Delays due to steering wheel shortage

[jawson]

Hi

Been chasing for updates on my GTI order and got this update.

"Demand for Golf is currently outstripping supply and this is increasing average lead times for this model.
 
The shortage of multi-function steering wheels is compounding this issue, particularly on Golf GTI/GTD and GT derivatives. We have identified all of the cars affected by this and, where possible, we are trying to prioritise production based on the age of the order.
 
We are in the process of securing additional Golf production and getting extra multi-function steering wheels, both of which will help improve production and delivery and reduce the average lead times.
 
2.5 per cent order bonus
The impact that the production delays will have on vehicles that qualify for the 2.5 per cent order bonus is being investigated and we will update you shortly."

[Snoopy]

 

[Ess_Three]

First RCD510s...
Now steering wheels.

Pathetic, really.

...and what's this 2.5% order bonus?
Just the VAT rise covered by VW?

[Snoopy]

^ yes thats it.

[Ess_Three]

^ yes thats it.

Wow!
I'm rapidly loosing patience with VWs bullsh!t...
You can order a 911 and have in built to order, in any colour you like, with any options you desire...and have been driving round in it for 4-6 weeks in the time it takes VW to build a bloody Golf.

It's pathetic.

Oh, we'll pay your VAT. I should bloody hope so....it was meant to be here in November.
You won't have to pay the 2 x price rises...I should bloody hope not....it was meant to be here in November.
You'll get a 2010 plate - how about delivering the car I wanted back in August? I'd rather have been driving it for 5 months...

Compensation?
Er...Um...?
Free options? *silence*
Free servicing? *silence*
Free GAP? *Silence*

VW and their dealers really aren't trying too hard, are they?

[ub7rm]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volkswagen-VW-Golf-6-VI-GTI-Steering-Wheel-AIRBAG-NEW_W0QQitemZ320474501947QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4a9dc4d33b

The should change their supplier to ebay 

[Snoopy]

^ yes thats it.

Wow!
I'm rapidly loosing patience with VWs bullsh!t...
You can order a 911 and have in built to order, in any colour you like, with any options you desire...and have been driving round in it for 4-6 weeks in the time it takes VW to build a bloody Golf.

It's pathetic.

Oh, we'll pay your VAT. I should bloody hope so....it was meant to be here in November.
You won't have to pay the 2 x price rises...I should bloody hope not....it was meant to be here in November.
You'll get a 2010 plate - how about delivering the car I wanted back in August? I'd rather have been driving it for 5 months...

Compensation? Er...Um...?
Free options? *silence*
Free servicing? *silence*
Free GAP? *Silence*

VW and their dealers really aren't trying too hard, are they?

That would be funny if it was not true 

[Snoopy]

First RCD510s...
Now steering wheels.

Not forgetting the earlier delay items of
Xenons,
Sunroofs,
RCD310s,

[mac7]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjzQxIXh2DI

Problem solved 

[H12]

Hi

Been chasing for updates on my GTI order and got this update.

"Demand for Golf is currently outstripping supply and this is increasing average lead times for this model.
 
The shortage of multi-function steering wheels is compounding this issue, particularly on Golf GTI/GTD and GT derivatives. We have identified all of the cars affected by this and, where possible, we are trying to prioritise production based on the age of the order.
 
We are in the process of securing additional Golf production and getting extra multi-function steering wheels, both of which will help improve production and delivery and reduce the average lead times.
 
2.5 per cent order bonus
The impact that the production delays will have on vehicles that qualify for the 2.5 per cent order bonus is being investigated and we will update you shortly."

I was told the same thing by my dealer this morning except he thought it affected the normal steering wheel rather than the bespoke GTI and GT versions..