With the dealer I am using they want payment before delivery. I would have collected had they offered a Saturday collection. Also it's bank transfer only, and the value exceeds my banks limit for an online banking transfer, so I have to visit the bank in person ..
In the past I have transferred funds in smaller chunks over a few days to avoid the transfer limit. I have also transferred a large amount using a debit card at the dealership, that seemed to work ok.
I’m really surprised we have to pay before we see it, based on the issues you hear about…
We bought a Tesla a few months ago, all online and payment 7 days before collection. No (or very little) PDI, any issues are raised via the app and a service booked - either with a mobile ranger or touchless drop off at a service centre.
Might be worth checking if you can do it over the phone if it's a pain to get to a branch - I've done it like that before with Santander and Lloyds.
Telephone limit is lower... TBH I'm considering changing my bank as the majority of their branches are now only open for part of the working day which means time off work or a 20 mile round trip to one that opens at weekends. I suspect this is now common across the sector though...
Port of Tyne I think.
Agree - ours came through the Tyne. The port of entry should be stated on the factory order. You can ask for a copy for your interest / peace of mind - we had one from Liverpool VC .
Ok thanks, just noticed there was a boat from Emden to Grimsby in the last couple of days.
Just ask the guys at LVC and they will tell you.
As I understood it, the order cut-off date for the price protection was 9th Nov 21, after that date the price protection would no longer apply. Originally the extra caveat on orders placed on or before 9th Nov was that they had to be registered by end of June 22 - subsequently that date was, I believe, extended until end of Sept 22 - but no movement on the order cut-off date of 9th Nov.
Agree with this, it’s how I remember it.
As soon as the dealer has the VIN and the vehicle is physically in the UK, and you have paid whatever is agreed, then they can register the vehicle. It’s the registration VW will work on regarding price deals, hikes or discounts. Rather than wait till you’re ready to collect, let the dealer know you’re happy to register asap and you might just sneak in under the wire!
That must be the light at the end of the tunnel then ...Well today is the big day. I am now the lucky owner of the world’s most expensive flashlight…
I’ll post a proper pic when the van’s somewhere nice (underground car park doesn’t do the colour justice haha)
Good luck to all still waiting, after 14 months I can reassure you that they eventually do turn up!
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