09-07-2020, 11:55 AM | #1 |
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So I went to collect my brand new M340i XD and when at the dealership I noticed that it had scratches on multiple panels. I pointed this out to the sales guy who was horrified and said I could either take it and use it over the weekend and bring it back or leave it and come back mid-week. I choose to take the car and return later.
Anyway I took the car back and the SA said due to the inconvenience he would give me a full tank of fuel and have the car fully valeted. I got a call 3 days later to collect the car and when I arrived there were still a lot of scratches and the car was covered in polish. The SA again apologized and said that he had not seen the car until now. Again I was given options and choose to leave the car. 2 days later I got a call and made my way back to the dealership. Again there were still scratches and the SA said that he was aware, but advised the body shop not to polish too much in fear of burning the paint and asked if I could "live with it". I told him NO it's a brand new car (now has 96miles on) and this was not acceptable. Furthermore the wheels were covered in tyre dressing the carpet was covered in dust from the polishing and the badges on the rear and the black trim were thick of polish residue. He said that they will attempt to polish further, but may need to paint the rear quarter and bumper if the paint burns. I've "owned" the car now for 2 weeks but only had it 2 days. Not to mention the 3 week delay when ordered. Im getting a bit sick now! Am I entitled to any compensation? Any ideas? |
09-07-2020, 12:11 PM | #2 |
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I would tell them you want to bring it to a proper detailing shop and have them paint correct (if the scratches aren't too deep) and detail. They will just keep making it worse and worse. At the very least get an opinion on what needs to be done from a detail shop and then look for compensation.
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09-07-2020, 12:25 PM | #4 |
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I'd be asking for a replacement car altogether as what has gone on has been nothing less than a shambles.
If your dead set on keeping it insist it's brought back to you in pristine condition & I'd be asking for cash off the car and/or free services for a determined period and/or tyre insurance/paint protection/ gap insurance thrown in. Whatever is worth more to yourself. |
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09-07-2020, 01:34 PM | #6 |
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ask for a replacement car. even if repainted it won't be a perfect match
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It sux that they have ruined the whole experience for you. If I were you I would demand to speak to someone more senior. As Burrcold said the minimum I would accept is that they take it to a professional paint shop and for all the inconvenience they should throw in a free ceramic paint treatment. Good luck.
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I will certainly be taking this further tho and again I'll post of any update, progress or BS from the dealership. |
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09-08-2020, 01:52 PM | #11 |
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Nightmare. I’m assuming these scratches are more than just swirl marks from the poor PDI wash.
Personally, I would find a local reputable detailer and get their opinion on the scratches and whether they can be polished out without issue. Cost is likely to be several hundred pounds for the polish. Dealer should cover the cost and perhaps throw in extra for them to apply a coating if you can get them. Any doubt, hand the keys back. |
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I'm going to pop in tomorrow and ask to speak to a manager as this is now a joke. My biggest worry now is a colour mis-match. |
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09-08-2020, 02:04 PM | #14 | |
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I would be rejecting the car at this point. That is just ridiculous. Assuming you got this on finance I would call them first thing and let them know what is going on even if you decide to keep it in the end. I really feel for you. Not the new car experience you expect... |
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Cooper BMW Sunderland. I'm not here to put anyone off by any means. I may just be unlucky and possibly a one off. Just wanted to share my experience and get some advice.
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Really hope you get a resolve, but respraying a brand new car wouldn't be an option I'd choose personally, however hard it might be to wait for another car, I think that's your best option. |
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I know the car was brought down from Scotland, hence the delay and was delivered to Sunderland with the scratches all ready on. Still not what you expect from a brand new BM |
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Happened to a pal of mine. Brand new and more than 30 scratches and marks on the car. He works as an insurance assessor so sees vehicle damage new and old all the time. He rejected it until they could fix it. It took them 3 weeks! It was a M340i and the best they could provide as a loan was a 2 active tourer.
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I'd be returning the car & asking for a refund. I'm sure your within your rights to do this. No matter how good the paint job is, I suspect it will be detectable especially to a trained eye. On a brand new car this is unacceptable.
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