New Octavia ....when? How Much?

[GTR27]

Thanks everyone. It's certainly been a long, long, long journey! Yes, aware of storms, hence why I've been pushing so hard to get the car. It's the only way I can guarantee that it won't get damaged by storms.

[GTR27]

Great news. Waiting for one is bad enough, I can't imagine waiting for two! I think I'd go postal..... I pray no one had mucked anything up this time, can't imagine how nuts I'd go if they pooched it twice...

[OilBurna]

Go over everything with a fine tooth comb before you pick it up

[GTR27]

I will be.... Tempted to borrow a paint thickness gauge and light to make sure no repairs have happened..... I will take micro fibre drying towels as well, in case it rains so I can move it under cover and check for damage.

Edit assuming that it's presented not under cover....

[OilBurna]

If you have a portable hand held led light they are also good for spotting paint defects or marks


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[GTR27]

That's what I'll be using lol

[Ubolt]

Got my unicorn on ship as we speak with ETA for docking early January. Ordered early July so basically a 7 month turn around if all goes well... Good to hear your car is basically on it's way Venom and GTR, wow what luck but yeah seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for you!

Any tips on what to look out for when picking up a new car? This is my first new car and all so definitely fresh when it comes to what I should be looking out for!!

[Gerrycan]

Any tips on what to look out for when picking up a new car? This is my first new car and all so definitely fresh when it comes to what I should be looking out for!!

This one is a bit out of left field, but the variation in tyre life from new can vary from 20k km to 60k km and is a bit of a hot topic currently.
Even allowing for different driving patterns I think that the difference is that some dealers adjust wheel alignment correctly and others do not.
I assumed they did mine but without an independent check (at my expense) who knows.
Since you have time in hand I think you should ask in advance for a written report on the alignment and camber values from their pdi, it could save you hundreds of dollars avoiding premature tyre replacement. They should not say no but if they do then then say it is for their protection
Oh yes, and check they have taken the shipping blocks out of the front shocks. Not heard of it here in Aus but it has been reported a few times in the UK.
Even take it for a ride around the block before you accept it.
As Venom said the brain deserts you at the time and I did none of the above.

[GTR27]

Most of my checks will be damage - make sure there is no hidden hail damage, or repaired damage. Check all options are there and working. I'll check oil/water/ fluids as well.

[vEnOm_oz]

^^^ What GTR has mentioned above. Make sure you don't sign the papers before you inspect everything and make sure all is as per your initial order. Trust me you will have the new car daze and your brain will take the back seat. Check for any damages on the rims and plastics as well apart from paint work.