New purchase, leaving car unwashed - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Barefootdan · 12-31-2016, 11:21 AM

Has anyone had trouble with their dealer leaving the car unwashed when they deliver it to you? I am currently expected to get a 17 BRZ at the end of January and I requested that as much protection be left in as possible and the car not be washed so I can take it to a local detailer. The dealer is saying they need to remove the plastic to inspect (understandable) and their detailing team needs to detail the car to further look for imperfections. This part seems crazy. How should I go about handling this?

Scrappydoo · 12-31-2016, 12:12 PM

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Has anyone had trouble with their dealer leaving the car unwashed when they deliver it to you? I am currently expected to get a 17 BRZ at the end of January and I requested that as much protection be left in as possible and the car not be washed so I can take it to a local detailer. The dealer is saying they need to remove the plastic to inspect (understandable) and their detailing team needs to detail the car to further look for imperfections. This part seems crazy. How should I go about handling this?

Tell them exactly what you want.

Barefootdan · 12-31-2016, 02:01 PM

Gave them a call just now and they are saying it is their dealer rule to go through and thoroughly inspect the car. Its Heuberger Subaru of Colorado and I'm surprised I'm having any trouble since I have only heard good things about them. I offered to sign a disclaimer that I will hold responsibility for all damages post delivery. He will speak to his manager and let me know. I didn't think having them do LESS work would be so much trouble.

JD001 · 12-31-2016, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Barefootdan

Has anyone had trouble with their dealer leaving the car unwashed when they deliver it to you? I am currently expected to get a 17 BRZ at the end of January and I requested that as much protection be left in as possible and the car not be washed so I can take it to a local detailer. The dealer is saying they need to remove the plastic to inspect (understandable) and their detailing team needs to detail the car to further look for imperfections. This part seems crazy. How should I go about handling this?

I would let them do what they need to do as you want them to carryout a PDI and sign it off however before it leaves the dealer I would organise paint protection i.e ceramic coatīng or protective film to be applied before the car is driven.

Barefootdan · 12-31-2016, 02:23 PM

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I would let them do what they need to do as you want them to carryout a PDI and sign it off however before it leaves the dealer I would organise paint protection i.e ceramic coatīng or protective film to be applied before the car is driven.

Good advice! I am just trying to avoid any extra paint correction than what is needed.

JD001 · 12-31-2016, 02:28 PM

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Good advice! I am just trying to avoid any extra paint correction than what is needed.

No harm done in getting the paint corrected but get it protected before you put mileage on it.

NLS8520 · 12-31-2016, 06:13 PM

I would allow them to PDI and remove plastic if need be, however I would request that they sign something and note on paperwork do not wash the vehicle. I have done this and I have also seen countless people do this as well, including leaving factory plastics on, it should not be a big deal. I would let them know what you want and how you want it done in writing and signed off by them as a stipulation to purchasing. I bet they comply pretty quickly.

stevesnj · 12-31-2016, 08:50 PM

I specifically told the dealer to leave all the plastics on, no dealer plate from, no dealer rear ad sticker. No plate holder in front. They didn't wash it obviously but I wouldn't even let them put my new car in the dirty car wash anyway. When i got home I opened the car like a birthday gift and immediately washed it, got the electric polisher and polished and synthetic waxed it.

why? · 12-31-2016, 09:05 PM

Just tell them what you want, they will do it. If they say they must do something, tell them you must be there to see it in person and nothing is to be done without you there observing.

gramicci101 · 12-31-2016, 09:19 PM

I told my dealer that they could only put dealer emblems on my car if we wrote my monthly fee for advertising into the contract. They declined my generous offer.

Barefootdan · 01-01-2017, 11:46 AM

Thanks everyone! They agreed to not washing the car for me. Although I will miss out on opening up my BRZ like a present, I'm happy! Thank you all!

Scrappydoo · 01-01-2017, 01:10 PM

Alls well. Post some pictures when you get her.

humfrz · 01-01-2017, 05:35 PM

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I specifically told the dealer to leave all the plastics on, no dealer plate from, no dealer rear ad sticker. No plate holder in front. They didn't wash it obviously but I wouldn't even let them put my new car in the dirty car wash anyway................. ]

......but.....but......you let them drive it off the boat ......

humfrz

humfrz · 01-01-2017, 05:57 PM

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Thanks everyone! They agreed to not washing the car for me. Although I will miss out on opening up my BRZ like a present, I'm happy! Thank you all!

Barefootdan ....... what on earth could go wrong by them washing it ......

humfrz

12-31-2016, 11:21 AM	#1
Barefootdan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: 2017 BRZ Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 177 Thanks: 112 Thanked 130 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	New purchase, leaving car unwashed Has anyone had trouble with their dealer leaving the car unwashed when they deliver it to you? I am currently expected to get a 17 BRZ at the end of January and I requested that as much protection be left in as possible and the car not be washed so I can take it to a local detailer. The dealer is saying they need to remove the plastic to inspect (understandable) and their detailing team needs to detail the car to further look for imperfections. This part seems crazy. How should I go about handling this?

12-31-2016, 08:50 PM	#8
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I specifically told the dealer to leave all the plastics on, no dealer plate from, no dealer rear ad sticker. No plate holder in front. They didn't wash it obviously but I wouldn't even let them put my new car in the dirty car wash anyway. When i got home I opened the car like a birthday gift and immediately washed it, got the electric polisher and polished and synthetic waxed it. __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

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Barefootdan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: 2017 BRZ Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 177 Thanks: 112 Thanked 130 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Gave them a call just now and they are saying it is their dealer rule to go through and thoroughly inspect the car. Its Heuberger Subaru of Colorado and I'm surprised I'm having any trouble since I have only heard good things about them. I offered to sign a disclaimer that I will hold responsibility for all damages post delivery. He will speak to his manager and let me know. I didn't think having them do LESS work would be so much trouble.

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NLS8520 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: N/A Location: US Posts: 273 Thanks: 319 Thanked 188 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would allow them to PDI and remove plastic if need be, however I would request that they sign something and note on paperwork do not wash the vehicle. I have done this and I have also seen countless people do this as well, including leaving factory plastics on, it should not be a big deal. I would let them know what you want and how you want it done in writing and signed off by them as a stipulation to purchasing. I bet they comply pretty quickly.

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why? Only happy when it rains. Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: series.blue Location: Harnett county NC Posts: 1,995 Thanks: 5,698 Thanked 1,263 Times in 749 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just tell them what you want, they will do it. If they say they must do something, tell them you must be there to see it in person and nothing is to be done without you there observing.

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gramicci101 Off Topic Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Vegas, baby! Posts: 4,610 Thanks: 2,369 Thanked 4,243 Times in 2,170 Posts Mentioned: 43 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I told my dealer that they could only put dealer emblems on my car if we wrote my monthly fee for advertising into the contract. They declined my generous offer.

01-01-2017, 11:46 AM	#11
Barefootdan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: 2017 BRZ Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 177 Thanks: 112 Thanked 130 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks everyone! They agreed to not washing the car for me. Although I will miss out on opening up my BRZ like a present, I'm happy! Thank you all!

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Scrappydoo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Drives: Grrrr Location: The Motherland (not France) Posts: 599 Thanks: 330 Thanked 378 Times in 231 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Alls well. Post some pictures when you get her.

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