How to track the car you have ordered?

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Originally Posted by runningmanz

Hey another leaser. I'm leasing my R through work too. I might call the leasing company as soon as my R docks in Melbourne at the end of Dec and make sure they are on the ball. Hopefully not too much more paperwork etc involved before pickup lol!

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I've leased a few cars in my time. My experience is that:
1. Have your finance company make contact with dealer now, and they'll request an invoice (I did when the ship was a few days from docking)
2. Then make sure you sign your finance ducumentation (I signed when car was in Patricks for compliance)
3. Ensure you have an insurance certificate of currency for the vehicle and must show the finance company's name 'as having an interest' (insured straight after finance papers signed)
4. Have the finance company direct deposit funds to dealer the day before you want to collect car (that way there's not last minute hold-ups)

Usually this can be done within a week, just get it ready in advance - so you can enjoy what youv'e been waiting a very, very long time for!

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Originally Posted by Darren

I've leased a few cars in my time. My experience is that:
1. Have your finance company make contact with dealer now, and they'll request an invoice (I did when the ship was a few days from docking)
2. Then make sure you sign your finance ducumentation (I signed when car was in Patricks for compliance)
3. Ensure you have an insurance certificate of currency for the vehicle and must show the finance company's name 'as having an interest' (insured straight after finance papers signed)
4. Have the finance company direct deposit funds to dealer the day before you want to collect car (that way there's not last minute hold-ups)

Usually this can be done within a week, just get it ready in advance - so you can enjoy what youv'e been waiting a very, very long time for!

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Cheers mate! Thanks for the advice. I have contacted the lease company to get a rundown on what I need to do and also reminded them of when the car gets in to Melbourne. Will contact them again a few days before as well :)

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Originally Posted by dave-

ROFL not sure about that. But if I can meet up with Fab, we could do some R on R action hehe?

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Sounds good to me. Maybe we could throw in a POLO and go inter-model?

I am so jealous of you guys whose cars are on the dock or ready to be delivered.
Anybody else have a car on the Torino ?
My Golf R is here:

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Originally Posted by REXman

Sounds good to me. Maybe we could throw in a POLO and go inter-model?

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LOL I'm walking away slowly now...

Got this via email yesterday. Arrived in Melb on the 16th Nov. Interesting seeing all the stuff they do prior to delivery. Cheers and not long to go now!:banana:

Vehicle Tracking Information
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Received at Autocare - Melb on 19 Nov 2010

Build Information
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COMPOUND RECEIVING
Completed on 22 Nov 2010
CHECK BATTERY ON BUILD
Not Yet Started
CHECK BATTERY ON RECEIPT
Completed on 22 Nov 2010
BOND DOCUMENTATION
Completed on 16 Nov 2010
CHECK AIRBAG DECAL
Not Yet Started
COMPLETE BUILD CHECKLIST
Not Yet Started
CHECK JACK
Not Yet Started
COMPLIANCE PLATE FITMENT
Not Yet Started
CHECK TYRE PLACARD CORRECT
Not Yet Started
FIT COMPLIANCE / BUILD PLATES
Not Yet Started
VEHICLE BUILD UP
Not Yet Started
FUEL CONSUMPTION LABEL
Not Yet Started
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTION
Not Yet Started
FIT DECALS
Not Yet Started
COMPLIANCE PLATE DATE
Not Yet Started
OWNERS WALLET
Not Yet Started
PRE-ADVICE ADMIN(RFT)
Not Yet Started
STORAGE
Started on 19 Nov 2010
BASIC VEHICLE CHECK
Completed on 22 Nov 2010
WHARF INSPECTION & REPORT
Completed on 22 Nov 2010
INTERIOR CLEAN & EXTERNAL WASH
Not Yet Started

Just got a call from my dealer - they have my car in their yard in Canberra! Should be able to pick it up early next week! Arrived at Port Kembla on the Morning Camilla on the 19th, for those tracking their own cars.

good onya simonm. haven't heard a whisper from my dealer, seems i've got to wait another week for;

Got a call from dealer today. Mine was on Morning Camilla arrived 16th nov. Car will arrive at the dealership on monday and looking at delivery on wednesday. Not long to go. 5 months wait is going to be over!

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Originally Posted by shakespeare

Great news mate :)

Hopefully mine is ready for Friday which would mean 13 working days from when the ship unloaded!

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It's ready (almost) collect at 2pm today :woot:

So yes it's been 13 working (Mon-Fri) days from unloading at the docks! or 17 days total!