Dealers Grrrr Damn dealers

Knighty · 24th April 2008, 15:51

I was told that my new compmnay car would be at the dealer on 21st april and available a few days later.

I've chased the lease company and had no replies, so I asked my companies facilities dept to call.

After waiting on hold the nice ladie at my company told me that the dealer had 'Mistakenly sold' the car allocated to me, and that I have to wait for a new production run..... 30th Sept is the earliest they can deliver!!!

So theres no red Type S CTDI's with sat nav HFT, in any holding compound in the UK? Hmmmmm...........

I'm a bit miffed as it means 5 months with a metallic puke yellow Citroen C4 Grand Picasso people carrier.

Oh my image.......

rant over.

Stu

NEEMSTAR · 24th April 2008, 15:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knighty

I was told that my new compmnay car would be at the dealer on 21st april and available a few days later.

I've chased the lease company and had no replies, so I asked my companies facilities dept to call.

After waiting on hold the nice ladie at my company told me that the dealer had 'Mistakenly sold' the car allocated to me, and that I have to wait for a new production run..... 30th Sept is the earliest they can deliver!!!

So theres no red Type S CTDI's with sat nav HFT, in any holding compound in the UK? Hmmmmm...........

I'm a bit miffed as it means 5 months with a metallic puke yellow Citroen C4 Grand Picasso people carrier.

Oh my image.......

rant over.

Stu

that's pretty shocking to be honest
i'm sure your company will be getting a very tidy sweetener due to that c()ck up
you wil have to spend all your time waiting on here then

Knighty · 24th April 2008, 16:41

As a another kick in the the teeth my Type S stickers arrived yesterday from ebay. I planned a sneaky stickerage up behind the building when it was delivered!

NH Dan · 24th April 2008, 16:50

It definately isnt good what the dealer has done there but I can confirm that there are no Type S CDTI's with Nav in Honda's stock in ANY COLOUR. Depp bronze is the earliest at mid July and even then, there are less than 10 available. There are Type S GT's with Nav coming thru for mid june.

Dimplyred · 24th April 2008, 16:58

Sorry to hear that Stu, I hope you suitably informed them of your dissappointment.

Coldwarkid · 24th April 2008, 17:07

NOw's you're chance to get a better car for the same or less money as compo. type R?

Knighty · 24th April 2008, 19:36

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Originally Posted by Coldwarkid

NOw's you're chance to get a better car for the same or less money as compo. type R?

Unfortunately the companys policy is diesel or hybrid only. The type R would look good next to my rebuilt old skool 1991 Civic VT though!

Its a shame that all I ordered was a plain Type S. I doubt very much they will upgrae to the GT with my choice of Blade alloys as well.

I feel a bit sad.

Stu

Jack The Lad. · 24th April 2008, 20:15

Ask your Firm to kick up a rant Knightly, it's very bad form for the dealer to mess you about like this. They will make enough dosh out of the deal, so give them a few words via your Company, you never know.

civicfan · 24th April 2008, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knighty

...I'm a bit miffed as it means 5 months with a metallic puke yellow Citroen C4 Grand Picasso people carrier.

Oh my image.......

Don't worry I know these, 2 months maximum, then it's back for repairs

Knighty · 26th April 2008, 01:01

Update, after a whole day of not getting much work done, trying to get hold of the contact at the lease company, I took it higher. I then called the supplying dealer and they had a car in stock that wasn't quite what I ordered... So I was desperate to not let this one slip away!

So at 4pm, after long talks with the lease company we came to a deal.....
Today I resubmitted an order form for a...Milano red type s GT(!!!) with 18 inch blade alloys and satnav!
For the original quote of the basic type s with the blades!

It will be 2 weeks for the paperwork to be done, but the car has been reserved in my name in the dealer stock! The last one for a while??

I seriously hope this happens, as if they mess me about again, its Seat leon FR time, and that will always be second best.

