Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1051
Inspection prior to accepting new D4
After being massively let down by my dealer regarding our order for a new D4 it looks like we will finally be collecting a brand new 2015MY later this week and I am looking for any pointers on what to look for when I inspect the vehicle prior to accepting it.
I know a few have had issues with things such as poor paint finish in the door shuts and a dent in the roof (of an RRS). What else should I be looking for?
Given the grief we have had with the dealer I have told SWMBO that I will not be accepting the vehicle unless I am 100% satisfied with it.MY15 D4 SDV6 HSE Corris Grey - Gone
MY05 D3 TDV6 SE Zambezi silver Auto Alpaca leather - Gone
MY02' Seat Leon 1.6s Metallic Black cloth trim with a hint of mould
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15th Jun 2015 10:35 am
Dannyson
Member Since: 14 Oct 2014
Location: Newquay, Cornwall
Posts: 820
Paint swirls caused by poor washing (PDI) ... especially if its BLACK! Hope sun is shining when you pick it up... if you want to see them that is..... 2016MY Discovery HSE - Black
2009MY Toyota Land Cruiser (Lc4) - Black
15th Jun 2015 11:14 am
radders89
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1051
I shall be taking my Sealey handheld spot light to assist. MY15 D4 SDV6 HSE Corris Grey - Gone
MY05 D3 TDV6 SE Zambezi silver Auto Alpaca leather - Gone
MY02' Seat Leon 1.6s Metallic Black cloth trim with a hint of mould
Club Sandwich
Women... Can't live with em, can't kill em...
15th Jun 2015 11:39 am
will247
Member Since: 05 Jan 2013
Location: York
Posts: 709
Check for chinagraph pencil marks around scuffs that the short ar ed pdi muppet missed that I saw when doing the first fuel fill!!
26 and on the 4th LR..
Series 2a 1963 88'' 2.25 Derv as original with Galv chassis
Disco 1 1996 V8 on LPG (sold now)
Disco 3 2005 TDV6 S (sold now)
Disco 4 MY15 XS Commercial
15th Jun 2015 11:45 am
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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Take a knowledgable chap / forum member with you. It's too easy to be distracted by the enthusiastic staff and miss things.
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Location: Dover
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Check it against the spec - towbar accessories etc.VIN: A175A328***
15th Jun 2015 12:19 pm
radders89
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1051
Good stuff! Keep the tips coming. MY15 D4 SDV6 HSE Corris Grey - Gone
MY05 D3 TDV6 SE Zambezi silver Auto Alpaca leather - Gone
MY02' Seat Leon 1.6s Metallic Black cloth trim with a hint of mould
Club Sandwich
Women... Can't live with em, can't kill em...
15th Jun 2015 12:44 pm
L319
Member Since: 14 Dec 2013
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 2083
Number plates square/level and to spec. Fixing screws not over tightened & split
15th Jun 2015 12:49 pm
MarsKy
Member Since: 23 Dec 2011
Location: Lanarkshire
Posts: 847
Tyre pressures - delivery mileage come over-inflated to prevent flat spots.
All new cars I've had were bouncy down the motorway (my BMW tyres were 8 psi over).
15th Jun 2015 1:55 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6403
is this discussion on collecting at least 40-50K worth of the car for real????
WTF
15th Jun 2015 2:04 pm
radders89
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1051
Add another £10k mate. Why?MY15 D4 SDV6 HSE Corris Grey - Gone
MY05 D3 TDV6 SE Zambezi silver Auto Alpaca leather - Gone
MY02' Seat Leon 1.6s Metallic Black cloth trim with a hint of mould
Club Sandwich
Women... Can't live with em, can't kill em...
15th Jun 2015 2:14 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6403
OK 40-60K but I was referring with price to on I am waiting for... Why? Cos it is fecking unbelievable that customer paying such money is not treated seriously by neither manufacturer or dealer
amazing world we live in
15th Jun 2015 4:06 pm
radders89
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1051
Tell me about it!
If there are any more issues (which my sensible head says there will be) then I'm just going to do one.
I've laid it on thick that the vehicle needs to be as perfect as a £60k car should be. If not then my D3 and I will be gone.MY15 D4 SDV6 HSE Corris Grey - Gone
MY05 D3 TDV6 SE Zambezi silver Auto Alpaca leather - Gone
MY02' Seat Leon 1.6s Metallic Black cloth trim with a hint of mould
Club Sandwich
Women... Can't live with em, can't kill em...
15th Jun 2015 4:23 pm
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6403
well that makes me very happy man as I will be as much of a pain in the butt as I am to power of 2 ate least to make sure it is spot on.....
Do not understand why accept something damaged for such amount having to go through so much hassle when you can refuse and return faulty goods worth 5 quid with no issues under act of goods and all
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15th Jun 2015 6:20 pm
allforus
Member Since: 20 Mar 2010
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 492
Check the chassis rails for signs of incorrect tying down mine had been poorly tied down and been bumped on the corner of the tail gate
Poorly painted and overspray on bumper lights and inside the car rejected it two days later wish I had looked closer
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Hope sun is shining when you pick it up... if you want to see them that is..... 
ed pdi muppet missed that I saw when doing the first fuel fill!!
