Buying a car

[hybrid]

Just wonder, say if i was to put a deposit on a car i want, say 100 quid until i get a loan approved etc... how long would they keep the car for? Is there any legal length of time? If the loan fell through, would i get my deposit back?

Seen a car i really like, just i havent got the money in my pocket just yet. Dont want to stick a deposit down on something which could go to someone else, leaving me 100 out of pocket.

cheers

 

[hybrid]

Gah, i didnt wanna hear that.

Tis a for a Limited Edition Ford Fiesta 'Black' 1.4

Basically, its my first car and i'd love it. Just i dont wanna stick money down on something i might not be able to finance.