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John - you still accepted the car with metal particles on the paint work then? Isn't that a reason to reject it and ask for a replacement? Perhaps the wait would be too long!

MartinW - Dolphin Grey 1.4SE
 
Martin,

I don’t mind telling you that when I went back to the dealer I had previously discussed with my wife that if I was greeted by 1% of any nonsense in failing to address the issue I would ask them to get out their cheque book. This did not happen, however the situation is hardly 100% finalised.

We can of course all make whatever threats we like, but barring a ridiculous example any dealer or supplier has the legal right to attempt to put right a complaint. Obviously if the end result is not successful then that’s the time that the customer is entitled to reject the goods – although it has to be said that this must legally be done within 7 days.

I am of course today writing to the dealer to officially register the complaint, but as you rightly observe I would not have the stamina to go through ordering another new car. That said I now only have a few specks over the car, and already the dealer is trying to organise something about this (making use of “Clay Magic”) – so I do not feel justified at this point in time to demand anything. Do remember I drove an A2 for 9 months with a crappy gearbox and clutch, and that I found far more disturbing and dangerous than paintwork which I believe can be safely rectified with a bit more effort. Moreover I had to fight with Whitehouse Audi & Audi UK over the gearbox/clutch, but I have not as yet had to argue with the VW dealer. Anyway, apart from being moderately patient I guess my weakness is that I give anyone a sporting chance.

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John Disdale
 
JD-clay eh?. Ask for some extra and give it to the Koi-I'm sure they will benefit......



Steve - 1.4SE petrol, 2002, Silver
 
Doc

Thanks for the advice. I will pass this on to the missus at the right time!? The "right time" occurs fairly infrequently I have found, but such a window did appear about 18 months ago, albeit briefly. I will be patient.

At the moment she loves her A2 but she still hankers for a Mini Cooper. But the kids have come around at least – my little girl described the A2 as a dork's car (I gather a dork is not a term of endearment but I am not aware of its precise meaning – my comprehensive dictionary was of no help) when we placed the order. Anyway the message was "you are not driving me to school in that!"

Now she loves the "toaster" as she calls the A2. So I have an ally.

Great news that you are enjoying your Golf after the initial dirt problems. I am going to ask the forum for advice on car cleaning but I will put that in another thread. It would be terrible at the planned social if I turned up having just cleaned the car with some soap and a bucket of water and a wax every few months (what I do now). I can imagine the pained comments now - "Ah, I see you used Turtlewax", "You should rinse off using Evian water", "there's a lot of rust on those brake discs" etc etc!

Enjoy your motor!

Best regards.

Jon
 
JD,
What do you mean by "no carpet"?
You were stood on metal??????

If you need carpet mats, I've a spare set, mine came with two sets for some reason, perhaps I got yours as well:D
 
Jon,

Your daughter sounds like a splendid little character, but how amazing it is that children are so critical of a cars design. If anything I personally would have thought that the A2 would have been reviewed by the younger generation as a “trendy” (or should I say cool) sort of car – but then again I never wear a peeked cap back to front, so what would I know about common sense and good taste.

As an update my car has this morning been given the full business using one of these clay bars (see www.clay-magic.com ) and the paintwork is now 100% perfect. The company also gave it a coat of “Autoglym” polish, and providing the weather improves I shall later today give it a coat of Autoglym high gloss protection. The poor car has seen more water than the average submarine over the past few days, and I worry it might have shrunk.

Regards
John Disdale
 
Roy,

Thanks a million for your kind offer, but having now ordered a set of “luxury” carpets I expect they will arrive come Monday. I’m very annoyed to establish that you actually got carpets, and I will certainly be questioning why this is the case. Seriously I got nothing – zero – apart from cheap hair felt stuck to the bodywork.

The VW sales guy did say the car comes without carpets, but I now wonder if some plank has removed them. Even the horrible little Polo which I used had lift out carpets. Perhaps I shall read the specification again to check out whats what.

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John Disdale
 
Jd when i bought my Golf when i opened the boot the set of luxury carpetmats + mudflaps were there.The dealer said that VW supplies Vws that way now.
regards Stevo
 
Looking at the specification for my car the carpets should have been included. The dealer now says that I will get a refund for those which I have ordered, and presumably the Manager will apologise for the past c**k & ball story plus trying to rip me off in the first place.

Following Stevo’s comments about free mudflaps I shall phone VW tomorrow. I did not pay for mine anyway, but this was conveyed as being a favour from the dealer.

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John Disdale
 
Looks nice JD.

I have been trying to swap my A2 for something with a diesel lump in, but the best px I got was £11,500 against a 'pre-alignment' golf 1.9TDi SE.

The worst was 9k from a Seat dealer.

MartinW - Dolphin Grey 1.4SE
 
The Audi dealer where I bought my car from offered around £11,500 in px for a nearly new A2 TDi.

The Seat dealer rang the same Audi dealer for a bid, but they didn't want the car. Apparently they have to register 20 odd new A2's in September and they are nowhere near, so they don't need any nearly new stock. That's what the Seat dealer told me anyway!

I still think the A2 is great, but I'm really dissapointed with the fuel consumption, and TDi's just go so much better. Oh well, I guess I'll just run it for 2 years and then start looking again.

MartinW - Dolphin Grey 1.4SE
 
martinw-why the SEAT garage-what's taken your fancy there-the 130bhp Ibiza or the 110bhp Leon?.

Go for the Leon-lovely car (still don't know why I didn't get another instead of the A2.....) but be prepared for it to be replaced in the next two years (oh, probably like the A2 then!).

The new Ibiza is nice-no 5 door in the 130bhp diesel yet.

I think you may be able to get the better diesel engine (130 or even 150bhp) in europe on the Leon-not 100% sure though.

Steve - 2003 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior
 
John - I quite liked the A2 TDi, but I have to be honest and say that overall I preferred the Golf - your earlier summary was about spot-on, smoother ride etc. I am also not happy with the trade in values on the A2, so I'm not sure I want another one. When an Audi dealer says they don't want to buy any in, that has to be bad news.

Steve - I fancied the Leon as I really need 5 doors. It's a pain getting the kids in and out of a 3 door. I liked the look of the Ibiza 130, but as you say 3 doors only. Trouble is, Seat can't get a decent bid on the A2.

I'll try again when the A2 is a year old. I do like the A2, but realised I made a mistake not going diesel this time.

MartinW - Dolphin Grey 1.4SE
 
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