Taking delivery; specific problems to look for?

[Centurion07]

This thread is prompted by the "mirror issue" thread.

I finally get to pick mine up on friday assuming that everything is ok when I go and check it over on this wednesday.

So I guess we all know about panel alignment issues, the rear window probably being a bit wonky as well, but is there anything else those of you that have already taken delivery think the rest of us should be aware of, since it seems that more than one person has an issue with one of the door mirrors not folding all the way in?

I doubt I would've bothered to check the folding mirror operation & I may have even bought the dealer's excuse that they're supposed to fold different amounts.

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[Twin Turbo]

Whilst I don't have one, the only other issue I can recall during the recent UK deliveries has been the paint issue on the trunk of one car.

It's a double edged sword.....ideally, I wouldn't want the dealer to "prep" the car as, unless I knew them very well and knew the quality of the person doing the prep and they will likely inflict damage (swirls/scratches etc) on your brand new paintwork.

However, a dirty car is likely to hide this, so you wouldn't be aware of any light defects until you wash the car yourself. Bit of a catch 22

Personally, I'd be there to supervise the prep (so you can stop any dropped sponges being applied to your bodywork).....then you can check out a clean and dry car (I'd also want in the in showroom so the decent lighting can pick up any defects).

I would also have it booked into a professional detailer to have them apply a "new car protection" agent, such as C-Quartz. They will take care of any paint defects by giving the car a light cutting, prior to applying the protective coating.That'd be £300-£500 well spent.

I'm friends with a detailer, and it's scary to see some of the damaged paint inflicted on brand new cars by the dealership :(


Other than that........I'd press every button on the dash to ensure it does what it says on the tin.....everything.....heated/cooled seats/horn/lights....well, you the idea

 

[Monty]

It's a double edged sword.....ideally, I wouldn't want the dealer to "prep" the car as, unless I knew them very well and knew the quality of the person doing the prep and they will likely inflict damage (swirls/scratches etc) on your brand new paintwork.

However, a dirty car is likely to hide this, so you wouldn't be aware of any light defects until you wash the car yourself. Bit of a catch 22

I know. I decided that the less of the two evils was to not have them touch it. I had to do everything myself (all the stickers off etc.) but at least cleaning the car yourself, you're more likely to spot paintwork issues.

There are a few scratches on mine but the dealer said they'd be happy to 'buff these out'.

Aside from the mirror issue, my bonnet is 'pinched' in the middle, so it comes a couple off mm below the plastic bumper. I believe you can adjust the catch to rectify this. Boot has some realignment but I might just live with that.

What I don't really want to do is having gone to such pains to emphasise that they shouldn't touch it, to then let the dealer workshop loose on the car for corrective work.

Got mine booked in for a new car details and quartz coating in Jan.

 

[SteveS]

Forgive my ignorance but is collecting new cars from dealerships with no preparation commonplace? I've only ever bought one new car, which came clean, and although I've never had my nose pressed up against it i've not really noticed any problem with it.
As I've said before my intention is to drive this car; it's not going to be a museum piece and therefore I'm inclined to just let the dealer do their job.
And finally more on-topic, I presume Ford offers some paint protection at additional cost? Any opinion on that?

 

[Ian whu]

ford normally offers the diamondbrite protection for about 299, unless they do it for nothing )

i don't think its worth it, think of how much polish and wax you can buy for that, then you know its done properly.

 

[McDoodle]

Forgive my ignorance but is collecting new cars from dealerships with no preparation commonplace? I've only ever bought one new car, which came clean, and although I've never had my nose pressed up against it i've not really noticed any problem with it.
As I've said before my intention is to drive this car; it's not going to be a museum piece and therefore I'm inclined to just let the dealer do their job.
And finally more on-topic, I presume Ford offers some paint protection at additional cost? Any opinion on that?

Yep, I believe Ford dealers offer a paint protection package for about £500 I think. If memory serves the dealers are keen to flog it to you because they keep all the profit, so in all likelihood they put the 'sponge monkey' on it for an hour or two. For the same money I'm having my car fully detailed inside and out with paint protection that is guaranteed for 5 years. The whole shebang takes 2 days, including a full paint correction, 2-stage polish and wheels/tyres/glass also get done. You pays your money and takes your choice I guess.

 

[McDoodle]

ford normally offers the diamondbrite protection for about 299, unless they do it for nothing )

i don't think its worth it, think of how much polish and wax you can buy for that, then you know its done properly.

Ahh, cool .... is it £299 .... I stand corrected. Either way, my full detail is £450 - so not that much more for basically a proper job.

 

[SteveS]

For the same money I'm having my car fully detailed inside and out with paint protection that is guaranteed for 5 years. The whole shebang takes 2 days, including a full paint correction, 2-stage polish and wheels/tyres/glass also get done. You pays your money and takes your choice I guess.

I do like the idea of this.

 

[Travel Lad]

I do like the idea of this.

Me too - who does that sort of thing up our way?

 

[CapitanPug]

Me too - who does that sort of thing up our way?

Check this Detailer out in Hillington:-
http://www.incredibledetail.co.uk/new-car-detail
Never used them, but they are the G-Techniq approved Installer for West of Scotland.
SteveP has had his Mustang Protected:- http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38371

 

[Lone Survivor]

Me too - who does that sort of thing up our way?

I've used this guy before on my last 370 which was black. Does a fantastic job.

http://www.rgkdetailing.com/

 

[Manders Mustang]

ford normally offers the diamondbrite protection for about 299, unless they do it for nothing )

i don't think its worth it, think of how much polish and wax you can buy for that, then you know its done properly.

I don't think i've heard of a single person, with any form of common sense whom has agreed that diamondbrite is worth the money paid, it's probably one of the biggest markups and dealership can offer for such a useless product.

Save yourself the money, get paint protection film, lasts about 4 years and 6 months longer than Diamondbrite, twice the amount. :lol:

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