Hi Guys
Been reading this and they have done what I thought they would. Repairing the alloy as a gesture but not admiting to the bonnet (alloy is the cheaper option as they would have a trade price of around £25) by not admiting to the bonnet they have cleared any responsibility that would cost a few hundred to spray and blend.
In future, it is advisable to check your vehicle before you leave as 99% of dealers would take this approach. They have to protect themselves from false claims (I am not saying Steves was false btw) and they blanket everything with this response.
Steve, prob worth doing, write to the Dealer Principle and put in writing your disgust at the way you have been treated. See what he says and you may well get it done as a 'loyal' client.
Good luck mate
Martz