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Offline illyun

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Re: How does DSG work?
« Reply #20 on: 09 March 2006, 17:04 »
Hmmm... I was told that the Autoglym had a 10 year shine guarantee and that on part-exing the car it would make a difference that I had taken care of it - is this all cock and bull? :drool:  Also, I was told that 3M scotch guard would be applied on the interior so the cloth was protected against spills etc.. and you get a pack of Auto Glym products and looking at them I estimated their value at between £80-100
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Re: How does DSG work?
« Reply #21 on: 09 March 2006, 17:18 »
Just did a bit of research on this Autoglym Lifeshine and it appears that my VW Dealer was right... It is a paintwork sealant guaranteed for 10 years to keep your paintwork in showroom condition and applied by an Autoglym authorised company... Only downturn is that you can't wax it with anything but Autoglym products otherwise you may destroy the sealant - clever of Autoglym  :undecided:
 
Enhance the pleasure of ownership & protect your investment
 
 
•  Paintwork Protection
 
•  Upholstery Protection
 
•  Glass Treatment
 
•  Glass Protection
 
•  Guaranteed up to 10 Years
 
•  Complimentary LifeShine Care Kit
 
•  Approved by Prestige Car Manufacturers
 
 

Authorised by Autoglym to carry out LifeShine professional applications
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Re: How does DSG work?
« Reply #22 on: 09 March 2006, 18:29 »
Jeez I'm confused!!  Anyone got any thoughts on...

1 - Zymol, this would cost about £300 for full treatment..

2 - Supaguard - dealer jobby £250 I think?

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Re: How does DSG work?
« Reply #23 on: 09 March 2006, 20:08 »
Autoglym lifeshine is applied by the valeters at the dealership. Price will vary from 199 to 299+. It is a good product that seals the paintwork protecting it against tree sap, UV etc etc. Inside a product similar to schothcguard is applied to protect the fabrics. You get a large green bag with it full of about a hundred quid (RRP) of products. 10 year guarantee is subject to you polishing with their products but thats no bad thing really!

Supagard is normally about 199 quid. Only a three year guarantee but you don't have to do anything to it. And with the basic pack, you don't get a goodie bag but you do with the more expensive one. Do't pay any more for the leather version of Supagard. It retails for 50 pounds more but coststhe dealer teh same and there is actually less work involved.

Both products are good but don't expect bullet-proof laquer. They don't protect against stonechips,scratching or bird sh!t. Bird droppings must still be cleande off straight away. These products remove the need to polish the car when you wash it but have the car look like it has been polished. To give you an idea, currently about 50% of our new cars go out with paint protection.

Both these products are hagglable and you can pay around 150 for either as the salesman is on a seperate commission for selling it and would rather discount it than lose it.

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Re: How does DSG work?
« Reply #24 on: 10 March 2006, 00:39 »
Yet again, excellent advice and some gems there that would have saved me money on my Autoglym order if I had known...  :angry: But there again, I would feel bad in taking away £50 from a dealer's commission when I was prepared to fork out £21500... am I too good or too stupid? Or too rich?  :evil:
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Re: How does DSG work?
« Reply #25 on: 10 March 2006, 04:01 »
Put the car in neutral at the lights, it does my head in having someone's brakes lights in my eyes for 30 seconds, especially at night!
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Re: How does DSG work?
« Reply #26 on: 10 March 2006, 13:28 »
Brake lights on when at a junction or traffic lights annoy me no end  :angry:
I find it really rude and inconsiderate  :angry:
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Re: How does DSG work?
« Reply #27 on: 10 March 2006, 15:33 »
Quote from: illyun on 10 March 2006, 00:39
Yet again, excellent advice and some gems there that would have saved me money on my Autoglym order if I had known...  :angry: But there again, I would feel bad in taking away £50 from a dealer's commission when I was prepared to fork out £21500... am I too good or too stupid? Or too rich?  :evil:

Not sure but you're welcome to come and buy cars from me...... :grin:
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Re: How does DSG work?
« Reply #28 on: 10 March 2006, 17:14 »
Would love to, but you won't tell us where you are  :cry:  Mind you if telling us where you are meant no more posts from you, then I'd rather not know...  :laugh:
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Re: How does DSG work?
« Reply #29 on: 12 March 2006, 17:23 »
In a fast and slick action that no person alive can match
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