Build Date Confirmed!!

[robtt]

Heard from dealer my still sat on dock in Germany. Been there since last Wednesday seemingly so further delay. Not happy as my company A6 goes back this Wednesday pm ..

[Bungleaio]

That's really odd as my car was reported as being at the docks on the 30th then it was on the boat on the 2nd. I've been delivered to Grimsby though, maybe you're waiting for one to Sheerness.

There's loads of boats going to and fro so hopefully it won't be long.

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[robtt]

It's to Teeside VW so presume it will go to a port in north of England ?

[Bungleaio]

Aegean Breeze and African Highway are currently at Emden, if you track them on vessel finder tomorrow you'll be able to see where they are going. I've had a quick look and can't see anything that has left in the past couple of days heading to Grimsby.

[p3asa]

PS bought a new Number Plate for it today, can you register a new car on a private Reg?

You can but it usually causes a delay and also when you sell the car it causes another day because you need to get a number allocated tot he car (presuming you want to keep the private plate). Its best just to get the car registered in the normal way then swap over once you have the private plate (make sure you store the original plates safely to go back on when you sell).

Yeah I agree with the above. Some dealers can take another week to ten days to get the private plate changed around. Best to do it yourself and that way you at least have the car while its happening.
Same with selling it on. I always find it easier putting the plate on retention and then doing it myself. Although its £30 or so dearer this way but well worth it.
Also you aren't guaranteed to get the original registration number to go back on the car but even though the paperwork says that I've never known different.

[Greerso]

Yippee it's finnally my build week this week
Any ideas how long it should be to I collect it from dealers??

PS bought a new Number Plate for it today, can you register a new car on a private Reg?

I'm surprised you splashed the cash - thought you'd be saving your money for petrol 

[Cossieian]

Yippee it's finnally my build week this week
Any ideas how long it should be to I collect it from dealers??

PS bought a new Number Plate for it today, can you register a new car on a private Reg?

I'm surprised you splashed the cash - thought you'd be saving your money for petrol 

Lol well I guess I never fully thought it through, I must get saving, it's gonna be some shock ha ha ha

[Flim]

Received my stage 5a this morning :-)  Better get my fiesta sold.

[robtt]

Talked to customer services today and my car still dockside and unlikely to be shipped before beginning next week . So, unlikely they say to receive car before end of month . When I ordered from Teeside VW they assured me my car would be here before my lease car disappears tomorrow so I am not at all happy .Not  a good start to VW ownership as I will have to rent a car now until  the dratted Gti appears . 

[p3asa]

When I ordered from Teeside VW they assured me my car would be here before my lease car disappears tomorrow so I am not at all happy .Not  a good start to VW ownership as I will have to rent a car now the dratted Gti appears .

If they assured you then I would speak to them and ask for a loan car. Most dealers have several not to mention all the salesmen's cars as well.