New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[GTR27]

According to VW, they are trading as normal (i.e. they have administrators appointed, but its not so dire that they have to shut doors straight away, it's more of a cashflow problem) - so you can still buy a car off them. I probably wouldnt order one from them, but if it was in stock, then maybe a good time to snap up a bargain! just make sure the title is clear before handing the money over - that's what i'm doing, but its a slightly different case for me.

[tqld]

Yep, had been waiting around 7 months. I guess I tried to stay patient by thinking that after you've been waiting that long another week isn't going to kill you, as long as you get the car in the end! From what I understand a number of other customers also had this issue but I'm not sure whether this was resolved collectively or individually and whether it would be an issue with newer batches of stock coming in. I tried not to worry too much since my current car isn't a bad one and my rego was good until next year anyway, so I suppose the waiting could be much worse in other circumstances. I would think yours won't get delayed by an additional 2-3 weeks, but hopefully you'll find out soon!

[GTR27]

Yeah, will find out more tomorrow when I visit the dealer. Just want the car and all the wait/bs to end.

Was a bit harsh to a bloke on whirlpool in the Octavia thread..... Feel bad usually am unbiased about options etc. I'm rarely upset/stressed, but this is the final straw in an unreasonable wait.....

[GTR27]

OK, have spoken at length with the dealer, and have assurances that there will be little to no delay with picking car up (day or two at worst over a "normal" pickup). He explained roughly what is going on (essentially, each dealership now has a auditor/person who has to sign everything off from Deloitte to ensure everything is "by the book") and its relatively business as usual. The dealers will be sold off, but until then, keep operating as usual, under an administrator.

So I should get my car, as per original guesstimate - the last week of the month effectively. Makes me feel a lot more relieved, and glad I have some assurances. Apparently Skoda has been assisting due to the exceptionally long wait times on the cars in making sure there are minimal delays.

So, if you're looking at a car in stock you can still buy one, but I personally wouldnt order one there, until its sold to a new owner. Might be able to get a good deal!

[geoffs]

Glad to hear you're going to get the car without to much delay GTR.
Just give it a really good check when you pick it up. Our RS estate was missing the bonnet liner and when in sport mode the noise generator rattles at 1800rpm.
It's going back to the dealer next week to get these things fixed

[Gerrycan]

Our RS estate was missing the bonnet liner and when in sport mode the noise generator rattles at 1800rpm.

Poms and their estates.

[GTR27]

Was your rs a diesel? I'm assuming yes if you think it was missing the bonnet insulation. TSI doesn't come with one (and doesn't need one in oz)

But yes, I will be examining it thoroughly dealer has very strict instructions to not install anything.

Edit: and mine is a lowly ambition plus, so no sound generator.

[Polo GTEye N9]

OK, have spoken at length with the dealer, and have assurances that there will be little to no delay with picking car up (day or two at worst over a "normal" pickup). He explained roughly what is going on (essentially, each dealership now has a auditor/person who has to sign everything off from Deloitte to ensure everything is "by the book") and its relatively business as usual. The dealers will be sold off, but until then, keep operating as usual, under an administrator.

So I should get my car, as per original guesstimate - the last week of the month effectively. Makes me feel a lot more relieved, and glad I have some assurances. Apparently Skoda has been assisting due to the exceptionally long wait times on the cars in making sure there are minimal delays.

So, if you're looking at a car in stock you can still buy one, but I personally wouldnt order one there, until its sold to a new owner. Might be able to get a good deal!

GTR I really hope your car is right on time and just as you like it to be. Thanks posting about BB Skoda etc. Cheers Al

[GTR27]

No worries. Like I said, until new owners buy the dealership, I wouldnt put an order in there, but if they have stock available to buy, then purchasing a car in-country shouldnt be any different to any other dealer. May be able to push a bargain, especially with people knowing the dealer is in Administration. They were good to deal with (Josh has been at least) - He definitely knows the process well now with fully realistic time frames (i'm sure based off my "learning" experience....). I think a few skoda nuts have bought off him (and i'm definitely listed in that category) so he knows about superskoda etc.

The car is the wifes, so what will prob happen is i'll let her go into the dealership and sign the paperwork, while i go over the car with a fine tooth comb. I need to fit the number plates and mounts to the car before we drive it off, so i'll need some tools.

[Hetzer38]

I was appalled at the wait times quoted by the local dealer, so I started some investigating. I cold called two dealers and one replied to me within 2 hours. After a quick discussion as to the spec I was after, he said that he could get a vehicle to me within two months.

With one thing and another I put that on the back burner for a couple of months until I finally took an RS diesel DSG for a test drive in late September. After negotiating with the dealer and getting the car down the price we wanted, 5 weeks after that test drive I now have a Candy White RS Diesel DSG with 18" Black Pack, Canton speakers, auto tailgate and KESSY.