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saladdodger
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The dealer gave week 39
Damn that’s a long enough while away. The time frames given are madnessThe dealer gave week 39
saladdodger
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Annoying as others ordered later seem to be getting earlier builds , dealer stated options chosen can have a effect but mine is bog standard
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Could it be anything to do with dealer allocation? I know dealers are allocated a certain amount of orders per certain time period ? I know I could be talking out of my ass right now
saladdodger
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Could be , I ordered through a broker so their dealer of choice may have a big order list
helpful squirrel
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Does anybody know when the MY23 new option changes show on the UK configurator, as there is a lot of errors on the Golf configuration at the moment?
The errors might be an indication they’re trying to update the configurator at the moment - it’s not unknown (in fact it’s quite normal) for VW to introduce errors and inaccuracies into their product information when they update it
. There’ve been instances of configurator showing images without gear levers / DSG shifters, the incorrect steering wheel for the model being configured etc. When VW produced model brochures, they invariably included errors in relation to vehicle spec. Perhaps that should have been taken as a sign of things to come when VW started developing their own vehicle software…………..
Maturedriver
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I would recommend that when someone orders a car that they print out the online brochure. Nowadays it’s so easy for a manufacturer to downgrade a car’s specification on their online site. It’s then difficult to argue the change of specification when it has been updated without warning. Back in the day when brochures were printed on paper the car’s details were in black and white (actually they were usually in colour), and it was difficult for a manufacturer to lower the spec without having to go to the expense of a brochure reprint.
VW no longer produce online brochures - at least for the UK market; the last one for the Golf was dated 24/09/2021 and that won’t reflect MY23 vehicle spec. You could take screen shots of the relevant parts of the configurator, but you’re reliant on the information being accurate, and sadly that isn’t always the case.
VW always used to include the undernoted statement in their product literature - online or printed. This is from the last (September 2021) online brochure;
‘Prices, specifications, features, technical and other information (including fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and range) are updated regularly and are subject to change without notice (this may include changes between order and delivery). There may be a delay in updates to our materials – always consult your authorised Volkswagen retailer for the latest information.’
There’s probably the same - or similar - statement somewhere on VW’s website to;
- avoid the need to specifically notify customers of spec changes.
- cover themselves in the event of a customer challenging any spec changes made, and the vehicle they’ll get not being the same spec as the one they ordered.
Maturedriver
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I suspect in the current situation manufacturers are more likely to remove features than add them, especially if they require chips. Perhaps I’m being cynical.
In 1984 I ordered a new Golf Mk2 GTi. When it arrived it was fitted with a sunshine roof as standard. When I ordered, it was an expensive option. I always wondered if I had ordered it with one whether I would have had a refund.
In 1984 I ordered a new Golf Mk2 GTi. When it arrived it was fitted with a sunshine roof as standard. When I ordered, it was an expensive option. I always wondered if I had ordered it with one whether I would have had a refund.
Which broker did you order with? Ours is with DTD ordered in December 2021 - White R-Line eTSI DSG / Pan roof / reverse cam / side assist & folding mirrors / spare wheel / keyless entry. The date was week 39 for ours too