Build Book

[Big Ry]

Has anyone actually ordered one of these ?

https://shop.astonmartin.com/build-book/

I contacted them and asked whether the images were just stock or computer generated to match the VIN of the vehicle. The response I got was that they are NOT stock images, and that AML must have a archive of images for each car built (not sure how detailed etc).

I was told that if I ordered the book and the order was accepted (VIN was OK), then the images in the book that were supposed to be my car, would actually be the very car and would not be stock / edited etc.

Pretty good if so, however keen to know if anyone has actually done it ?

[Big Ry]

It would be pretty amazing if they have been taking pictures of the builds for the archives. I'm certainly keen although I suspect the chances of them taking pictures 5 years ago (mine's a 2013) is pretty slim....!

If I were ordering a new car then it would be a given..!

[Big Ry]

It definitely won’t be stock generic pictures, that’s what I emailed and asked them today.

If they accept your order then the book will contain images of your car.

Guess it just depends how far back these images go.

Defo keen to see one though.

[Big Ry]

alscar said:

As Bins says not all VINS will be captured. Laura at AM told me the vast majority of cameras installed for this purpose were during 2017 so pre this much less likely to have any images.

Not sure why they don't just state that one the website then, makes it easier that way. I know they talk about VIN ranges but that means bugger all to us lot

I'll pull the trigger anyway, although i'm fully expecting to get a thanks but no thanks email.

[Big Ry]

I had a phone call from AML themselves last week about this. The guy was really apologetic but just confirmed that the images would only be available for mid 2017 builds onwards.

Ten out of ten for customer service though, the guy said he wanted to phone me and clarify the situation instead of just sending an email.

Looks like any build book for me will have to wait until I make the next vehicle purchase......which reminds me to avoid the Barista when I'm down there later

[Big Ry]

So after AML saying they didn't have the photo's of my car in build, after checking with them they said not all of the cameras were installed at the time, but they do have 8 images, whereas the standard set for the book is 12.

I'm thinking about pulling trigger..............

What do others with the book think ?

[Big Ry]

johnnyBv8 said:

c.67% of photos included in the £450 book - perhaps yours should be £300?!

Already tried that angle.............no dice

[Big Ry]

Emilio Largo said:

Ryan, are you saying they have eight photos of your 2013 car being build?

Who did you talk to about this? Can you share an e-mail address to further investigate at AML if I was as mad as to spend GBP 450.00 for this?

Thanks.

Not quite, i'm referring to the photo's of my 2017 V12S Roadster that I bought from Damianke in September.