hoofboy Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Picking up my a3 in 10 days, when I go to collect what should I expect to blag free, mats etc. Would appreciate others blags on collection. Who got the most? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3fy Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Is it not too late, as the deal is done and they have your money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 They wouldn't give me rear mats....but I Got a Litre of Oil (in a nice little bag) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3fy Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Brother got that with his Cab as standard I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h5djr Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 All new A3s should come with a litre of AVS spec oil in a special bag in the boot. I managed to negotiate a reduction on GAP Insurance when I collected the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3fy Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Is that the thing where the replace the car to the new car value if goes walkies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 [ QUOTE ] All new A3s should come with a litre of AVS spec oil in a special bag in the boot. [/ QUOTE ] Oh well looks like I got nothing then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h5djr Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Yes GAP Insurance makes up the difference between what the insurance pay-out and the cost of a new replacement of the same spec. It works if the car is stolen and not recovered or is a total write-off in an accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmmacauley Posted September 10, 2005 Report Share Posted September 10, 2005 Gap insurance is to make up the difference between your insurance company payout and cost to replace in the event of a total loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicblue Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 I got an Audi key ring - the 4 ring logo variety, cheesey in the extreme - went in the bin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runflat Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 How many years was GAP insurance for? My insurer includes NEW for NEW for the first 12 months as standard, so not worth buying for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple_nurple Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Gap insurance is to make up the difference between your insurance company payout and cost to replace in the event of a total loss. [/ QUOTE ] Am I right in thinking GAP insurance is completely useless for a new car in the first year, because a fully comprehensive policy will replace the car on a new for old basis anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulb Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 you could have got about £10 for that keyring on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 [ QUOTE ] you could have got about £10 for that keyring on ebay. [/ QUOTE ] Really? I got 2 of them, I'll take £15 for the pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Am I right in thinking GAP insurance is completely useless for a new car in the first year, because a fully comprehensive policy will replace the car on a new for old basis anyway? [/ QUOTE ] When I bought my A3 they tried to sell me this, I asked this question his reply was; "whilst your insurance company may offer a similar thing for the first 12 months, our GAP will cover your policy excess of up to £250 for the policy period." So I suppose that it's worth £250, in the unlikely event... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quattroboy Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Gap insurance is to make up the difference between your insurance company payout and cost to replace in the event of a total loss. [/ QUOTE ] I thought GAP insurance covered the difference between the insurance company payout and outstanding finance on the car, because after say 18 months you probably owe more than the car is worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadweller Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 You have done the deal. Think all you can expect now is a coffee and a go on the playstation (in those lovely leather seats people seem to get so excited about)! You can always look forward to your Audi magazine, which whilst having nothing to help you with your recent purchase, will try to sell you another car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeDesmo Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 [ QUOTE ] I thought GAP insurance covered the difference between the insurance company payout and outstanding finance on the car, because after say 18 months you probably owe more than the car is worth. [/ QUOTE ] There were 2 GAP policies on offer; GAP (shortfall protection) for cars that are financed by Audi Finance, this pays the difference between what the insurance pays and what you owe to AF, example car is stolen and Insurance company pay you £15k but the amount to settle finance is £20k, GAP pays you £5k, but you still lose any deposit and can't afford a new car. And GAP Plus (return to invoice); This gives you back the difference between your Insurance payout and full Invoice price of the car (up to a maximum of £15k) example; your car costs £25k it gets stolen & insurance pay you what (they deem) it's worth eg £15k, GAP policy then pays you the extra £10k, so that you could replace it (assuming the price has not gone up!). In my opinion, if you're going to get it get the GAP Plus as it does what Insurance should really do; New for Old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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