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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: brown.jamesa on 12 June 2012, 11:33
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Hi Guys,
Picking up my new GTD tomorrow and just wanted to know if there was anything I need to look out for when confirming car before I sign the dotted line :laugh:
I have added the RNS510 SatNav & Dynaudio to the car, so will confirm the following:
• RNS510 Unit with Star icon button in top right hand corner
• Version 8 maps (7 digit postcode + Speed Cameras)
• Voice activation for Phone/Music/Nav
• Dynaudio speaker cones
• VW Bottle opener
• MDI cable for USB & Ipod
• Car mats front and rear
Is there anything else I should add to the list?
Cheers
James
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If you have had the Autoglym treatment you should get the satchel with the remaining bottles of treatments in it.They sometimes forget to hand it over or I suppose some people don't realise they are entitled to it.
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^Although this would be a big waste of money unless it's free!
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=163067.0
An oldie but a goodie! :wink:
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Haggle a free tank of fuel :wink:
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To tell you the truth I would be looking at the paint work more than anything else, make sure there are no dents, no scratches, to all body work items and the wheels. Anything else can be sorted later. Make sure the locking wheel nut is there, spare wheel e.t.c.
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I use this checklist from another VW forum. The bottle opener was missing and they had to order one for me.
1 Check all the optional extras
2 Full Spacesaver Sparewheel in boot - (UK Spec.)
3 Check the condition of all the bodywork, wheels and interior, fog lights for stone chips (if its got cosmetic damage its going to be down to you once you drive away).
4 Marks on wheels from lashing ratchet strap from the transporter lorry.
5 Look very carefully for any small dents or chips. Crouch low and look along the sides of the vehicle and all around for anything out of the ordinary. If the car is outside and it has been raining tell the dealer you will be inspecting the car as soon as it is dry as you wouldn't see anything small if wet.
6 Check panel allignment
7 Check the fit of the doors (front especially) up at the top of the window towards the rear.
8 Have a good look at the seats and the fit of all the trim inside.
9 Check the transport blocks have been removed from the suspension springs.
10 Headlight settings are on UK setting (ie headlights are not always on with ignition)
11 Full Alarm and Immobiliser (check by locking someone in the car, keep still for a minute, and then move arms around) (Import only)
12 English Manuals in leatherbound GTi holder (UK Spec)
13 Make sure all other documents are in the vehicle wallet.
14 Radio security code has been inputted and you have the number etc
15 Make sure there are no stray rags/cloths in the engine compartment.
16 Make sure they have filled in and stamped the PDI part of the service book
17 Bottle opener in the centre compartment (in between gear stick and armrest), dealers like to keep these.
18 Smoking Pack/Non smoking pack (which ever you ordered)
19 Check VIN numbers match between the car and documentation.
20 Make sure you are set up for the service regime you want (Longlife or time & distance)
21 If there is no top up oil in a little bag in the boot ask for some.
22 Check the bolt caps have been inserted in the holes on the wheels.
23 Drop the windows right down, and then put them back up on auto (so push/pull knob the double click and don't hold it). Make sure the windows don't drop when they're about an inch from shut.
24 But dont worry too much about making sure all the electric stuff works (if there is a fault with the car its covered by warranty anyway) just concentrate on the stuff that the retailer can shirk responsibility for later.
25 Key adapter for locking wheel nuts (should be in the boot, with the spare wheel)
26 Two keys with remote locking functions, plus plastic key tag - with serial number, for ordering replacement key if necessary.
27 When you get the car home check the tyre pressures (once they have cooled down) they leave the factory at 55 psi (set for long term storage)
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Cheers guys :smiley:
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Haggle a free tank of fuel :wink:
Bit late for that now deal is done ,but do ask you never know :wink:
check the paintwork for scratches there valeter's can be bit heavy handed. make sure its PDI properly :wink:
Ask them for a pint of oil new engine can burn oil a bit.
