Calling August orders

[Gazdebaz]

Looks like will not get car till Monday, due to no overtime for transporter drivers, car is sitting at Carlise! Heh hoh, waited this long a few more days won't hurt 

[H12]

I've just been into the dealers to get an update on my order on 15th August because the several calls I've had from their support staff haven't told me anything except the car is in production.

The salesman (who to his credit has been a bit of a star) looked into it for me. It was originally scheduled for week 38 but this slipped a couple of weeks because I have requested a DAB radio. Then, nothing.. the order seems to have disappeared !! The only thing which is showing up is the "in production" comment !

He's going to phone up VW on Monday and get back to me. I made noises about cancelling the order especially when he made reference to the VAT increase in January. He said we can come to some agreement  over that and he made the usual salesman comment about he's been around the block a few times and can call a few people etc..

So 11 weeks gone and still in limbo.. grrrrrr !!

[keelaw]

If you check out the VW website, they have a section about VAT where VW dealers should cover the cost of the VAT rise depending on when you ordered the car.

[Snoopy]

From VW website.

Concerned about the VAT increase?

It's predicted that on the 1st January 2010 VAT is going to increase to from 15% to 17.5% . Volkswagen have created an offer to help minimise the impact of this increase on the on the final price you'll pay for your vehicle when it is delivered.

 If you order a new Volkswagen before the 30th November 2009 and take delivery before the 1st January and 28th February 2010, we will give you a 2.5% discount on the pre VAT basic recommended retail price or the vehicle including factory fitted options.

Please contact your local retailer for more information, or view the tables below for an example of how this offer will be applied.

Golf S 1.4 3dr 5 speed manual (VAT at 15%)
Basic recommended retail price                                                       £11,652.61
Plus factory fit options or accessories                                            £0.00
Pre-VAT basic recommended retail price                                         £11,652.61
VAT (15%)                                                                                        £1,747.89
Total recommended retail price                                                         £13,400.50
Manufactures recommended 'On the road' price                             £14,075.00
You pay                                                                                            £14,075.00
 
Golf S 1.4 3dr 5 speed manual (example with VAT at 17.5%)
Basic recommended retail price                                                        £11,652.61
Plus factory fit options or accessories                                             £0.00
2.5% discount offer                                                                          £291.32
Pre-VAT basic recommended retail price                                         £11,361.29
VAT at 17.5% (predicted VAT increase from 1st January 2010)    £1,988.23
Total recommended retail price                                                         £13,349.52
Manufactures recommended 'On the road' price                             £14,024.02
You pay                                                                                            £14,024.02

Terms and conditions:

This offer applies to vehicles ordered between the 29th October and the 30th November 2009 and delivered and registered to private retail customers between 1st January and 28th February 2010. At participating retailers only.This offer is not a VAT ‘Price Protection’ offer. The 2.5 per cent discount is on the pre VAT basic retail price of the vehicle plus any factory fit options. This is available on Retail sales only (including scrappage offers). All models are eligible. Volkswagen UK reserves the right to change/withdraw this offer as required. For more information on this great offer and to arrange a test drive contact your local participating Volkswagen retailer by calling 0800 333 666.

 

[keelaw]

It does indicate though that dealers have a precedent that they can follow here and gives you scope for haggling.


Funnily enough I was just comparing the final cost of my car when i bought it to the cost now.  I had forgotten that there has been something like a 3-4% price rise around Sept time.

[avalon]

VW's offer does nothing for me --- seeing I'll be waiting til BLOODY APRIL !!!


Ava

[flc1962]

SPARTICUS July 7th BW 42




[/quote]

Mine was ordered 10th July Build week 42 got it in my mits on Tuesday last week 27th 16 weeks down the line..

[Gazdebaz]

SPARTICUS July 7th BW 42

Mine was ordered 10th July Build week 42 got it in my mits on Tuesday last week 27th 16 weeks down the line..
[/quote]

Rules of the forurm are post some pictures!!!!!!!!!

[Snoopy]

Updates added 01/11/09 11:11

Thanks guys nice to know how we are all doing.

JULY

JAM July 1st BW 38 (arrived 24th Sep)
HERBIE911 July 3rd BW 41
ROLFE July 7th BW 35 (arrived 17th Sep)
SPARTICUS July 7th BW 42
FLC1962 July 10th BW 42 (arrived 27th Oct)
KEELAW July 15th BW 34 (arrived 11th Sep)
VW KEV July 21st BW 40 (arrived 15th Oct)
GAZDEBAZ July 22nd BW 42 (arrived)
DONNIEDARKO July 30th BW n/a

AUGUST

DUNCREFLEX Aug na BW 49 (not confirmed)
MDSS MK6 Aug 12th BW 49 (not confirmed)
FREAKINSWEET Aug 12th BW 44 (confirmed)
H12 Aug 15th BW n/a
MAKSTA Aug 17th BW 48 (not confirmed)
LIVERLEGEND Aug (mid?) BW 48 (confirmed)
RJWOJCIK Aug 16th BW 48 (not confirmed)
SNOOPY Aug 20th BW 48 (not confirmed)
STEVEN_9709 Aug 22nd BW 46 (confirmed)
DENYASON Aug 24th BW n/a (arrived 7th Sep)
MB26 Aug 27th BW 47 (not confirmed) BW 49(confirmed sort of)

[flc1962]

SPARTICUS July 7th BW 42

Mine was ordered 10th July Build week 42 got it in my mits on Tuesday last week 27th 16 weeks down the line..

Rules of the forurm are post some pictures!!!!!!!!!
[/quote]

When the water stops falling from above (live in Scotland where its either raining or wet! ) and I get a chance to roll up my sleeve's and clean it I will put on some pics..