That’s exciting Alison. We ordered a Coast on 8th November so I’m hoping they’ve sent two letters outJust received a letter from VW UK stating that my VW Coast ordered early November has been built.
Amazing news that I wasn’t expecting. I am waiting to see how long it is going to take to get from Hanover to the dealership.
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Feel exactly the same as you (and not been waiting as long as you). I’m pleased that the Coast orders are coming through for people but do find the whole thing pretty frustrating. Every Coast order coming through feels like another kick while I’m already down
I generally think the Cali Chris videos are good but found yesterday’s a waste of time based on the title “Factory update”Got excited on Saturday when I received an email from VW titled "An update on your order".
Unfortunately was just a generic "sorry for the delay" email, pretty much the same info as was in the letter I think they sent to everyone a few weeks ago.
A bit annoyed that once again it says to contact your dealer for more info as they don't seem to have any and what they have doesn't appear to be accurate. Cali Chris is saying in his latest "Factory Update" video that "some" are still closed (doesn't specify which) and to check the internet for news. As far as I can see, everything is open again and that's certainly what my dealer said in his last email.
No blanket here
If it’s picnic blankets for the patience shown by Coast customers (I use that term as loosely as VW seem to). Those waiting for Oceans will be getting a Fortnum and Mason hamper, two week timeshare villa in Tuscany and a cuddly toy.Feel exactly the same as you (and not been waiting as long as you). I’m pleased that the Coast orders are coming through for people but do find the whole thing pretty frustrating. Every Coast order coming through feels like another kick while I’m already down
All you can do is speak to your dealer. Around the time of the announcement on prices in November / December it seemed like most were saying deliveries after June 2022 wouldn't automatically incur the higher prices and that it would be on a case by case basis.
But then, every Coast that comes through brings that 'flood' of Oceans nearer (sorry, couldn't resist the punFeel exactly the same as you (and not been waiting as long as you). I’m pleased that the Coast orders are coming through for people but do find the whole thing pretty frustrating. Every Coast order coming through feels like another kick while I’m already down
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Cheers for the info.
Received the same picnic blanket today. I was very confused as I didn't initially see the letter from VW. Thought it was another random Amazon purchase I'd forgotten about!
No but I want one ! I’ve had no communication from VW at all and this is what I don’t understand - some do some don’t , I wonder if going through an intermediary ( autoebid) means you don’t get VW contact .
Makes no difference. Going through AEB or any other price site is irrelevant becasue all they do is pass your "hot lead" to a dealer for a fee. Everything after that is done by the dealer and your order (and details) registered on the VW system. I used one and have had the recent VW letter direct from the UK office.
I ordered through Autoebid. My comms went along the lines of no news, no news ,no news then oh, it's built and on its way! Then a blanket
Should we start a new thread - ‘View from your picnic blanket’ ?
Still waiting for mine, wonder if my picnic blanket will be status 20? Going into build?
Perhaps someone should tip the post office delivery staff off so they know that people might burst into tears when they deliver anything that is remotely soft and ‘sorry for the delay’ blanket sized ! I remember all to well an awkward moment when I considered hugging postie when I got my ‘you're in’ magazine from London marathon after 5 or 6 unsuccessful attempts. That was pre Covid so we might get pepper sprayed today !
It’s due to be knitted once all the Coast blankets have been made
Seeing as we can't post photo's of our new vans, I guess it has to be blankets instead.
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