note of the advert but do extra research in the paper and on the internet to get a solid idea of the car's worth before you call the seller

Question Seven

You're being shown around your dream house by an estate agent and are very keen on the property. Do you:

  • Tell the agent it's your ideal home and ask if he's showing the property to anyone else
  • Tell the agent you're interested but pick up on parts of the house that could be improved
  • Tell the agent you are interested and enquire about the local area, why the current owners are leaving, and keep on the lookout for any hidden costs which could arise

Question Eight

You've made an offer on a house you want, £15,000 under the asking price. The owners have come back saying they have had an offer of the asking price so will go with this unless you raise your offer. Do you:

  • Stick to your guns and offer what you're prepared to pay
  • Call their bluff and offer them £5,000 under the asking price
  • Offer them the asking price. You want the house but you're not prepared to pay over the odds