Stu

Kremmen · 26th April 2008, 06:37

I suppose this has confirmed that our Civic is still in great demand which will not hurt our residuals one bit

lippy · 26th April 2008, 11:45

Well done! Hope they dont do it to you again - very unlikely I know. Next two weeks will drag....... but at least you've a better civvie. I pick up my new civvie Tuesday 1st thing and time, I swear, has slowed down.

24th April 2008, 15:51	#1 (permalink)
Knighty Valve Cap Join Date: 17th March 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Grrrr Damn dealers I was told that my new compmnay car would be at the dealer on 21st april and available a few days later. I've chased the lease company and had no replies, so I asked my companies facilities dept to call. After waiting on hold the nice ladie at my company told me that the dealer had 'Mistakenly sold' the car allocated to me, and that I have to wait for a new production run..... 30th Sept is the earliest they can deliver!!! So theres no red Type S CTDI's with sat nav HFT, in any holding compound in the UK? Hmmmmm........... I'm a bit miffed as it means 5 months with a metallic puke yellow Citroen C4 Grand Picasso people carrier. Oh my image....... rant over. Stu

26th April 2008, 01:01	#10 (permalink)
Knighty Valve Cap Join Date: 17th March 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Update, after a whole day of not getting much work done, trying to get hold of the contact at the lease company, I took it higher. I then called the supplying dealer and they had a car in stock that wasn't quite what I ordered... So I was desperate to not let this one slip away! So at 4pm, after long talks with the lease company we came to a deal..... Today I resubmitted an order form for a...Milano red type s GT(!!!) with 18 inch blade alloys and satnav! For the original quote of the basic type s with the blades! It will be 2 weeks for the paperwork to be done, but the car has been reserved in my name in the dealer stock! The last one for a while?? I seriously hope this happens, as if they mess me about again, its Seat leon FR time, and that will always be second best. Stu Last edited by Knighty; 26th April 2008 at 01:03.

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24th April 2008, 16:41	#3 (permalink)
Knighty Valve Cap Join Date: 17th March 2008 Location: Herts Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	As a another kick in the the teeth my Type S stickers arrived yesterday from ebay. I planned a sneaky stickerage up behind the building when it was delivered!

24th April 2008, 16:50	#4 (permalink)
NH Dan Newton Honda Rocketship door handle Join Date: 31st January 2008 Location: South London,Uk Posts: 1,105 Thanks: 33 Thanked 29 Times in 29 Posts iTrader: (0)	It definately isnt good what the dealer has done there but I can confirm that there are no Type S CDTI's with Nav in Honda's stock in ANY COLOUR. Depp bronze is the earliest at mid July and even then, there are less than 10 available. There are Type S GT's with Nav coming thru for mid june.

24th April 2008, 16:58	#5 (permalink)
Dimplyred Super Moderator Civinfo guru Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 4,733 Thanks: 19 Thanked 132 Times in 131 Posts iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear that Stu, I hope you suitably informed them of your dissappointment.

24th April 2008, 17:07	#6 (permalink)
Coldwarkid Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 5th February 2008 Location: A van down by the river Posts: 232 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	NOw's you're chance to get a better car for the same or less money as compo. type R?

24th April 2008, 20:15	#8 (permalink)
Jack The Lad. Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: ENGLAND Posts: 1,801 Thanks: 3 Thanked 20 Times in 20 Posts iTrader: (0)	Ask your Firm to kick up a rant Knightly, it's very bad form for the dealer to mess you about like this. They will make enough dosh out of the deal, so give them a few words via your Company, you never know.

26th April 2008, 06:37	#11 (permalink)
Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,852 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 19 Posts iTrader: (0)	I suppose this has confirmed that our Civic is still in great demand which will not hurt our residuals one bit

26th April 2008, 11:45	#12 (permalink)
lippy Bournemouth Belle Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 10th January 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 456 Thanks: 1 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	Well done! Hope they dont do it to you again - very unlikely I know. Next two weeks will drag....... but at least you've a better civvie. I pick up my new civvie Tuesday 1st thing and time, I swear, has slowed down.