TBH if they had said 12 - 14 months from order I would have accepted it, not been happy, but would have accepted it as some things just are. What I don’t like is the bouncing around because I can’t plan properly. I’m told it’s the same with Land Rover and many others.
T6.1 new order delays
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Modern vehicles rely on many third party companies on a just in time supply chain. With shortages with chips and shipping it must be a nightmare getting everything together to assemble at the moment. It’s not just VW.
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The chip shortage is getting worse
The semiconductor supply crunch came for cars and phones. Now consumers are facing higher prices.
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Did you not know it was being built? Did the dealer just call you and say your van has arrived without warning?
So Guys.. the dealer spoke to me.. in July to say..I had a build date of the 12/7... I took it with a pinch of salt tbh.. to my surprise.. i got a phone call to say the Van is in the Uk.. at the Port.. my question is.. how long does it take.. to get from the Port.. to the dealer.. tia
Shouldn‘t be too long. Could be anything from 2-3 days to 2 weeks to get to dealer, who then needs a couple of days to PDI it.
Just remember to tell them not to clean it, so you can get it detailed by someone who won’t create a load of swirl marks in the paintwork!
Just a quick update..The van has arrived at the dealers.. Theyve just rang me to say.. can i pay the invoice.. and then the will deliver the van to me... I'm made up.. thanks for the input guys.. the vans booked in at T4 life for some Mods.. on the 25/8.. cant wait
That is unreal. Scared to ask my dealer now! I ordered in March
Just got this through today from the people,I’m working with
As you know Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have had to suspend the 2021 RFO contracts due to the production challenges caused by problems in the global supply chains and the COVID pandemic.
The Volkswagen Group’s task force has been working to minimise the effects of the global semiconductor bottleneck on products in the Group, but new outbreaks of COVID-19 in Asia are leading to further pressure on key semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
Unfortunately one of the results of this is that production has been reduced further for the UK market and is not recoverable in 2021. We are therefore unable to re-open the 2021 / 2022 contracts.
Given this further cut in production, we need to reduce the volume sold in the channel by 10% for the rest of the year. This will affect your contractual volume and the vehicles in your order bank.
As you know Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles have had to suspend the 2021 RFO contracts due to the production challenges caused by problems in the global supply chains and the COVID pandemic.
The Volkswagen Group’s task force has been working to minimise the effects of the global semiconductor bottleneck on products in the Group, but new outbreaks of COVID-19 in Asia are leading to further pressure on key semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
Unfortunately one of the results of this is that production has been reduced further for the UK market and is not recoverable in 2021. We are therefore unable to re-open the 2021 / 2022 contracts.
Given this further cut in production, we need to reduce the volume sold in the channel by 10% for the rest of the year. This will affect your contractual volume and the vehicles in your order bank.
What have you ordered?
That’s never good news to receive. Was on the end of a similar email in Feb this year, but fortunately was able to recover the situation with another dealer. Fully understand the frustration you and others in the same boat will be feeling.
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