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Offline 2007GTI

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anyone used drivethedeal.com ???
« on: 04 November 2009, 19:08 »
anyone used drivethedeal.com, not just for Golfs, but any other car?

they look like they are highly recommended by the motoring press.
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Offline Chris MKV

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Re: anyone used drivethedeal.com ???
« Reply #1 on: 04 November 2009, 21:03 »
We got a quote but the local dealer did us a better price on our Black Pirelli. :grin:

Was back when the last of the MKVs were being discounted last September.

It was useful just for comparison though. :nerd:
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Re: anyone used drivethedeal.com ???
« Reply #2 on: 04 November 2009, 22:07 »
Yes, to barter.  Twice, I have taken a print of their quote into the dealer.  Told them, I would rather deal with a local dealer but would be silly to pay over the odds.  They made me wait (need to check with head office, their manager,  :wink: ), but have eventually got a phone call agreeing to my offer.
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Offline Egbutt Wash

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Re: anyone used drivethedeal.com ???
« Reply #3 on: 05 November 2009, 00:28 »
Someone on the Mk6 forum used something like them.

He has got swirly paintwork and 400 miles to go to his supplying dealer.  Not good.
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Offline 2007GTI

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Re: anyone used drivethedeal.com ???
« Reply #4 on: 05 November 2009, 08:33 »
well he should of noticed when he picked it up!
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Offline Snoopy

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Re: anyone used drivethedeal.com ???
« Reply #5 on: 05 November 2009, 20:37 »
If its paint defects from the factory rather than the way he washes it or from how the supplying dealer PDI it, then he can go to any dealer to put in a claim to VW.

I have used brokers like drivethedeal for years much more friendly service and also a better price than going through retail side of stealers.
« Last Edit: 05 November 2009, 20:39 by Snoopy »
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Offline sundaydriver

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Re: anyone used drivethedeal.com ???
« Reply #6 on: 07 November 2009, 09:15 »
well he should of noticed when he picked it up!

Didn't pick it up 2007gti, got delivered actually.Did you inspect your car with a sunlamp when you collected it!   Dic@! :angry:




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Offline 2007GTI

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Re: anyone used drivethedeal.com ???
« Reply #7 on: 07 November 2009, 11:28 »
im not that fussy.

well he should of noticed when he picked it up!

Didn't pick it up 2007gti, got delivered actually.Did you inspect your car with a sunlamp when you collected it!   Dic@! :angry:
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Offline A7 UFO

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Re: anyone used drivethedeal.com ???
« Reply #8 on: 07 November 2009, 11:37 »
my dad got his xc90 through them.  Long wait and 400 mile round trip to pick it up but no complaints other than that.

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Re: anyone used drivethedeal.com ???
« Reply #9 on: 07 November 2009, 11:48 »
im not that fussy.

well he should of noticed when he picked it up!

Didn't pick it up 2007gti, got delivered actually.Did you inspect your car with a sunlamp when you collected it!   Dic@! :angry:


So dont tell me i should have checked when you wouldn't have done it yourself!




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