alex_leigh67

I haven't actually got it yet, so no chickens are being counted

Never have I been happy to read the words 'arrived in Grimsby' as I was today I was actually sad enough to look at the 'ship tracker' mentioned on another thread and I saw on of the 'highway' car carriers heading into Grimsby so I kind of hoped my car would be on it. Now just needs picking up, depositing in Sheffield and PDI'ing. At this rate I'll be < 6 weeks from order to delivery.

Hard to know what's happening post Jan 1. On the plus side most of us who ordered in Aug were told 12 weeks and it's looking closer to 8-10.

I'm not sure what causes the randomness. If mine turns up - say - second week in October that'll be 4 weeks before the dealer 'expected' and 8 weeks before the 'latest handover data' on the order. Did yours have lots of special options? Oh mines a confirmed MY21 car. USB C works for me so I'm happy with that. (although sad to be losing the torch)

Back on the original topic, I called Skoda for an update as I'd not heard from my dealer if the car had changed status (build week was scheduled for last week). Apparently it's now waiting for shipping. So I guess it was Assuming 4 weeks, then it'll be exactly 8 weeks from order. Without wishing to re-ignite ^^ discussion, I asked the dealer what would happen Jan 1 and he said he had no idea and they were waiting for advice from Skoda UK. As it won't be long before orders taken will fall into '21 delivery. He was pretty worried about it both in terms of potential confusion and unhappy customers.

My Dealer (Rainsworth Skoka) called me today to tell me mine is 'Status 20' with a build week of next week. I only ordered in two weeks ago. Expected delivery would be 3rd of 4th week in October. So around 8 weeks from order. Could still all go horribly wrong of course but I'm very happy with those dates. That's for a 1.5 TSI DSG SE-L. Options; towbar, leather, virtual cockpit and speed warning.

That’s useful to know, thanks. I’m sure I’ve done it a few times on other cars! A set of 17inch steels then.

I was a bit concerned when my SEL 1.5 order showed 19in wheels. I have 19in runflats on my current 520 touring (SE not M-Sport) and they are harsh! Especially around here (Herefordshire) where the roads are a crumbling mess. So reassured by reading this thread. I am considering a set of 'winter fronts' (mine arrives end Nov) and assume the 19s will cost more than the 18s.

When I ordered mine (same engine/DSG), I was told a non factory tow bar (without the engine change, I think they told me it was the oil cooler?) would invalidate the warranty. I did push back a bit because I'm only ever 'towing' my MTB trailer which just hooks onto the tow bar and isn't heavy. But they were adamant I had to pay the £885 for the Skoda fitted option.

Oops. Yes. Otherwise that would be a heck a delivery date

I was told 12 weeks for a 1.5TSI DSG. That was ordered last week. I did ask a couple of times if that was still valid. Assured that it was. We shall see! update; just checked the order paperwork and it has 'Committed handover date 28/11/21' which is a bit more than 12 weeks but at least it's this year!