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  1. 18th July 2010, 01:39 PM #1
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    DIY pre delivery,safer option??

    Have 2010 130 T/cab,hindsight is an easy thing.I should have found time to go over vehicle in every detail-BEFORE handing over 'the coin.' I didnt have time.

    I was unable to get the tray made for 6-7weeks so ute sat in shed until the other day. I got to wash it for the first time. Guess what I came across. Some rust starting below the LH w/screen frame.Roof gutter paintwork,cracks and paint lifting. The photos tell all. In defence of local dealer,they have asked me to drop in so they can look over ute and decide on what action can be taken. Will keep you posted.

    What is disappointing is that these items were 'not seen' during factory and dealer pre-delivery.How may times would the vehicle been washed whilst on the concourse for sales display,surely someone would have seen this?? Remember the ute has only done 70kms (seventy kms).
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  2. 18th July 2010, 02:56 PM #2
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    Thats terrible. Hope they sort it for you.
    Perhaps it came over as deck cargo.

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  3. 18th July 2010, 06:10 PM #3
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    Im guessing that ones not going to be a keeper then.....

    dont fret, fords and toyotas do it too.
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  4. 18th July 2010, 06:21 PM #4
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    You must be gutted, that has to be a paint/body prep issue from factory! I am amazed it wasnt picked up by the detailers on the lot. Hope you get a resoloution!
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  5. 18th July 2010, 08:20 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by deezilfither View Post
    Have 2010 130 T/cab,hindsight is an easy thing.I should have found time to go over vehicle in every detail-BEFORE handing over 'the coin.' I didnt have time.

    I was unable to get the tray made for 6-7weeks so ute sat in shed until the other day. I got to wash it for the first time. Guess what I came across. Some rust starting below the LH w/screen frame.Roof gutter paintwork,cracks and paint lifting. The photos tell all. In defence of local dealer,they have asked me to drop in so they can look over ute and decide on what action can be taken. Will keep you posted.

    What is disappointing is that these items were 'not seen' during factory and dealer pre-delivery.How may times would the vehicle been washed whilst on the concourse for sales display,surely someone would have seen this?? Remember the ute has only done 70kms (seventy kms).

    mate there were 4 L/rovers in the lot of the dealer i went to,,,,,,,,,3 different models,,,,, i scrutinised them all ,,2 off them were similar, to yours,,,,,,,, so i went over mine with a fine tooth comb..........look before u leap,,,,,,,,,,,, Dont hold back with your demands .....

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  6. 18th July 2010, 08:21 PM #6
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  7. 18th July 2010, 08:22 PM #7
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    That is unacceptable.
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    Totally unacceptable.
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    I'd be suuper peeved.
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  10. 22nd July 2010, 02:50 PM #10
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    I brought this up in conversation with the dealer regarding the 130 in transit for me at the moment....he told me a few interesting things I wasn't aware of:
    1...that issue with paintwork and surface rust on vehicles (normally the underside) coming from Europe is not uncommon. In particular he said the Jeep built in Austria are notorious for this and Jeeps custom pre-delivery inspector is constantly ordering a box of parts to replace those underneath with surface rust. Apparently these vehicles are leaving Europe in winter (Nov-May) and they throw a heap of salt around for the ice.
    2...that the last bad batch for Landrover Defenders he heard about regarding paint was in '07 but that the sill are often cracking and an area he always pays close attention to pre-delivery.

    Sorry you are having these dramas mate and hope the dealer does the right thing and sort it out ASAP.
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