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Haggle a free tank of fuel :wink:
Bit late for that now deal is done ,but do ask you never know :wink:
Deal aint done until you have the keys :wink:
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Haggle a free tank of fuel :wink:
Bit late for that now deal is done ,but do ask you never know :wink:
Deal aint done until you have the keys :wink:
I already tried that, but was told I will get £25 worth of fuel.
They also tried to remind me how much they were making on my car sale, as is they were not making much, I replied with "don't care"
I should have added, "do you know how much I am paying for the car!!!"
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Haggle a free tank of fuel :wink:
Bit late for that now deal is done ,but do ask you never know :wink:
Deal aint done until you have the keys :wink:
I already tried that, but was told I will get £25 worth of fuel.
They also tried to remind me how much they were making on my car sale, as is they were not making much, I replied with "don't care"
I should have added, "do you know how much I am paying for the car!!!"
Perhaps you could suggest that without a full tank of fuel you would not be in a position to pick up the car this month and would have to wait to next month. That would mess up their figures I suspect and they may be more willing to give you a tank. On the other hand, it could fcuk you over and you might have to wait longer lol
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Ask for your free keyring..... :smiley:
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Ask for your free keyring..... :smiley:
Oh also ask them to check the flux capacitor is fitted correctly as I've heard horror stories about the GTD where it's not fitted right and after a few miles it breaks down
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Ask for your free keyring..... :smiley:
Oh also ask them to check the flux capacitor is fitted correctly as I've heard horror stories about the GTD where it's not fitted right and after a few miles it breaks down
Are they fitted and attached by sky hooks :-)
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Ask for your free keyring..... :smiley:
Oh also ask them to check the flux capacitor is fitted correctly as I've heard horror stories about the GTD where it's not fitted right and after a few miles it breaks down
Are they fitted and attached by sky hooks :-)
ahhh yes, how did you know? I'll definitely come to you if I ever have anymore problems with my flux capacitor!
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Also ensure you get the skirting board ladder in the tool kit.
Can I just say this if you haven't already negotiated fuel or oil or anything else how can you expect it.........you wouldn't do that anywhere else.
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Also ensure you get the skirting board ladder in the tool kit.
Can I just say this if you haven't already negotiated fuel or oil or anything else how can you expect it.........you wouldn't do that anywhere else.
No disrespect, but you also wouldn't get fcuked over at every opportunity anywhere else, when you have to constantly fight to get a good (fair) discount, barter to get things thrown in and then get hounded with crappy (lifeshine) overinflated (gap insurance) products. My dealer offered minor accident insurance, tyre insurance and god knows what else. And then I got messed around with allocation, lied to, and so on with the first dealership. :rolleyes:
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If you don't want to be faced with the constant fight to get a fair deal then it's pretty simple to buy a car online have it delivered to your door. We hound customers about products because there is a profit opportunity of course but we also have to being regulated by the fsa. Your situation with being lied to about allocation is the extreme and something I wouldn't expect to happen very often just one bad egg.
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If you don't want to be faced with the constant fight to get a fair deal then it's pretty simple to buy a car online have it delivered to your door. We hound customers about products because there is a profit opportunity of course but we also have to being regulated by the fsa. Your situation with being lied to about allocation is the extreme and something I wouldn't expect to happen very often just one bad egg.
I agree mate, I ordered my A3 online and it was brilliant, however I found that my local Audi dealer weren't too happy about doing warranty work on the car as I hadn't ordered it from them, hence why I bought my GTI from a local(ish) dealer so I could really push them to fix any problems - and the amount of problems it's had I'm glad I did! I'll add to what you said about being lied to, it's not something I'd usually expect, however from this specific dealership (or their parent company in general) I would be shocked if they didn't lie or try to pull a fast one! :grin:
The salesman who I ordered the car off knew I wouldn't want any of the other products but I would imagine it's very easy money if you get someone who's easily persuaded to buy things like this, piece of mind and all that, :cool:
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Oh I forgot to mension ask them for a litre of topup oil I got one. VW used to supply new vehicles with a litre on the mk5 but more cost cutting they don't do it now. They also supplied a make shift cardboard funnel and gloves.
