We collected our little beauty on the 1st of September with instructions only to wash and not polish the body work as we had arranged for a professional detailer to protect the car with Gtechniq Crystal Serum.
Unfortunately the detailer identified scratches on the bonnet and a significant patch of discoloured paint under the clear coat, further inspection using a paint depth indicator produced readings between 180 µm and 260 µm. This was significantly higher than the rest of the car showing around 130 µm suggesting the bonnet had been repaired prior to collection.
I notified the dealer and they were very sympathetic and asked me to provide pictures of the paint depth readings, they suggested we make an oppointment and visit their body shop for advice.
Again very polite and professional they confirmed the bonnet had been repaired at some point and relayed this information to their after sales department.
They apologised and suggested a replacement bonnet be painted and fitted at their approved body shop.
Unfortunately this doesn't seem very attractive to me at the moment, I'm not sure I would be content with a repaired brand new car.
After a conversation with the dealership head of business he has referred the matter to the Land Rover customer care and awaits their reply.
So my dilemma is am I being over cautious or should I just enjoy the car after it's repaired.
Or perhaps I consider rejecting before 30 days?
Unfortunately the detailer identified scratches on the bonnet and a significant patch of discoloured paint under the clear coat, further inspection using a paint depth indicator produced readings between 180 µm and 260 µm. This was significantly higher than the rest of the car showing around 130 µm suggesting the bonnet had been repaired prior to collection.
I notified the dealer and they were very sympathetic and asked me to provide pictures of the paint depth readings, they suggested we make an oppointment and visit their body shop for advice.
Again very polite and professional they confirmed the bonnet had been repaired at some point and relayed this information to their after sales department.
They apologised and suggested a replacement bonnet be painted and fitted at their approved body shop.
Unfortunately this doesn't seem very attractive to me at the moment, I'm not sure I would be content with a repaired brand new car.
After a conversation with the dealership head of business he has referred the matter to the Land Rover customer care and awaits their reply.
So my dilemma is am I being over cautious or should I just enjoy the car after it's repaired.
Or perhaps I consider rejecting before 30 days?