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Title: To GardX or not?
Post by: kalimon on 03 November 2015, 14:40
I've just placed my order for new Golf GTI  It will be a cash buy as I intend to own the car a good while.
The salesman I'm dealing with has offered full GardX protection free of charge.
He's a top lad who's already matched the drivethedeal offer I was given.
The question is, should I accept the offer or not?
I've read nothing but bad things on these forums about GardX, and in particular, having a dealer apply it.
What should I do ?
Title: Re: To GardX or not?
Post by: Booth11 on 03 November 2015, 14:59
Your call but I would give it a miss.  There's plenty of similar nano coating products on the market such as Gtecniq C2V3, that will do a better job and are very easy to apply yourself.  The dealer could well inflict a lot of damage to the paintwork if care is not taken and then the scratches would be underneath the protection.  I personally think it's too risky in terms of potential damage.  I's give it a miss and do it yourself.
Title: Re: To GardX or not?
Post by: kalimon on 03 November 2015, 17:00
That was my gut feeling as well.
Thanks for the quick reply and advice. I'll tell them thanks but no thanks.
Title: Re: To GardX or not?
Post by: dubber36 on 04 November 2015, 08:10
Play them at their own game and ask for something else of the equivalent 'value'

What do they charge to smear on a £10 bottle of sealant these days? £300?