Delivery time Delayed Delivery !

pace960 · 3rd February 2008, 10:54

I ordered my Civic 1.8 ex in December and was given a delivery date of early March. Mid Jan I enquired if the delivery date was ok and was told it was estimated delivery to the dealer of 29th Feb. A collection date was set for 7th March. I checked progress this week and was told delivery had been put back to late April Early May with no explanation other than the earlier date must have been a system glitch.
Now do Honda have a production problem, or have their sales been underestimated or have the dealers been telling Porkies?
My problems are this. My current car, which I Had sold privately, and the new owner due to collect early March now will need retaxing,MOT, service and new front tyres.
Also the Honda Aspirations deal for PCP runs out on 28th March.
So what do we think? Should i ask for my deposit back and look elsewhere for an immediate deal, even if it means going to another franchise or bite the bullet spend the extra money and wait.
My first impressions of dealing with Honda have been somewhat soured

Dimplyred · 3rd February 2008, 11:03

I'd explain to them your situation with your old car and try to get a courtesy car while you are without one waiting for your new car. I certainly wouldn't spend money on mot, tyres, service and tax. Tell them if they can't help you out regarding a car you will cancel the order and look elsewhere.

I don't know how the Aspirations deal works but it is Hondas fault that your car is not coming as originally planned so see what the dealers can arrange there. If you get no joy on both I'd walk away.

Type S Bournemouth · 3rd February 2008, 11:16

my dealer offered me a courtesy car when it looked like mine was going to be delayed. I would demand one or say your cancelling the order.

jamief · 3rd February 2008, 13:42

Seems a hellishly long time to wait - my Type R took 2 weeks from order to delivery (assuming it arrives on Tuesday as it should!).

HappyMan · 3rd February 2008, 14:38

although waits are inevitable sometimes this does seem like rather a big jump.

Even my dealer in Poland offered to lend me a car if I needed it if the car was delayed!

I personally would talk to the dealer about it and see what he can offer you. If he can't help you go somewhere where they can help you.

Good luck

FAL · 3rd February 2008, 15:01

I ordered my Type S 2.2 TDCi on the understanding that it would be 2 months. It arrived in 2 weeks, causing me some embarassment. Even allowing for other cancelled orders becoming avilable for re-allocation, it seems Honda UK's predictiions are somewhat...unpredictable.

illegalhunter · 3rd February 2008, 15:46

Demand a curtesy car

cylon2007 · 3rd February 2008, 17:38

You think you have problems I put a deposit down on a triumpp Street Triple (one of these)

2 weeks ago, delivery is currently quoted as AUGUST!!!!!!!!! I am hoping Triumph will do something about production to improve the time.

garytheobald · 3rd February 2008, 18:40

i have a ducati monster 600 which i bought new in 1999 has only done 2000 miles since thinking of selling it to be honest

pace960 · 4th February 2008, 18:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimplyred

I'd explain to them your situation with your old car and try to get a courtesy car while you are without one waiting for your new car. I certainly wouldn't spend money on mot, tyres, service and tax. Tell them if they can't help you out regarding a car you will cancel the order and look elsewhere.

I don't know how the Aspirations deal works but it is Hondas fault that your car is not coming as originally planned so see what the dealers can arrange there. If you get no joy on both I'd walk away.

A cancellation E-Mail sent to the dealer today brought the following response. ' Good news, your order has been moved forward and the car is now due 24th March'. I am still unsure how that works, threat of cancellation moves production date forward by about 5 weeks. Am I missing something here?

jamief · 4th February 2008, 18:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by pace960

A cancellation E-Mail sent to the dealer today brought the following response. ' Good news, your order has been moved forward and the car is now due 24th March'. I am still unsure how that works, threat of cancellation moves production date forward by about 5 weeks. Am I missing something here?

Phone them, you'll never get anywhere via email.

angie4m · 4th February 2008, 19:07

Unfortunately the delivery dates are only estimates based on the assumption that all parts are ready. My alloy wheels held up my order

3rd February 2008, 10:54	#1 (permalink)
pace960 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 14th January 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Delayed Delivery ! I ordered my Civic 1.8 ex in December and was given a delivery date of early March. Mid Jan I enquired if the delivery date was ok and was told it was estimated delivery to the dealer of 29th Feb. A collection date was set for 7th March. I checked progress this week and was told delivery had been put back to late April Early May with no explanation other than the earlier date must have been a system glitch. Now do Honda have a production problem, or have their sales been underestimated or have the dealers been telling Porkies? My problems are this. My current car, which I Had sold privately, and the new owner due to collect early March now will need retaxing,MOT, service and new front tyres. Also the Honda Aspirations deal for PCP runs out on 28th March. So what do we think? Should i ask for my deposit back and look elsewhere for an immediate deal, even if it means going to another franchise or bite the bullet spend the extra money and wait. My first impressions of dealing with Honda have been somewhat soured

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3rd February 2008, 11:03	#2 (permalink)
Dimplyred Type R GT 09570 Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 3,245 Thanks: 16 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	I'd explain to them your situation with your old car and try to get a courtesy car while you are without one waiting for your new car. I certainly wouldn't spend money on mot, tyres, service and tax. Tell them if they can't help you out regarding a car you will cancel the order and look elsewhere. I don't know how the Aspirations deal works but it is Hondas fault that your car is not coming as originally planned so see what the dealers can arrange there. If you get no joy on both I'd walk away.

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Type S Bournemouth Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 3rd October 2006 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 958 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	my dealer offered me a courtesy car when it looked like mine was going to be delayed. I would demand one or say your cancelling the order.

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jamief Valve Cap Join Date: 19th January 2008 Location: Dundee, UK Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Seems a hellishly long time to wait - my Type R took 2 weeks from order to delivery (assuming it arrives on Tuesday as it should!).

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HappyMan Super Moderator Rocketship door handle Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 1,583 Thanks: 9 Thanked 24 Times in 24 Posts	although waits are inevitable sometimes this does seem like rather a big jump. Even my dealer in Poland offered to lend me a car if I needed it if the car was delayed! I personally would talk to the dealer about it and see what he can offer you. If he can't help you go somewhere where they can help you. Good luck

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FAL Valve Cap Join Date: 30th January 2008 Location: UK Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I ordered my Type S 2.2 TDCi on the understanding that it would be 2 months. It arrived in 2 weeks, causing me some embarassment. Even allowing for other cancelled orders becoming avilable for re-allocation, it seems Honda UK's predictiions are somewhat...unpredictable.

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illegalhunter Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: In the woods armed to the teeth Posts: 2,040 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Demand a curtesy car

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cylon2007 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th April 2007 Location: South Manchester/North Cheshire Posts: 448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	You think you have problems I put a deposit down on a triumpp Street Triple (one of these) 2 weeks ago, delivery is currently quoted as AUGUST!!!!!!!!! I am hoping Triumph will do something about production to improve the time.

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garytheobald Wheelnut Join Date: 24th December 2007 Location: proud to be north Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have a ducati monster 600 which i bought new in 1999 has only done 2000 miles since thinking of selling it to be honest

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angie4m Why Do I bother? Civinfo guru Join Date: 28th September 2007 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 2,469 Thanks: 10 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Unfortunately the delivery dates are only estimates based on the assumption that all parts are ready. My alloy wheels held up my order