I also asked if they do the pots of touchup paint they do and they said do you want one, yes please.
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vw do supply the oil free of charge, it shud be in your boot when you collect the vehicle...mine was, and they pointed it out too...
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vw do supply the oil free of charge, it shud be in your boot when you collect the vehicle...mine was, and they pointed it out too...
I didn't get any oil but I didn't really expect it or ask for it
I think I bought it delivered off eBay 8-9 quid, not bad at all, from a VW dealer
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vw do supply the oil free of charge, it shud be in your boot when you collect the vehicle...mine was, and they pointed it out too...
That's brillint if they do.
Is that just on GTI's or is it on every trim of Golf?
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vw do supply the oil free of charge, it shud be in your boot when you collect the vehicle...mine was, and they pointed it out too...
I didn't get any oil but I didn't really expect it or ask for it
I think I bought it delivered off eBay 8-9 quid, not bad at all, from a VW dealer
I wonder if it's just on the diesels then :undecided:
vw do supply the oil free of charge, it shud be in your boot when you collect the vehicle...mine was, and they pointed it out too...
That's brillint if they do.
Is that just on GTI's or is it on every trim of Golf?
As said, check on handover day and if it's not there...just ask, I'm sure there give you a ltr of oil..
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vw do supply the oil free of charge, it shud be in your boot when you collect the vehicle...mine was, and they pointed it out too...
I didn't get any oil but I didn't really expect it or ask for it
I think I bought it delivered off eBay 8-9 quid, not bad at all, from a VW dealer
I wonder if it's just on the diesels then :undecided:
vw do supply the oil free of charge, it shud be in your boot when you collect the vehicle...mine was, and they pointed it out too...
That's brillint if they do.
Is that just on GTI's or is it on every trim of Golf?
As said, check on handover day and if it's not there...just ask, I'm sure there give you a ltr of oil..
I didn't get any with my A3 2.0 TDI but yea just ask they'll have plenty there!
When I picked my car up I literally asked for the keys, said I don't need anything explaining and drove off. Took 5 mins! Lol
I'd already seen the car a day or two before and checked it all over :cool:
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As I said.
VW used to supply new vehicles with a litre on the mk5 but more cost cutting they don't do it now. They also supplied a make shift cardboard funnel and gloves.
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Didnt get any bottles of oil with my GTI's, but never needed it TBH.
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I picked it up yesterday and had great service from the dealer :smiley:
He left me alone for around 10-20 mins so I could check the car over and even got the guy who did the PDI to answer some questions I had about the Dynaudio speakers.
They also gave me two bottles of wine in the box and 1 ltr of oil so I could top it up. :smiley:
As soon as I got it home (16:00), I wash it with the two bucket method and then put one coat of Chemical Guy's JetSeal 109 (Car and Wheels), then one coat of Collinite 476s Super Doublecoat Wax to the car (put it on to think as I took ages to get off), then 1 coat of PoorBoys Wheel Sealant.
Finished polishing the car at 21:30 :laugh:
(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/4629/img4070a.jpg)
Cheers for you help guys with the list of things to check, he did mention that I was one of the first customers he has seen with my own PDI checklist.
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:cool: more pics more pics please.. :wink:
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Your situation with being lied to about allocation is the extreme and something I wouldn't expect to happen very often just one bad egg.
Take a trip over to the mk 7 section. You may wish to revise this statement :laugh:
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Your situation with being lied to about allocation is the extreme and something I wouldn't expect to happen very often just one bad egg.
Take a trip over to the mk 7 section. You may wish to revise this statement :laugh:
or do some searching on the mk6 forum for threads from mid 2009 to march 2010.
Threads like the August order thread etc. Its the norm especially for the first year or so of a model.