** Important News: New Vehicle Registrations on Hold

[audio2]

Collect my Ocean on Monday, then going to spend the next two nights in it.

 

[CampervanTime]

That's great - I wonder if you are one of last of the crop of us who got delayed to collect yours?

 

[Dazzler]

It's been a ballache for everyone in the Class of 18 having to wait so long for their new arrivals (and my heart goes out to audio2 and anyone else still to collect theirs), but the bad memories fade quickly once you can enjoy your first night(s) away and wake up to views like this.

 

[RobSWBeach]

That's great - I wonder if you are one of last of the crop of us who got delayed to collect yours?

Collecting on 21st of April
after an original pick up date of 8th of Jan.

 

[LadySmiff]

It's been a ballache for everyone in the Class of 18 having to wait so long for their new arrivals (and my heart goes out to audio2 and anyone else still to collect theirs), but the bad memories fade quickly once you can enjoy your first night(s) away and wake up to views like this.

Oh that's a beaut!

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[Martin Knight]

Oh cool I thought it had been damaged in delivery, would love to see pictures of the finished product it will look awesome

Thanks, very much hoping for awesomeness.

 

[Martin Knight]

Thanks, very much hoping for awesomeness.

Hoping for a delivery next week. Getting a bit twitchy!

 

[California7]

Just arrived home safe and sound after a very smooth handover, no faults that I’ve found so far, took the checklist - doesn’t take long to do, I’m sure I’ve missed a few bits.

Took a lovely leisurely drive home across country, with a huge smile on my face really pleased with all the options I chose, apple maps got me home faultlessly through CarPlay.

Oh, you want pictures?
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It’s been well worth the wait, and it’s home in time for Easter which is a real bonus, just lots of day trips planned at the moment, starting with a trip down to the coast between Bexhill and Eastbourne on Good Friday.

Now, off to sit in the funky bus and play with all of the buttons.

Massive thank you to all on the forum, particularly the regulars on this thread - you’ve kept me sane.

Tom

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Thought I would give a quick update on what the funky bus looks like now!

Adventures so far:

Fish and chips with sea view/Sussex coast 1 day tour
Birthday Winchelsea picnic including interior decorations/ escapee lamb rescue...
Smug in Sissinghurst castle garden car park roof up drinking tea! - it’s the little things!

We’re completely in love with our bus, we’ve already found & explored new places within minutes of our home. To me this is what it’s all about.

#livingthedream

 

[GrannyJen]

Love it!

 

[Martin Knight]

Thought I would give a quick update on what the funky bus looks like now!

Adventures so far:

Fish and chips with sea view/Sussex coast 1 day tour
Birthday Winchelsea picnic including interior decorations/ escapee lamb rescue...
Smug in Sissinghurst castle garden car park roof up drinking tea! - it’s the little things!

We’re completely in love with our bus, we’ve already found & explored new places within minutes of our home. To me this is what it’s all about.

#livingthedream

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Looking good!

 

[Ezio]

In Italy there are still problems of matriculation, customers who have their vehicle stopped since December 2017 is missing the certificate of approval, while for me it seems that my vehicle already built with the new rules is still parked in Hannover waiting for be transported to Italy. Easter is over, now we expect the holidays of April 25 and the May 1 bridge ... I think even those little holidays we could spend them together with our Cali. I am demoralized and tired now to wait. Moreover, I am happy for you that you have received your dream and that you can finally live it ... Greetings from Italy ...

 

[Ocean Spirit]

I feel for you Ezio.
Wishing for a faster resolution.

 

[GrannyJen]

In Italy there are still problems of matriculation, customers who have their vehicle stopped since December 2017 is missing the certificate of approval, while for me it seems that my vehicle already built with the new rules is still parked in Hannover waiting for be transported to Italy. Easter is over, now we expect the holidays of April 25 and the May 1 bridge ... I think even those little holidays we could spend them together with our Cali. I am demoralized and tired now to wait. Moreover, I am happy for you that you have received your dream and that you can finally live it ... Greetings from Italy ...

