Gabbo
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Gareth wrote:Erm, not arrived yet. I got back from Ireland last night and the car is still in transit from Solihull, So will be next week. 
Cant wait to see it, we've ordered same colours (HSE only) and have only seen the brochure pic D4 Fuji White HSE with Black Pack, TV, RSE, Tow Pack, Side Steps & Heated Steering Wheel
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 8th Mar 2013 10:51 am |
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Gabbo
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Hi Gareth
any news on the delivery date?
cheers
Alex D4 Fuji White HSE with Black Pack, TV, RSE, Tow Pack, Side Steps & Heated Steering Wheel
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| 13th Mar 2013 2:08 pm |
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Gareth
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No! Grrrr.
Awaiting phone call from dealer, but it seems to be lost in the delivery system. It was built 2weeks ago, but never arrived at Guy Salmon. Not pleased as I am taking a week off and it would have been nice to have it.
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| 13th Mar 2013 3:19 pm |
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Garym2000
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Can Liam not track it down for you Gareth ? Must be frustrating. Club N.E.R.D's
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| 13th Mar 2013 3:23 pm |
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Gareth
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It is yes. I am expecting a call today, with an explanation. So if that's not forthcoming, I will have to escalate it.
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| 13th Mar 2013 3:33 pm |
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DSL
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I assume they give you a loaner while the build/repair/ship it back from Aus. Delete as appropriate. 
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| 13th Mar 2013 5:02 pm |
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DG
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That's disappointing  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 13th Mar 2013 5:05 pm |
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Gareth
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Got to speak to salesman at 17.15 today, the annoying thing was I had to phone him. I suspect he would not have called me if left alone. This was despite me leaving 2 messages today. He did apologise for not getting back to me, but said there was nothing new to say, and that he was as frustrated as I am because its not just my car that is late.
I asked him if there was any way he could track the delivery schedule from the factory, he said he could not, and they just turn up whenever. All he has is a build week, which in my case was over 2 weeks ago. This I find most odd, as it means a fully loaded transporter turning up unannounced in the centre of Stockport and causing mayhem!
So I am none the wiser, and he is on a day off tomorrow, so I have asked him to delegate the task of a simple call to me if it does arrive, and if it does, getting it ready for a Friday AM handover. It should be possible because the only extra I have ordered is tow electrics.
Here's hoping 
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| 13th Mar 2013 8:01 pm |
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Gabbo
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Shocking!!!! We've been told "some point in July" but really want it tow thr van to France. D4 Fuji White HSE with Black Pack, TV, RSE, Tow Pack, Side Steps & Heated Steering Wheel
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| 13th Mar 2013 8:36 pm |
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Gareth
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No phone call today, so no new car this week. 
I'm working full on again next week, so may not be able to collect it if it does turn up. 
Looks like I'll be heading north in the crappy Galaxy again on Monday morning.
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| 14th Mar 2013 6:14 pm |
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ronp
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Well that's a real bummer Gareth, feel for you.
How the heck can they lose a 3 ton white elephant and still not find it after all this time....
.... unbelievable!
Pm on way to you. ...... always on the road less travelled 🚧
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| 14th Mar 2013 6:41 pm |
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DG
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Seems there is a major issue with car transporters caused by EU "cabotage" rules and this has a major knock on deliveries in March and September .....there's even a current DfT document on how they are trying to resolve it.
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/syst...sponse.pdf
Quote:Eleven of the twelve respondents (UK car manufacturers)said there wasn't sufficient capacity within the UK
car transporter fleet to cope with demand during the peak car registration periods in
March and September.
Quote:The RHA and JLR were also concerned about the late delivery of shipments to
customers
Not nice to be waiting ..but it will be worth it in the end Gareth 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 14th Mar 2013 6:46 pm |
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devonchilliman
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Not very good Www.devonchilliman.co.uk
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| 14th Mar 2013 6:57 pm |
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Hairy Dan
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I think I would be asking them for a loaner until your turns up Cheers Ian
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| 14th Mar 2013 9:55 pm |
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Gareth
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That's an interesting document DG, and does seem to explain why my car is stuck in the supply chain. Obviously nothing the dealer can do about it, and I will actually make them aware of this document tomorrow to perhaps help them explain to others what's going on.
Ron, thanks for the offer, at this stage I will hold fire for now.
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| 14th Mar 2013 10:57 pm |
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