Car collection activities?
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You must drink as many Flavia hot chocolates as you can, each with a Biscoff biscuit - same applies at service time and for any warranty work!
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Check the software version on Settings > System information, if must be at least 0792 if not 0910.
Type 2 charge cable in the boot, plus a few tools in the compartment under the boot liner.
Car charged to at least 80%.
Other than that, it’s the same as collecting any new car.
Check the software version on Settings > System information, if must be at least 0792 if not 0910.
Type 2 charge cable in the boot, plus a few tools in the compartment under the boot liner.
Car charged to at least 80%.
Other than that, it’s the same as collecting any new car.
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I haven't ever had a new car before, and have wondered this myself.
e.g. how many miles on the clock would be normal, and how many would be suspect etc.
e.g. how many miles on the clock would be normal, and how many would be suspect etc.
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I've had 14 new VWs, 10-15 miles on the clock when you pick it up is pretty normal (PDI testing, unloading etc)
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Check that the dealer has put a proper set of green number plates on for you! Ours was supplied with regular plates but the dealer (Swansway in Wrexham, who have been really good) have just made up a set of green ones and posted them to me.
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Actually I've asked that the dealer supplies 'regular' plates - which remains a legal option - as I think the specified shade of green is unpleasant. (I guess this is just a matter of personal preference.)TheJimster wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:31 pm Check that the dealer has put a proper set of green number plates on for you! Ours was supplied with regular plates but the dealer (Swansway in Wrexham, who have been really good) have just made up a set of green ones and posted them to me.
I have green plates (wasn't asked what I wanted) and I am not sure they add any benefit whatsoever. Any exemption from charging is based on actual Number plate and has been covered on here in London requires specific registration anyway. Free parking as was suggested doesn't seem to have been adopted by many (if any) councils. Also living in Wales, many cars have a green/white number plate anyway so it just looks like a Welsh flag that's incomplete.
I did follow a 10 year old A6 the other day, the back was filthy black with soot but it had a shiny new number plate with a Green slash?
Some other collection checks mentioned here : viewtopic.php?f=8&t=929&p=6600&hilit=Collection#p6600
I did follow a 10 year old A6 the other day, the back was filthy black with soot but it had a shiny new number plate with a Green slash?
Some other collection checks mentioned here : viewtopic.php?f=8&t=929&p=6600&hilit=Collection#p6600
Wow my new cars in the past had 2 miles on the clock, including ones imported from Belgium and Holland delivered by transporter when prices were much lower in Europe.monkeyhanger wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:09 pm I've had 14 new VWs, 10-15 miles on the clock when you pick it up is pretty normal (PDI testing, unloading etc)
Even pre-registered models in the UK show <2 miles on the clock. 15 miles seems high to me.
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01 March preferred collection
13 Sep 21 PCP approved. VW No: 3131xxxx
24 Sep 21 Temp build wk43, conf' 46
22 Nov 21 Conf' build wk 49
10 Jan 22 Code 38 Awaiting ship-release (wk48 build)
01 March preferred collection
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Yes, in hindsight I should've rejected those cars for not being "new"Cherry wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:59 amWow my new cars in the past had 2 miles on the clock, including ones imported from Belgium and Holland delivered by transporter when prices were much lower in Europe.monkeyhanger wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:09 pm I've had 14 new VWs, 10-15 miles on the clock when you pick it up is pretty normal (PDI testing, unloading etc)
Even pre-registered models in the UK show <2 miles on the clock. 15 miles seems high to me.
With digital odometer, it's easy to reset back to zero. The dockworkers could rag it around the docks and then reset to zero at the dealers.
15 miles is of no concern - I put 274 miles on mine, just getting it home.
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Audi S3 - because I hate rapid charging for long distance driving.
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TheJimster wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:31 pm Check that the dealer has put a proper set of green number plates on for you! Ours was supplied with regular plates but the dealer (Swansway in Wrexham, who have been really good) have just made up a set of green ones and posted them to me.
