Dealer prep...yay or nay...advice needed

[Daz Auto]

I remember my dealer asking on numerous occasions if I was sure, because it was the very first time they had had that request, but I'm so glad I did!!

I think I'll have to make that request. Though I expect my dealer will not be surprised

Will the dealers let me do this work at the dealership? Or would I have to take it home?

[mcmaddy]

I doubt they'll allow you to use garage space. They are a bit sniffy allowing detailers on site never mind Joe public.

[I wanted a GTi]

I would say no, I collected my car on the 1st this month and it was covered in swirl marks and a small scratch. I told them I was rejecting the car but they later agreed to pay a Detailer to correct the swirl marks and to do his best on the scratch at a cost of nearly £500 and on top of that I'm paying for a ceramic coating to be applied.

[vidman2]

It might help if you identify the garage you are getting the car from someone may have experience of them, not all garages do a bad job. I purchased both my pp and R from a garage who employed ex professional detailers for their prep and were known to do a great job.  I wont do a recommend as the garage ownership has changed and I am not sure of their impact.

[juicelow]

It might help if you identify the garage you are getting the car from someone may have experience of them, not all garages do a bad job. I purchased both my pp and R from a garage who employed ex professional detailers for their prep and were known to do a great job.  I wont do a recommend as the garage ownership has changed and I am not sure of their impact.

Thanks for the suggestion vidman....I'm in Denmark so not sure you guys will be familiar with my local VW dealer.
Decided I'm going to get the car delivered unprepped without paint seal etc...even though it's free as part of the deal.
Then I'll give it a good going over at home following all the good detailing advice in here...it will be a nice 'bonding experience'