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Offline hog_hedge

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Re: DTD vs Local Dealer - Need Opinions
« Reply #10 on: 24 February 2017, 16:47 »
I boot liner would go down a treat 🙂

They didn't even try to sell me the Lifeshine, I think they knew they wouldn't get a sale out of me. I will spend a day or two cleaning and waxing (hopefully it won't need a polish) when I get it.

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Re: DTD vs Local Dealer - Need Opinions
« Reply #11 on: 24 February 2017, 18:15 »
I boot liner would go down a treat 🙂

They didn't even try to sell me the Lifeshine, I think they knew they wouldn't get a sale out of me. I will spend a day or two cleaning and waxing (hopefully it won't need a polish) when I get it.

Polish before waxing....
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Re: DTD vs Local Dealer - Need Opinions
« Reply #12 on: 24 February 2017, 18:28 »
I boot liner would go down a treat 🙂

They didn't even try to sell me the Lifeshine, I think they knew they wouldn't get a sale out of me. I will spend a day or two cleaning and waxing (hopefully it won't need a polish) when I get it.

Polish before waxing....

I think you misunderstood me :)

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Re: DTD vs Local Dealer - Need Opinions
« Reply #13 on: 24 February 2017, 20:42 »
Ah yes the Life Shine offer! :laugh:

I got offered this the other day for I think £300, I say I think because as soon I heard the word ''Life Shine'' I switched off :grin:

My dealer knows I like to keep my car(s) tidy so I guess he saw a opportunity :grin:

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Re: DTD vs Local Dealer - Need Opinions
« Reply #14 on: 24 February 2017, 20:48 »
Do you think I should ask them not to wash the car when it arrives?

Whenever my current car goes into Vauxhall I explicitly ask them not to wash it as I've seen how they use those 'car brooms' and it sent shudders through me.

I will be taking the week off work when it arrives so I can complete a thorough detail on it and remove all of the iron deposits, transport wax and other sh!te.

No need to reply to that question, I have made my mind up already. Do not wash!!!

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Re: DTD vs Local Dealer - Need Opinions
« Reply #15 on: 24 February 2017, 21:39 »
Maybe get one of these too just to be sure to be sure...


I always give please Do Not Wash instructions to the dealers and the above little reminder...
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Re: DTD vs Local Dealer - Need Opinions
« Reply #16 on: 25 February 2017, 16:57 »
I'd lose the £500 when the dealer is 10 miles away
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« Reply #17 on: 25 February 2017, 16:59 »
Maybe get one of these too just to be sure to be sure...


I always give please Do Not Wash instructions to the dealers and the above little reminder...
Mr GTD, I presume you use the Detailingworld forum? :laugh:
Candy White 3 dr Manual 2012 GTi. Bought new.
DAB, Dynaudio, Kenwood Head Unit Upgrade, Private Plate,
Full Leather and Heated Seats
18" Shadow Monzas, luxury pack.
Colour coded side skirts and gloss black diffuser.

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Re: DTD vs Local Dealer - Need Opinions
« Reply #18 on: 25 February 2017, 16:59 »
I'd lose the £500 when the dealer is 10 miles away

I decided on local in the end, so much more peace of mind.  :nerd:

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Re: DTD vs Local Dealer - Need Opinions
« Reply #19 on: 25 February 2017, 19:14 »
Maybe get one of these too just to be sure to be sure...


I always give please Do Not Wash instructions to the dealers and the above little reminder...
Mr GTD, I presume you use the Detailingworld forum? :laugh:

:grin: Na not really mate but I do take notes and tips from Bec(Booth11) and I would like to think I have quite an extensive detailing kit.

But the following sinario just proves I'm sad :laugh: - When ever the sun is shining for some reason it makes me want to clean my car, regardless of whether I did it the day before or not. :laugh:

It makes me smile when ever I'm cleaning my car. I just love to see it gleaming!!!

I'm not the only one that feels like that about there car(s) most of us on here love our motors otherwise we wouldn't be on a car forum surely..? LOL
Collected 1st March 17 - MK7 GTD 5dr DSG Pure White With Optional Extras - Tech Pack - Sports & Sound - Pan Roof - Tints - Leather