Nearly time to collect

[Colh]

well according to the tracker, my car has arrived at Coventry Audi, so I should be collecting in the next week.

Getting an A4 Avant 2.0 TDI 190 Sport Ultra in Ibis white. Only options were the fuel and adblue tanks, so standard spec. I only ordered a couple of weeks ago, and the car was sitting in port in Germany.

Is there anything I should be looking out for when I pick up?

 

[ScottishA4B9]

I'm picking up mine today. I asked the dealer not to prep or wash the car and to stick the number plates on and not drill them on.

I don't want them scratching the paintwork which a lot of dealerships do when prepping the cars.

Luckily your getting Ibis white so that doesn't show scratches etc much.

Have a good look over the car when the salesman is not there so your not being pressured.

 

[Colh]

It's getting supergard applied inside and out so I'm expecting it in top condition when I get it. I got supergard on a golf back in 2008 and it seemed good so hopefully not suckered here

 

[ScottishA4B9]

You should be ok then.

I'm doing it myself with a more durable sealant. Saved myself £450!

 

[Colh]

The deal seemed good. Got it for £299. Regular price £560 apparently?

 

[Sandra]

I'm picking up mine today. I asked the dealer not to prep or wash the car and to stick the number plates on and not drill them on.

I don't want them scratching the paintwork which a lot of dealerships do when prepping the cars.

Luckily your getting Ibis white so that doesn't show scratches etc much.

Have a good look over the car when the salesman is not there so your not being pressured.

So today's the day at long last Ewan. Can't wait to see it. Enjoy. x

 

[ScottishA4B9]

They lowered their offer to me for £200 then FREE and I still said no! There's no way I want scratch marks in mine and it does happen ALOT in this process when they don't prep properly!

 

[ScottishA4B9]

@Sandra Yeah I can't wait! Can't wait to see it in the Presentation room, all covered in delivery dirt and plastic! Lol

I will post pics up!

 

[Sandra]

@Sandra Yeah I can't wait! Can't wait to see it in the Presentation room, all covered in delivery dirt and plastic! Lol

I will post pics up!

How many months has this been Ewan, I lost count. I so looking forward to the pics. Will watch out for your new thread. Enjoy the unveiling and the rest of the experience. x

 

[AndrewMD]

come on it's almost 10am!!

 

[jwa1]

I'm due to pic my a4avant 2.0 petrol s-line up from Coventry Audi any day now. I wonder if our cars came in on the same shipment/lorry etc. It arrived in the UK on Monday. I'm really nervous of them inflicting swirls. I've mentioned it twice now stating obvious causes of them... I was also offered Supagard for £299 but told I could only have it inside and out, I said I definitely don't want it on the inside. Very unsure what to go with!! Does anyone have experience of their prepping ability?

 

[iambu]

I don't have experience of Coventry Audi, but Exeter Audi inflicted very very little damage / swirls to my new A4, in Daytona Grey. I specifically looked for any on the day of collection and couldn't see any. The only possible damage was a light scratch to the gloss black driver's side B-pillar trim, but I noticed that after about a week of ownership, so I may have done that whilst washing it (despite trying not to!). Would machine polish out if it continues to bother me. Everything I have read over the years states that Supaguard is a rip off. Much better and more durable protection can be bought and either applied easily yourself, or for similar prices get a professional detailer (not simply a valeter) to apply a protection product. Avoid what the dealers offer (exterior and interior) as it is often very cheap quality product and is applied by their work experience lad.

 

[jwa1]

Agreed on the Supagard. I was looking on cleanyourcar.co.uk last night and there are some good products on there. I have always done this sort of thing myself. I think I'm going to take the risk with Coventry Audi. If I were to pick it up dirty and there were a scratch, I wouldn't be able to see it and therefore would be left to sort it myself. Fairly sure I can correct what should be very slight swirls if anything.

 

[iambu]

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Agreed on the Supagard. I was looking on cleanyourcar.co.uk last night and there are some good products on there. I have always done this sort of thing myself. I think I'm going to take the risk with Coventry Audi. If I were to pick it up dirty and there were a scratch, I wouldn't be able to see it and therefore would be left to sort it myself. Fairly sure I can correct what should be very slight swirls if anything.

Sounds like a plan to me! Enjoy the collection day. I agree, better to collect a nice clean car, I feel that a dirty one with delivery film still on it would not be as magical as a brand new clean car! I allowed mine to be cleaned by the dealer and I do not regret it.

 

[ScottishA4B9]

I picked mine up covered in delivery dirt and detailed it myself then applied Carpro Cquartz which is much better than Supagard.

 

[Colh]

Picking up next Wed so I'll see soon enough!

 

[Colh]

All on track for picking up on Wednesday but my trade in is now becoming an issue.

From an initial over the phone valuation of £8000 for a 2010 VW Golf GTD, its dropped to £7600! Told them its not enough but might sell privately now. Was trying to avoid the hassle.

 

[cuke2u]

Dealerships have a habit of doing that, I make sure that the offer they give me for my vehicle is the one it'll be on the day of handover...

 

[Colh]

Downside of doing it all over the phone I suppose plus the age of my trade in.

Private sale looks like it will be worth more, and wewantanycar already beats their estimate by £400 even if they knock theirs down a bit for stone chips.

Unless any of you want a GTD runaround