If I may (and I don't want to say who is right or who is wrong) but the chairs and (outdoor) table are put in the California at the factory in Hannover. If they are not there on delivery to the customer, something is wrong. Either they have disappeared between the factory and delivery to you at your dealer and that could indicate theft
, or it is what's showed in an article: there are clear savings on quality control (and on materials).
Thread 'Cut corners on quality? Possible (& article with some explanation).'
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/thread...possible-article-with-some-explanation.45969/
I keep showing that thread, I know, but now I also add: it will all work out in the end. No matter how annoying certain problems are. And then it's fun, actually, quite a bit.