Green plates are entirely optional, and there are zero benefits to the driver - if you want to be part of a government awareness campaign then fill yer boots...
Gwyver wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 6:52 amActually I've asked that the dealer supplies 'regular' plates - which remains a legal option - as I think the specified shade of green is unpleasant. (I guess this is just a matter of personal preference.)TheJimster wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:31 pm Check that the dealer has put a proper set of green number plates on for you! Ours was supplied with regular plates but the dealer (Swansway in Wrexham, who have been really good) have just made up a set of green ones and posted them to me.
Good for you.
My dealer swapped my perfectly good plain plates for green ones when it went into the workshop for an update, without asking me first, I made them swap them back.
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It's a part of why I didn't want someone to 'deliver it' by driving it, as you hear some stories. Wasn't keen on having a pre-farted in carmonkeyhanger wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 8:27 amYes, in hindsight I should've rejected those cars for not being "new"Cherry wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:59 amWow my new cars in the past had 2 miles on the clock, including ones imported from Belgium and Holland delivered by transporter when prices were much lower in Europe.monkeyhanger wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:09 pm I've had 14 new VWs, 10-15 miles on the clock when you pick it up is pretty normal (PDI testing, unloading etc)
Even pre-registered models in the UK show <2 miles on the clock. 15 miles seems high to me.
With digital odometer, it's easy to reset back to zero. The dockworkers could rag it around the docks and then reset to zero at the dealers.
15 miles is of no concern - I put 274 miles on mine, just getting it home.
I guess my paranoia is such that I worry that the dealer might use a car as a cheeky little 'demo' before collecting, and so finding more than expected odo readings, what with the available examples being very thin on the ground for them
Well, you did pay a "used" car price with your unbeatable deals!monkeyhanger wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 8:27 am
Yes, in hindsight I should've rejected those cars for not being "new"
15 miles is of no concern - I put 274 miles on mine, just getting it home.
9 Sep 21 Ordered ID.3 Family Pro, Stonewashed Blue & East Derry
13 Sep 21 PCP approved. VW No: 3131xxxx
24 Sep 21 Temp build wk43, conf' 46
22 Nov 21 Conf' build wk 49
10 Jan 22 Code 38 Awaiting ship-release (wk48 build)
01 March preferred collection
13 Sep 21 PCP approved. VW No: 3131xxxx
24 Sep 21 Temp build wk43, conf' 46
22 Nov 21 Conf' build wk 49
10 Jan 22 Code 38 Awaiting ship-release (wk48 build)
01 March preferred collection
If you want to encourage other drivers to change to BEVs then do it I say.scott28tt wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 8:45 amTheJimster wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:31 pm Check that the dealer has put a proper set of green number plates on for you! Ours was supplied with regular plates but the dealer (Swansway in Wrexham, who have been really good) have just made up a set of green ones and posted them to me.
Green plates are entirely optional, and there are zero benefits to the driver - if you want to be part of a government awareness campaign then fill yer boots...
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I'm 100% asking for normal plates, hate EV plates.TheJimster wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:31 pm Check that the dealer has put a proper set of green number plates on for you! Ours was supplied with regular plates but the dealer (Swansway in Wrexham, who have been really good) have just made up a set of green ones and posted them to me.
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gailjon wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 11:26 amIf you want to encourage other drivers to change to BEVs then do it I say.scott28tt wrote: ↑Thu Oct 14, 2021 8:45 amTheJimster wrote: ↑Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:31 pm Check that the dealer has put a proper set of green number plates on for you! Ours was supplied with regular plates but the dealer (Swansway in Wrexham, who have been really good) have just made up a set of green ones and posted them to me.
Green plates are entirely optional, and there are zero benefits to the driver - if you want to be part of a government awareness campaign then fill yer boots...
Each to their own, I don't need ugly green splodges on my number plates to do that.
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