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top totty · Mar 3rd, 2003, 11:43 AM

Went to pick our new Cooper on Saturday only to find they'd stuck a Union Jack on the roof!Something we'd never requested. We had it removed only to get home and discover deep scratches on the roof. Gutted.

It's going back to be fixed but apart from that the car and dealer were great and haven't stopped smiling all weekend!

KenL · Mar 3rd, 2003, 11:51 AM

That's absolutely ridiculous.

I would demand some compensation for that.

Surprised that removing a roof decal damaged the paint.

Hat · Mar 3rd, 2003, 12:42 PM

sounds suspiciously like the roof was already scratched on delivery & they tried to hide it by sticking a roof decal on hoping you'd keep it.

Bonjour · Mar 3rd, 2003, 12:43 PM

I go with Hat on this one.

AidenL · Mar 3rd, 2003, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hat
sounds suspiciously like the roof was already scratched on delivery & they tried to hide it by sticking a roof decal on hoping you'd keep it.

Yeah, that would seem logical alright....sneaky though.....

bobnobski · Mar 3rd, 2003, 01:36 PM

U get a free roof logo & ask them to remove it!

SoggyCornFlakes · Mar 3rd, 2003, 01:57 PM

I'll have the decal if you've still got them in one piece

bobnobski · Mar 3rd, 2003, 02:00 PM

MINI have now run out of UNion Jack roof flags, they shipped them all out to the gulf. The brits are having em on top of there landrovers to stop the Yanks mistaking them for Iraqis!

GAJ · Mar 3rd, 2003, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bobnobski
MINI have now run out of UNion Jack roof flags, they shipped them all out to the gulf. The brits are having em on top of there landrovers to stop the Yanks mistaking them for Iraqis!

Good idea too!

Pebbles · Mar 4th, 2003, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hat
sounds suspiciously like the roof was already scratched on delivery & they tried to hide it by sticking a roof decal on hoping you'd keep it.

** I agree 100% **

My dealer said the bonnet stripes are already on the car when it's shipped over but the Union Jack that I want will be applied at the dealership ! He said that way it doesn't get damaged in shipping! and he added that they would charge the going rate for the labor to apply it. I believe him! Obviously your roof was damaged in shipping and they wanted to cover it up!

dco43054 · Mar 4th, 2003, 03:24 AM

Just FYI - does everyone realize that dealers regularly repair blemishes that occur on cars in transit?

The Vehicle Prep Centers exist at ports of entry overseas to take care of anything that happened while in transit. The VPCs contain body shops, all sort of spare wheels and parts, and those dent repair stations. All sorts of things happen in transit, especially when there is an ocean voyages to boot.

I can't imagine a dealer going through the trouble of putting a the decal on the roof to cover a scratch that the body shop could take care of in less time. I can imagine one going on by mistake, and someone scratching a roof being a little to careless when taking it back off.

Peace,

Dave

ChrisGJ · Mar 4th, 2003, 10:59 AM

The marks were definitely done when either fitting or removing the roof because the lines are in the shape of the union jack segments.

The dealer came to collect the car from our house this morning so let's hope that they come back with good news!!

What worries us is that with the roof being some sort of vinyl (anybody know exactly what the material is?) the marks are actually cuts and not just scratches!

Mar 3rd, 2003, 11:43 AM	#1
top totty MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Union Jack on the roof by mistake Went to pick our new Cooper on Saturday only to find they'd stuck a Union Jack on the roof!Something we'd never requested. We had it removed only to get home and discover deep scratches on the roof. Gutted. It's going back to be fixed but apart from that the car and dealer were great and haven't stopped smiling all weekend!

Mar 3rd, 2003, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	That's absolutely ridiculous. I would demand some compensation for that. Surprised that removing a roof decal damaged the paint. Red/Black R56 Cooper

Mar 3rd, 2003, 12:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Hat sounds suspiciously like the roof was already scratched on delivery & they tried to hide it by sticking a roof decal on hoping you'd keep it. Yeah, that would seem logical alright....sneaky though..... *Global Moderator*

Mar 3rd, 2003, 01:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:55 AM Posts: 939 Offline	that's charming U get a free roof logo & ask them to remove it!

Mar 3rd, 2003, 01:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 33,225 Offline	I'll have the decal if you've still got them in one piece Click here to Welease Woss and Bwand MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

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Mar 3rd, 2003, 12:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hat ITS RAINNIN' SIDEWAYS My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 15,920 Offline	sounds suspiciously like the roof was already scratched on delivery & they tried to hide it by sticking a roof decal on hoping you'd keep it.

Mar 3rd, 2003, 12:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 02:55 AM Posts: 1,519 Offline	I go with Hat on this one.

Mar 3rd, 2003, 02:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 02:55 AM Posts: 939 Offline	MINI have now run out of UNion Jack roof flags, they shipped them all out to the gulf. The brits are having em on top of there landrovers to stop the Yanks mistaking them for Iraqis!

Mar 3rd, 2003, 05:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
GAJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 02:55 AM Posts: 261 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by bobnobski MINI have now run out of UNion Jack roof flags, they shipped them all out to the gulf. The brits are having em on top of there landrovers to stop the Yanks mistaking them for Iraqis! Good idea too! Black Cooper, White Roof, White 5 Stars, Chrome Shark Gill Side Vents, Red & Black Cloth/Leather and Silver, Chili Pack, Single Slot C.D. Player, Factory Alarm, Automatic A/C, SS+, a wee black and white cow hanging from the passengers sun-visor and t

Mar 4th, 2003, 01:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pebbles MINI2 Oldie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, Texas Local Time: 08:55 PM Posts: 292 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Hat sounds suspiciously like the roof was already scratched on delivery & they tried to hide it by sticking a roof decal on hoping you'd keep it. I agree 100% My dealer said the bonnet stripes are already on the car when it's shipped over but the Union Jack that I want will be applied at the dealership ! He said that way it doesn't get damaged in shipping! and he added that they would charge the going rate for the labor to apply it. I believe him! Obviously your roof was damaged in shipping and they wanted to cover it up!

Mar 4th, 2003, 03:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
dco43054 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Local Time: 08:55 PM Posts: 646 Offline	Just FYI - does everyone realize that dealers regularly repair blemishes that occur on cars in transit? The Vehicle Prep Centers exist at ports of entry overseas to take care of anything that happened while in transit. The VPCs contain body shops, all sort of spare wheels and parts, and those dent repair stations. All sorts of things happen in transit, especially when there is an ocean voyages to boot. I can't imagine a dealer going through the trouble of putting a the decal on the roof to cover a scratch that the body shop could take care of in less time. I can imagine one going on by mistake, and someone scratching a roof being a little to careless when taking it back off. Peace, Dave Gotten anything useful from MINI2? How about giving a little something back? '03 MCS BRG/W Anthracite Pkg 1,2,3

Mar 4th, 2003, 10:59 AM	#12 (permalink)
ChrisGJ MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 01:55 AM Posts: 52 Offline	The marks were definitely done when either fitting or removing the roof because the lines are in the shape of the union jack segments. The dealer came to collect the car from our house this morning so let's hope that they come back with good news!! What worries us is that with the roof being some sort of vinyl (anybody know exactly what the material is?) the marks are actually cuts and not just scratches!

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