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Offline rjwojcik

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Pickup from Germany
« on: 01 September 2009, 22:57 »
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Has anyone considered picking their car up direct from Germany?  How does it work with the stealer, does it get a proper PDI, what happens with issues found...  Reading the current posts, just concerned that if there are any manufacturing defects, how they are addressed?

Many thanks

PS Good luck to those that have picked up their cars or are picking up theirs soon.
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Re: Pickup from Germany
« Reply #1 on: 01 September 2009, 23:05 »
I was in Wolfsburg a few weeks ago and asked them about this.

They don't do this for UK customers as yet but they are looking to do it in the future, they are making it possible for customers in more European countries to do this each year.

Wolfsbug is a stunning place whether you're picking a car up or not. :smiley:
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Re: Pickup from Germany
« Reply #2 on: 01 September 2009, 23:07 »
Cheers, that puts that one to bed then.
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Re: Pickup from Germany
« Reply #3 on: 02 September 2009, 10:59 »
The import/export rules have changed over the last couple of months.  The car needs to be physically in the UK so it can be registered before the user are allowed to pick it up.  So picking it up in Germany and driving it to the UK is not an option any more.
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Re: Pickup from Germany
« Reply #4 on: 02 September 2009, 11:16 »

That is a pity.

I think Porsche offer this though, maybe that doesn't apply to the UK then.
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Re: Pickup from Germany
« Reply #5 on: 02 September 2009, 11:18 »
Quote from: countrytrucker on 02 September 2009, 11:16

That is a pity.

I think Porsche offer this though, maybe that doesn't apply to the UK then.

I remember one of my old bosses took up the offer with his Merc, that was probably around 15 years ago now.
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Re: Pickup from Germany
« Reply #6 on: 03 September 2009, 09:17 »
If i remember correctly, it was an option when i bought my mk4 gti, best bit, a cost option! I think a transporter will do me fine :smiley:
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Re: Pickup from Germany
« Reply #7 on: 03 September 2009, 19:15 »
Quote from: MDSS MK6 on 03 September 2009, 09:17
If i remember correctly, it was an option when i bought my mk4 gti, best bit, a cost option! I think a transporter will do me fine :smiley:

Spot on. They did offer it as an option until about 2002 (i think). The reason they stopped has something to do with the registration of the car. I can't remember but I think it was about £400 odd quid but did include a museum tour  :smiley:

I hope they make it available in the future. I may be able to blag a visit for a customer who doesn't want to go.... :grin: :grin:
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Re: Pickup from Germany
« Reply #8 on: 04 September 2009, 14:47 »
Quote from: Paling on 02 September 2009, 10:59
The import/export rules have changed over the last couple of months.  The car needs to be physically in the UK so it can be registered before the user are allowed to pick it up.  So picking it up in Germany and driving it to the UK is not an option any more.

Huh - there are no import rules for countries within the European Union!  And why do Audi still offer this facility?
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Re: Pickup from Germany
« Reply #9 on: 04 September 2009, 14:51 »
Quote from: Teutonic_Tamer on 04 September 2009, 14:47
Quote from: Paling on 02 September 2009, 10:59
The import/export rules have changed over the last couple of months.  The car needs to be physically in the UK so it can be registered before the user are allowed to pick it up.  So picking it up in Germany and driving it to the UK is not an option any more.

Huh - there are no import rules for countries within the European Union!  And why do Audi still offer this facility?

coz they iz " special "  :smiley:
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