I come from an era when my father could go to a car factory and collect his new car ex-works. Not possible nowadays :0)

Has anyone had experience of having their new car delivered to their home address (car being driven rather than transported)

In the olden days car delivery drivers did not have a particularly good reputation ( justified or not)

Seems like most guys here collect their cars irrespective of distance so I assume that there must be a good reason.

Thanks

GB

If I thought that it was possible to go to Skoda direct in Czechoslovakia and save some money and time I would go as soon as it became available. I do not see why this should not be an option, then one could cut out all of the middle men.

Edited 27 January, 201016 yr by Anthony 1

Having seen a few brand-spanking cars being delivered - usually at excessive speed - I'd never let some trade-plate-monkey drive mine.

Well I can have mine delivered from the dealer in London to Wirral by a driver (ooh err!) or pay extra for a transporter.

Personally I will get the train down (2 hours from Liverpool) and collect, inspect and drive my monster back.

Give me a chance to bond and run her in.

I wouldn’t consider driving her back across Europe though from the factory, too far and I'd probably get lost or arrested.

Cheers, Dave

A lot of delivery drivers are retired chaps these days that do show respect for your new car. Having said that, I would only want to pick mine up from the dealer so that I can give it a once over and clear up any problems before accepting it.

geordiebroon - you can collect from the factory. Buy a Mercedes - its a non chargeable extra.

Seriously though, I would always collect from the point/dealer from whom you are purchasing the vehicle and have the contractual relationship. Then, when you inspect it you have the opportunity to point out the faults to the seller on the spot and if necessary reject the vehicle. Avoid middle men (such as delivery people) - it can muddy the waters if there is a problem with the condition of the vehicle.

In the 70's, Army mates of mine in Germany, used to travel to Sweden to collect their new Volvo's and make a holiday of it.

geordiebroon - you can collect from the factory. Buy a Mercedes - its a non chargeable extra.

Don't buy a Porsche, factory collection is a £400 option!

In the 70's, Army mates of mine in Germany, used to travel to Sweden to collect their new Volvo's and make a holiday of it.

Ray, I have one of those 6 wheel drive Swedish Army Volvo's.'. A German friend who has business dealings in Sweden collected it for me and stored it in Northern Germany. While it was their it was put through the German TUV test and then I drove it all the way home. Wonderful machine, incredible off road.

Thank you all,

I am now well and truly back to my first decision which was to collect the car. I did have a serious wobble though - hence my post :0)

Shrub's point about checking car out fully with the supplier must swing it for everybody.

Thanks again