jeepmedic
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I recent purchase a new 2014 Durango from my local dealer. They didn't have the exact one that I wanted but had one on their sister lot 80 miles away. A deal was made and they had the vehicle driven to my dealership the next day. I told them that I wanted the vehicle untouched, meaning not washed or waxed or cleaned so that I could inspect the vehicle before I took delivery. I am a detailer so I know how dealerships can screw up a vehicle pretty quick with a scrub brush and a dirty wash bucket. Upon inspection the window sticker had been removed and a small incision had been made in the dash. Kind of like a point of a knife or the edge of a razorblade scraper. The dealer had attempted horribly to cover up and fix the puncture ( I know this because I fix things like this for customers). I asked for a new vehicle and refused delivery. Several days went by and I was told that they could not find a similar vehicle and that they would replace the dash. I was so tired of the back and forth that I agreed to let them replace the entire dash assembly. I have a 3 week wait for the new dash which I understand and then they will install it. I plan on taking detailed pics of the surrounding interior panels and trim so that if they damage anything it will be documented and will have to be replaced. The replacement is said to be extensive, as in dropping the steering column, removing center console, instrument cluster and so on.
Finally my question is, other than documenting the interior so that any damage will have to be repaired, what other precautions should I take? I have the replacement guarantee in writing, and the parts have been ordered. I'm not trying to be difficult but when you purchase something new, it should be by god NEW. The dealer and I have obviously gotten off on the wrong foot because of their dishonest attempt to cover up the puncture in the first place.
Any help or advice is appreciated.
AS MENTIONED ABOVE IT WILL BE TURNED IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF DASH. NOT REPAIRING IT IS NOT AN OPTION. Finally my question is, other than documenting the interior so that any damage will have to be repaired, what other precautions should I take?
Finally my question is, other than documenting the interior so that any damage will have to be repaired, what other precautions should I take? I have the replacement guarantee in writing, and the parts have been ordered. I'm not trying to be difficult but when you purchase something new, it should be by god NEW. The dealer and I have obviously gotten off on the wrong foot because of their dishonest attempt to cover up the puncture in the first place.
Any help or advice is appreciated.
AS MENTIONED ABOVE IT WILL BE TURNED IN FOR REPLACEMENT OF DASH. NOT REPAIRING IT IS NOT AN OPTION. Finally my question is, other than documenting the interior so that any damage will have to be repaired, what other precautions should I take?