New car handover with Audi

[nickfrog]

I had the best handover ever when I got the M135i last month : at my request it was unprepped so unswirled, yet still clean enough to inspect, the car was perfect. No BS, no trying to sell me anything. Took 20 minutes in total. That was Berry BMW in Chiswick. Free (full) tank of fuel was a bonus. Will be back for more as a result.

[knitware]

Salesy said:

I once brought a new merc and the dealer monkeys decided to valet my car with a scouring pad. The dealer said don't worry we will take it round the back and give it a buff, 25 mins later he returned with a car that looked matt finish.
Needless to say i refused the car and told them to get it into my local independent body shop to have it sorted. End result the car had a full respray which ended up better than it left the factory.

Good grief, that's shoddy beyond belief.

[Durzel]

fatboy b said:

And they show you all the controls, other than the indicators for some reason.

[HTP99]

I've seen Audi dealers where the new car rises up in a mirror lined lift up to the showroom floor; I would find it extremely cringeworthy, however I guess there are some that love all that cringy bullst.

I'd happily be told that the car is over there and "here are the keys; enjoy".

[Dapster]

Back in the mid 80's I had a summer job cleaning cars at the local Alfa dealer. It was a proper "indy" - main dealer but family owned. Boss ran the company and sold the cars, his wife helped in the office and there were a couple of grease monkeys. They must have sold a car a week. One day a couple collected their car (a 75 from memory) and commented that it was bigger than their previous one and so was a tight fit in their garage. So the boss and I went round to their house to see what we could do to help and ended up helping the owner put a shelf up in his garage to put his pots of paint on, so he could edge his new car closer to the far wall and thus fit better.

Now THAT is a handover!

[Nedzilla]

HTP99 said:

I've seen Audi dealers where the new car rises up in a mirror lined lift up to the showroom floor; I would find it extremely cringeworthy, however I guess there are some that love all that cringy bullst.

I'd happily be told that the car is over there and "here are the keys; enjoy".

I think it probably makes them feel more comfortable justifying their £170 labour rates when you see them again for a service!

[cerb4.5lee]

Axionknight said:

Willy Nilly said:

Butter Face said:

What Audi are you buying?

55 reg A3 1.6i with steel wheels

The neighbours will be envious

Sometimes I think I just love PH too much and some of you lot on here never fail to make me smile, cheers.

[budfox]

I'm getting one of the opening scenes of "Vacation" here...

"Dad, this is not the car you ordered!
Take it easy, Rusty.
Ed, this is not the car I ordered. I distinctly ordered the Antarctic Blue,Super Sportswagon with the C.B. and the optional Rally fun pack.
You didn't order the Metallic Pea?
Metallic Pea? No, Antarctic Blue.
The Sportswagon.This isn't even the right model!
You know, I think you're right.I don't think this is the car.
This is the new Wagonqueen Family Truckster.
This is a fine automobile,if you want my honest opinion.
It beats the hell out of the Sportswagon but..."

[KingNothing]

As mentioned, it'll be under a bed sheet. Very cringeworthy.

[M6L11]

All these replies put me in mind of the cringe worthy stunts Apple pull when they release 'new' products. All the staff lined up, North Korean style cheering and clapping that never ends, and 'high fives' for passing customers. Worst thing is, people actually seem to join in. Seriously? Lesson here is to buy your overpriced hardware elsewhere... As to whether I mean Apple, Audi, or both - make up your own mind.



OP I hope you enjoy the car, and don't get too embarrassed at the dealership haha

[blade7]

glasgowrob said:

our local Ford (Halshaw) dealer have it spot on, car parked at front of showroom a quick explanation on any features controls, help setup phone pairing and a walkround the car checking it over with you pointing out any critical areas quick handshake

Same when picking our new Fiesta from Marshall Cambridge, full tank and a years tax, only paid for 6 months .

[Lugy]

OP, if they do the reveal with the bedsheet/curtains then you need to look very disappointed then tell them it's the wrong colour or you don't like it!

[V8forweekends]

Durzel said:

fatboy b said:

And they show you all the controls, other than the indicators for some reason.

Indicators only come as part of the optional communications pack which includes non-matching head restraints and an in-car fridge for £7324.99

[Wacky Racer]

Lugy said:

OP, if they do the reveal with the bedsheet/curtains then you need to look very disappointed then tell them it's the wrong colour or you don't like it!

[williamp]

Someone I know bought a new DB7 and he was given an umbrella. That's useful if it breaks down, he said to the dealer. Sadly he wasn't wrong...

[fathomfive]

I reckon they'll have the designer there to meet you

[Axionknight]

williamp said:

Someone I know bought a new DB7 and he was given an umbrella. That's useful if it breaks down, he said to the dealer. Sadly he wasn't wrong...

[WarnieV6GT]

Op, just double check what model your getting as they could fob you off with any of the 3 previous generations and you'll never notice with the naked eye...

[austinsmirk]

They'll give you a tube of superglue so you can set your foglights to "on" for the rest of the car's natural life ???

[JMGS4]

M6L11 said:

All these replies put me in mind of the cringe worthy stunts Apple pull when they release 'new' products. All the staff lined up, North Korean style cheering and clapping that never ends, and 'high fives' for passing customers. Worst thing is, people actually seem to join in. Seriously? Lesson here is to buy your overpriced hardware elsewhere... As to whether I mean Apple, Audi, or both - make up your own mind.



OP I hope you enjoy the car, and don't get too embarrassed at the dealership haha

If they tried that stupid american st with me I'd walk straight out...... how low class can one get? It's only a feckin car FFS!!!