Just had VW UK phone me up (the rep from Simon Thomas’ office).
They have informed me that as of 9:30am this morning, my GTD was on a transporter and headed to the dealer, they will definitely have it today.
He also said to expect a “goodwill gesture” upon pick-up from the dealer, the sales manager is fully aware of this. He wouldn’t disclose what this goodwill gesture would be – hope it isn’t rubber mats, I already bought some from TPS last week (equally I hope it isn’t a poxy pen or keyring!).
I am unsure as to the motivation behind the goodwill gesture. Is it for my car being built almost 3 weeks behind schedule (BW35) or did they dig around why my dad got his 2 months early and discover the colour change cock-up between mine and my dad’s GTDs which was down to an admin error at the dealership? If it is the former rather than the latter then I’m not sure why the dealership should pick up the tab (unless they get an invoiced discount against VW UK for whatever the dealership give me).
I just arranged the 7 day free cover so it can get taxed. Salesman isn’t in today, so it looks like tomorrow for collection. Complimentary cover came with an annual quote that is 2.5x higher than my cheapest renewal quote for the GTD, and you don’t even get a Meercat!
I think I just got my GTD buzz back!
