Help/advice please!!!!

**Ozsko** · 03-03-2011, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by spaz74

Funny you say that. They accidently attached a towbar (they said this was a $1500 extra, it is supposed to be removed tomorrow because we didn't want it). Begs the question, was the tow bar attached through a pre-existing joint int the car?

They have to cut the lower rear beaver panel to fit a tow bar. I know this because mine is cut and the opening that was cut is too small to remove and fit the tongue. The cost is about right, somewhere over $1400. I would take the towbar as a no cost extra or tell them to replace and paint the panel. If the tongue is removed it cannot be seen but if it is fitted then the car has a tendency to bottom out over some driveways.

**spellbound** · 03-03-2011, 07:46 PM

K1K1 is dead right mileage and condition of vehicle is major factor in resale , this is a brilliant car with all the features you want , go for it .

When i looked at cars for my kids date of build was of no interest mileage yes .

Life is too short, grab it and enjoy it , look sad maybe they will toss in the towbar or some other goodies .

Best of luck , tomorrow is a new day and Karma will prevail

**TRIVETT** · 03-03-2011, 08:06 PM

You want the vehicle,
he wants the sale,
What happened in order & build & freight on imported quality vehicle is beyond control of all
none of us likes waiting,
&
If you don,t want it someone else will , no doubt
remember
what is value difference between 71 & 74 HQ holden or 2002 BA Falcon & 2003, nothing but its condition & owner care, & if you & dealer both don,t want it we do ?
Enjoy it

**spaz74** · 04-03-2011, 02:03 PM

Deal done. Skoda Australia offered 3 years of service charges and $1,000 in extras or cash. I rejected this but accepted all services charges for three years, a free tow bar ($1500) and a chance for my school kids (I'm a teacher) to pitch an idea of sponsorship by Skoda Australia for their HPV (Human Powered Vehicle) in the annual RACV Breakthrough Challenge. The kids probably won't get anything but the experience will be something they'll remember for a long time

And that is worth more than anything

**K1W1** · 04-03-2011, 02:23 PM

I'm glad that it worked out.

**spellbound** · 04-03-2011, 03:13 PM

Brilliant , a winner .

**theduckster** · 04-03-2011, 05:27 PM

Congratulations spaz74.

I hope you can enjoy your car. A pity that you had to go through the experience that you did but in the end I think you made the right choice.

Enjoy your new ride!

**MarksVRS** · 04-03-2011, 06:05 PM

Great outcome! I am happy for you and glad to hear that Skoda came to the party...

**spaz74** · 04-03-2011, 11:12 PM

Skoda and my dealer Mentone Motors need to be applauded for their professionalism when dealing with these issues. Even though there were issues everyone always wanted to help. Big thumbs up!!