A sad position to be in Ezio, I can't even begin to think just how sickening it must be for you to still be waiting. I hope that you have good news soon.

Jen xx

 

[California7]

In Italy there are still problems of matriculation, customers who have their vehicle stopped since December 2017 is missing the certificate of approval, while for me it seems that my vehicle already built with the new rules is still parked in Hannover waiting for be transported to Italy. Easter is over, now we expect the holidays of April 25 and the May 1 bridge ... I think even those little holidays we could spend them together with our Cali. I am demoralized and tired now to wait. Moreover, I am happy for you that you have received your dream and that you can finally live it ... Greetings from Italy ...

Very sorry to hear this @Ezio, I thought the restrictions had all been lifted, I wonder what is different in Italy (apart from the great food, wine, weather, culture....)

 

[LadySmiff]

In Italy there are still problems of matriculation, customers who have their vehicle stopped since December 2017 is missing the certificate of approval, while for me it seems that my vehicle already built with the new rules is still parked in Hannover waiting for be transported to Italy. Easter is over, now we expect the holidays of April 25 and the May 1 bridge ... I think even those little holidays we could spend them together with our Cali. I am demoralized and tired now to wait. Moreover, I am happy for you that you have received your dream and that you can finally live it ... Greetings from Italy ...

Sorry to hear this Ezio, let's hope you get some good news very soon and things start moving quickly for you, all the best

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[BRC]

Ours is unlocked as of today, picking up Wednesday

 

[2haw]

So after the block on the delivery of all new Californias until recently, the factory has now closed the order book for all new orders.

VW UK have no idea how long the order book will be closed for and are awaiting confirmation from the factory.

Has anybody heard of this happening before or been given any other information regarding the approx delivery of a new factory order?

 

[Loz]

Normally a bit later around May the order book closes as they prepare for MY19 that goes up end of May, maybe because of the issues and proposed changes to model line up they have started early?

 

[2haw]

Normally a bit later around May the order book closes as they prepare for MY19 that goes up end of May, maybe because of the issues and proposed changes to model line up they have started early?

Started Early or Stopped Early!?

I was told that I could change a stock order to suit my spec but I'm going to wait until the new MY and Edition is confirmed. Just would of been nice to get an idea from VW of how long the order books will be closed for.

 

[Jans2]

Now ready for adventures, beautifully cleaned and treated by Bradley at Concours Detailing, Hartley Whitney with Paul from Protect Your Paintwork applying an incredibly invisible film to hopefully ward off some stone chips. Tinted windows were carried out by Mike at Tinted, Dorset. I cannot thank all these amazingly talented guys for taking such great care with their work, our Cali looks absolutely fantastic and I am so grateful for all your help and advice.

 

[Billywizz]

Now ready for adventures, beautifully cleaned and treated by Bradley at Concours Detailing, Hartley Whitney with Paul from Protect Your Paintwork applying an incredibly invisible film to hopefully ward off some stone chips. Tinted windows were carried out by Mike at Tinted, Dorset. I cannot thank all these amazingly talented guys for taking such great care with their work, our Cali looks absolutely fantastic and I am so grateful for all your help and advice.

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Looks a beauty, how much was the detailing? I hope you have many happy times and miles in it

 

[Martin Knight]

Looking we will be ready for Pick up of our new family van today....all the waiting almost done...but can’t wait!!!!

 

[blondebier]

Has anyone received their "£250 token of goodwill" ?

I think our postman dropped ours down a culvert.

 

[CarrieCali]

Has anyone received their "£250 token of goodwill" ?

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Nothing received in our little corner of Yorkshire. Wonder if they're waiting for all vans to be released (as per Ezio, above) or if it's from VWCV UK direct?

 

[blondebier]

Nothing received in our little corner of Yorkshire. Wonder if they're waiting for all vans to be released (as per Ezio, above) or if it's from VWCV UK direct?

I thought that they would have had it ready and waiting at the dealers when the vans were collected.

Pah!

Perhaps they are expecting customers to reply to their letters and accept the offer?