I'm "In the body shop" (?)

[ArkansasUte]

So after placing my order in July I finally went into " In Production" on 12/15. Expecting that the production phase would only takes a couple of days I was expecting to see my car go into "Awaiting Shipment" and shortly after into the "Transit" phase. So, after not being able to get any clear answers (Yes, I have bothered Rachel and she has been fantastic!) as to why I am still "In Production" my dealer calls me this morning and tells me that "It's in the body shop." I said that it sounds like it was damaged during production; he didn't think that was the case but doesn't know exactly why it is in there. Interestingly, one if the dealers tracking systems still shows a delivery date of 12/26 while another shows 01/29. Anyone else been in the body shop during production? And why would it stay in the body shop for so long. It takes a couple of days to build an entire car but it can't be fixed for over a week!
This may be purely speculative but does anyone know what this could mean--being "In the body shop." I didn't have a bug guard or anything like that added that would cause an extra delay.

Thanks!

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[phil1336]

So after placing my order in July I finally went into " In Production" on 12/15. Expecting that the production phase would only takes a couple of days I was expecting to see my car go into "Awaiting Shipment" and shortly after into the "Transit" phase. So, after not being able to get any clear answers (Yes, I have bothered Rachel and she has been fantastic!) as to why I am still "In Production" my dealer calls me this morning and tells me that "It's in the body shop." I said that it sounds like it was damaged during production; he didn't think that was the case but doesn't know exactly why it is in there. Interestingly, one if the dealers tracking systems still shows a delivery date of 12/26 while another shows 01/29. Anyone else been in the body shop during production? And why would it stay in the body shop for so long. It takes a couple of days to build an entire car but it can't be fixed for over a week!
This may be purely speculative but does anyone know what this could mean--being "In the body shop." I didn't have a bug guard or anything like that added that would cause an extra delay.

Thanks!

Stop complaining. My Convertible was built on 11/25 and then disappeared and never shipped. Rachel and no one else can figure out where or what happened to this Car in the past 4 weeks! No explanation, "Red Flag". I`m simply re-ordering and starting the 4 month wait again. Let someone else enjoy this "mystery" Car when and if it ever finally gets delivered.

 

[Clink]

Stop complaining. My Convertible was built on 11/25 and then disappeared and never shipped. Rachel and no one else can figure out where or what happened to this Car in the past 4 weeks! No explanation, "Red Flag". I`m simply re-ordering and starting the 4 month wait again. Let someone else enjoy this "mystery" Car when and if it ever finally gets delivered.

Dude let him "complain" if he wants and start your own thread? :shrug:

 

[phil1336]

While your "shaking your head" since you obviously got the answers, your Vehicle was Built on 11/13 and (shipped) on same Day 11/13, correct? Delivered 11/25, 12 days later, right? Explain please Built on 11/25 and 4 weeks later, still processing and awaiting release? Nothing to be concerned with, huh?

 

[ArkansasUte]

Stop complaining. My Convertible was built on 11/25 and then disappeared and never shipped. Rachel and no one else can figure out where or what happened to this Car in the past 4 weeks! No explanation, "Red Flag". I`m simply re-ordering and starting the 4 month wait again. Let someone else enjoy this "mystery" Car when and if it ever finally gets delivered.

I was simply reaching out to what I thought was a friendly forum for an answer to what might be going on. It really sucks what happened to you and I'd be a little ticked too--best of luck to you!!!

 

[ArkansasUte]

Thanks. Looks like it is all part of the process. No worries; I know the car will look great when it arrives.

Lol I'm just going to shake my head at you. Go make your own thread.

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OP, its all good man. Everyone goes to the body shop, its part of the build process. Here is my example, my car is immaculate!

 

[AnthonyWHAT]

That's good to know, thanks for the info. My car had an EDD that recently disappeared so I've been wondering what the next step in the process is...

 

[humster21]

Mine was in the body shop for a couple days. Arrived in great condition. I wouldn't worry.

 

[Gpz 550]

How did you come across this paperwork? Did your dealer provide it? Thanks for any info you can share.

 

[humster21]

How did you come across this paperwork? Did your dealer provide it? Thanks for any info you can share.

My salesman gave me mine in a plastic sleeve when I took delivery along with my build sheet.

 

[Tony Alonso]

The "body shop" is simply a term to indicate that is in the part of the plant where the unibody is assembled. By the way, it is a highly automated body shop, and fascinating to watch. It does not indicate that the car is being re-worked because of damage. Good luck!

 

[phil1336]

Welcome! Don't let Phil get you down. This is a great forum to get questions answered.

Yeah, that is, questions that are answerable. Experts like yourself and even Rachel can`t explain the unexplainable when a Vehicle simple (vanishes) from their system and can`t locate and give any rationale why a recently built Vehicle suddenly is "missing". Don`t let those (facts) get you down. Merry Christmas and you continue your roll as Cheerleader.

 

[phil1336]

Mine was in the body shop for a couple days. Arrived in great condition. I wouldn't worry.

A few days? What would account for a Car being held at the Plant and not shipped 4 weeks after it was built?

 

[Clink]

Some people......

 

[JTR]

Some people......

Seriously

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