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Thanks for putting the list together.
I did a short video on YouTube using the list and my car for anyone who wants to use it as a guide.

Here's the link
ahahah loving it! It's even printed with my ironic member tag :lol:!
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Thanks for putting the list together.
I did a short video on YouTube using the list and my car for anyone who wants to use it as a guide.

Here's the link
Good & useful vid that!
 

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Picked my new car up yesterday, and predictably, some issues! Checking over car spotted a scratch/burn on drivers door... seems this was caused by the protective bumper thing used in shipping. Also a scratch on the roof near the nipple thing, caused by monkey with leather wiping rain of the car as I arrived:frusty:. Also spotted a second mark on the drivers door. Will be booked in this week to sort:doh::doh:

Had it up on the ramps to check the underseal, no suprises, a complete abomination of a job:mad: Although they do have a body shop, they're apparantly unable to do the job and need to use another local shop! Didn't accept or deny the tsb, but said it is a warranty issue. Ffs.
 

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Picked my new car up yesterday, and predictably, some issues! Checking over car spotted a scratch/burn on drivers door... seems this was caused by the protective bumper thing used in shipping. Also a scratch on the roof near the nipple thing, caused by monkey with leather wiping rain of the car as I arrived:frusty:. Also spotted a second mark on the drivers door. Will be booked in this week to sort:doh::doh:

Had it up on the ramps to check the underseal, no suprises, a complete abomination of a job:mad: Although they do have a body shop, they're apparantly unable to do the job and need to use another local shop! Didn't accept or deny the tsb, but said it is a warranty issue. Ffs.
Are they going to get the undersea done for you properly?

This is my biggest concern. Its something any reasonable car guy would have done asap but I don't find it fair at all that I would have to do it out of my own pocket. Its a brand new car and therefore should come with protection.
 

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Are they going to get the undersea done for you properly?

This is my biggest concern. Its something any reasonable car guy would have done asap but I don't find it fair at all that I would have to do it out of my own pocket. Its a brand new car and therefore should come with protection.
I found something shocking on Etis today. My Focus RS was built today so I can see it with all its options. For those who don't know, Etis shows the build as, for example, "With Recaro Seat Driver", "Less standard seat Driver".

I was shocked to see it said "Less underbody protection". So, it's not just the Mustangs that miss out!!

I can only assume every Focus destined for U.K. gets no underseal?
 

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I found something shocking on Etis today. My Focus RS was built today so I can see it with all its options. For those who don't know, Etis shows the build as, for example, "With Recaro Seat Driver", "Less standard seat Driver".

I was shocked to see it said "Less underbody protection". So, it's not just the Mustangs that miss out!!

I can only assume every Focus destined for U.K. gets no underseal?
The etis for my Mondeo (now 2 1/2 years old) says "Less u/body corrosion protection" so this is probably something for extreme markets. It seems perfectly well protected.
 

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Used this lost extensively when I picked up my car a couple of weeks ago, with no real issues - fortunately!
Just wanted to say thanks to all who contributed and to [MENTION=6713]Man[/MENTION]ders for pulling it together :)
 

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You might want to add: Check that the door sills and jams are painted properly, no primer showing through. See these photos..
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Anyone planning to buy mach1 in fighter jet grey color from Perry’s ford, Chesterfield, please beware of bodywork issues (3 of them). I rejected delivery of it today. This would need boot and rear glass to come off to fix and paint job of the panel. Very frustrated and disappointed today. A day off and train tickets £100. Dealer doesn’t want to reimburse, neither ford customer services can do. Dealer did pdi and didn’t share the info on bodywork issues until the day of delivery.

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Do you have pictures from further away so my minds eye can see the areas ? :frown:

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Do you have pictures from further away so my minds eye can see the areas ? :frown:

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Nope mate. I was so frustrated and had a very short time to make a decision. I was gutted and decision was a Tough one. spoke to Kristian and my Detailers before asking for my options. Hopefully I’ll get reservation fee and deposit back into my account today. I felt bit cheated as dealer could have told me about the issues in advance, who knows I might have kept the vehicle. In my need for green, not even one bodywork issues. I think the next mach1 in FJG available anywhere is in September.
 

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Hope you get sorted ... :frown:

It is a concern when doing a factory order, the take it or leave it kind of attitude along with the variable quality is not a good combination. It would be nice to be in the states and have a row to walk down and pick out the best (admittedly there's a lack of them over there at the moment too).

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