Poor Panel fit on v8 roadster, what to do
Discussion
Purchased the car from Stratstone group, the car is currently being prepared by them for some damage I had a look around the car before taking delivery.
I mentioned to them these panel gaps and they said it is normal, I am wondering if this is acceptable and I should push them further on this issue. The gap is similar on both sides of the car
I mentioned to them these panel gaps and they said it is normal, I am wondering if this is acceptable and I should push them further on this issue. The gap is similar on both sides of the car
As Tony Hall would say Tossers
No way that is normal
This is how it should look
Vantage S detail 053 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickr
No way that is normal
This is how it should look
Vantage S detail 053 by mikey k V8VR, on FlickrStratstone Aston Martin in Wilmslow
Bits they said they won't do :
side strakes corroding
front headlight interior plastic peeling off
This is the list which I hope they will do :
Engine bay the sound deadening is damaged
Air conditioning not working
Drivers side window not working
The Radio is getting very poor signal in fm.
Car Squeaking very badly while driving
Rear diffuser (metal bit below rear bumper) has large dent.
Damage on paintwork :
Left front wheel arch scratches, front bonnet laquer coming off, multiple scratches on rear bumper, drivers side A pillar towards the roof paintwork damage, front left wing scratches, left rear wing scratches, area near Left side strake laquer coming off, drivers side mirror large scratch, drivers side door handle paintwork damage.
Left rear or right rear mudguard not fitting properly.
Interior leather : hole on passenger side of dashboard, large scratch on drivers side area to the right of the speedometer area, lots of scratches to leather in area around both door handle areas. Drivers seat bolster damage.
Heater middle control Knob laquer peeling off. Coat hangar (behind seat) laquer peeling off.
Inside of Roof torn badly on both sides (must put the roof in half up position to see it)
Dirt mark on inside of roof above head of driver.
Front right head washer getting stuck
In the boot the rear flap covering the cigarette socket does not stay in place for long most times when I open the boot it has come down.
Bits they said they won't do :
side strakes corroding
front headlight interior plastic peeling off
This is the list which I hope they will do :
Engine bay the sound deadening is damaged
Air conditioning not working
Drivers side window not working
The Radio is getting very poor signal in fm.
Car Squeaking very badly while driving
Rear diffuser (metal bit below rear bumper) has large dent.
Damage on paintwork :
Left front wheel arch scratches, front bonnet laquer coming off, multiple scratches on rear bumper, drivers side A pillar towards the roof paintwork damage, front left wing scratches, left rear wing scratches, area near Left side strake laquer coming off, drivers side mirror large scratch, drivers side door handle paintwork damage.
Left rear or right rear mudguard not fitting properly.
Interior leather : hole on passenger side of dashboard, large scratch on drivers side area to the right of the speedometer area, lots of scratches to leather in area around both door handle areas. Drivers seat bolster damage.
Heater middle control Knob laquer peeling off. Coat hangar (behind seat) laquer peeling off.
Inside of Roof torn badly on both sides (must put the roof in half up position to see it)
Dirt mark on inside of roof above head of driver.
Front right head washer getting stuck
In the boot the rear flap covering the cigarette socket does not stay in place for long most times when I open the boot it has come down.
Edited by kazino on Monday 16th June 18:33
KarlFranz said:
Hope you got a really good deal. With that laundry list of abuse I'm not sure I would've bought the car.
I got Grange to sort a slightly smaller list
Wilmslow then took on a few warranty claims after I'd had it a few months
(all of which they cocked the first time round)
This was the damage in the engine bay, I guess it's the sound deadening for the bulkhead.
They have told me that it is normal that this happens over time (car is 2007 18,000 miles) and that they will not be able to replace the covering rather they will tidy up the area and leave it as is. I think I'll have to pass when my friends want me to open the engine bay for them to see
They have told me that it is normal that this happens over time (car is 2007 18,000 miles) and that they will not be able to replace the covering rather they will tidy up the area and leave it as is. I think I'll have to pass when my friends want me to open the engine bay for them to see
kazino said:
Inside of Roof torn badly on both sides (must put the roof in half up position to see it)
Dirt mark on inside of roof above head of driver.
In the boot the rear flap covering the cigarette socket does not stay in place for long most times when I open the boot it has come down.
The torn roof issue is something I highlighted ages go, I doubt you'll get a replacement roofDirt mark on inside of roof above head of driver.
In the boot the rear flap covering the cigarette socket does not stay in place for long most times when I open the boot it has come down.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
This mark is because the roof liner brushes the back of the roll hoop casing and wipes and dirt off it every time it goes up or down, Both mine have had it, a gentle rub with a damp cloth with very very weak detergetn on it sorts it out. I Scotchguarded the liner on my first one, never got round to doing this one
TADTS on the socket cover, warm it up with a hairdryer and bend the tab forward a bit. voila!
Thanks will do that if they don't manage to sort it out.
they said for the roof there is a service kit that aston give dealers to sort it out so it won't look so unsightly also it hasn't cut through to the outside so it's only really a cosmetic issue for me and I'm happy if they cover it up neatly as they are saying they will do
they said for the roof there is a service kit that aston give dealers to sort it out so it won't look so unsightly also it hasn't cut through to the outside so it's only really a cosmetic issue for me and I'm happy if they cover it up neatly as they are saying they will do
mikey k said:
The torn roof issue is something I highlighted ages go, I doubt you'll get a replacement roof
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
This mark is because the roof liner brushes the back of the roll hoop casing and wipes and dirt off it every time it goes up or down, Both mine have had it, a gentle rub with a damp cloth with very very weak detergetn on it sorts it out. I Scotchguarded the liner on my first one, never got round to doing this one
TADTS on the socket cover, warm it up with a hairdryer and bend the tab forward a bit. voila!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
This mark is because the roof liner brushes the back of the roll hoop casing and wipes and dirt off it every time it goes up or down, Both mine have had it, a gentle rub with a damp cloth with very very weak detergetn on it sorts it out. I Scotchguarded the liner on my first one, never got round to doing this one
TADTS on the socket cover, warm it up with a hairdryer and bend the tab forward a bit. voila!
kazino said:
This was the damage in the engine bay, I guess it's the sound deadening for the bulkhead.
They have told me that it is normal that this happens over time (car is 2007 18,000 miles) and that they will not be able to replace the covering rather they will tidy up the area and leave it as is. I think I'll have to pass when my friends want me to open the engine bay for them to see
Normal? What a bunch of crap! The 07MY I'm selling has almost 33K miles and the engine bay is perfect. Don't let them fool you to think that's normal. They have told me that it is normal that this happens over time (car is 2007 18,000 miles) and that they will not be able to replace the covering rather they will tidy up the area and leave it as is. I think I'll have to pass when my friends want me to open the engine bay for them to see
P.S. See what I did back there.
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