Vehicle damage pre-delivery / delivery inspections

[Eyes24]

Would a chip like that causes rust?

If it down to the metal, then yes


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[jtan9695]

Hopefully its not down to the body.

It is only showing the white part which i guess it means its just the layer below the paint.

The white tiguan from above was what it looked like if it went down deep to the body i think

[Chocolate_Bear]

You can get full sized front euro plates in NSW that perfectly fit the dimensions of the front bracket 520X110 front and back. Have a look here
https://www.myplates.com.au/products...t-brochure.pdf

Hi there. Just wondering if the traditional premium plates would be an issue or if it fits perfectly?


Tiguan 162tsi rline (May 2017) - NSW, Northern Beaches

[IsDon]

No. Traditional premium plates are too small.


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[Chocolate_Bear]

No. Traditional premium plates are too small.


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So seems like euro plates is the only option then ...


Tiguan 162tsi rline (May 2017) - NSW, Northern Beaches

[IsDon]

Have a look here.

https://www.myplates.com.au/products...t-brochure.pdf

It shows the sizes of all the available plates. The normal premiums will fit, however the frame is meant to take a larger Euro pate so the normal plate looks odd. The car frames are 520mm X 110mm.

There's a dedicated thread on here about plates which gives more detail.


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[rees]

Hi all,
Apologies if this topic has already been addressed - I couldn't find any threads.

I've just purchased a new Tiguan 162TSI in Habanero Orange Metallic. I love the colour, but was disappointed to discover some possible paint defects the next day.

These small bubble-like spots cover the majority of the car with the exception of the bonnet and tailgate. I didn't see these when I did the initial dealership inspection as it was done in showroom conditions - but they are definitely visible in direct sunlight.

I'm confident the dealership will do the right thing once they take a look at it, but I'm curious if anyone else has had this issue and what their experience was with having it resolved. I'd appreciate any tips just in case I'm given the run around.

Grateful if there are any users with experience in paintwork to provide any insight on the embedded images below.

For anyone else waiting on their new Tiguan - for the love of dubs, insist on looking at your new car outside in the sun (unless it's raining obviously). Don't sign off on it until you're satisfied with everything.

I'll be sure to update this as it progresses. Thanks in advance

Update:
I took my new Tiguan to the dealer to have the paintwork assessed today.

The dealer had one of their pre-delivery detail guys polish a section of the car. He claimed the spots were just dry water residue, however the spots were still there after it was polished.

The dealer had told me earlier that a representative from a spray shop would be there to assess it, but in the end I had to insist on the second opinion. The dealer told me he took it to a spray shop and was told it was salt water drops/mist residue from the ship ride over.

I'm sure many of you would be aware that the bonnet, roof, and tailgate/boot is covered by a plastic film during transportation, which is why I'm inclined to think this is a possibility.

I'm still a little unsure about the fragments stuck under the layer, particularly because it doesn't seem to reduce or come off after two washes and a polish.

I'll happily accept that these are characteristics of salt residue if they're able to remove them when they work on it (Thursday), but I'm still curious if anyone else has experienced this.

Is this something I should ask to have recorded for warranty purposes in case the clear coat fails?

On a more positive note, and aside from this issue, I am absolutely in love with my new Tiguan!

For anyone still waiting on their new baby, please save yourself the heartache by making sure you fully check it over outside before you accept it.


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[Mac135]

I'll take a shot of the one blemish on our car tomorrow for you. Looks similar but different. It wouldn't run off/out at the delivery.

[rees]

I'll take a shot of the one blemish on our car tomorrow for you. Looks similar but different. It wouldn't run off/out at the delivery.

Thanks! I'm definitely interested to see what blemish you've got on yours. Mine is completely peppered down the sides and bumpers with spots.

Has the dealer indicated whether they'll tend to the issue?

I've heard of some limited success with certain paint correction and clay bar processes, but I'm completely ignorant and paranoid when it comes to this stuff.

I trust that the dealer won't do a dodgy masking of the issue, but I want to protect myself at the same time.


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[Pussbak]

Mate try the clay bar process. Its works wonders where polishing and buffing (although a brand new car wouldnt require buffing) is not sufficient.
I clay bar my car at least quarterly and that takes of the environmental grit deposits.
Even removes fine overspray.
Also if the car has been washed under the hot sun the water dries too quickly before the chamois gets to it causing water/ detergent spots.

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