Hello Mark,
Thanks for being in touch with the forum, and really sorry to hear of your almost unbelievable mis fortune so quickly.
In normal times of vehicle availability, I would see the way forward as simply being that the dealer supplies you with a like for like replacement from nationwide stock.
Of course, things aren’t normal, and if this were mine, I wouldn’t want it back for a pension, but how quickly will you find a replacement ?? - so you are probably at their mercy, and their ‘mercy’ is very much an unknown quantity. Again if it were me, I would be seeking legal advice, and then arranging a meeting with the dealer principal.
Compensation? If this is your bag, then obviously it is important, and I’m sure you can sort this out amicably. For me, it would very much be of secondary importance in the whole picture.
Again, if there is any element of finance or PCP involved, then you will need to inform them since they ‘own’ the vehicle.
I really hope this works out for you.
Perhaps you could keep us informed as things develop Mark.
Kind regards,
Gareth.