Manheim inspection services
Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 6:19 pm
Hi All,
Just wondering if anyone has had dealings with these people. I recently had to hand back a C4 cactus that was at the end of its three year lease contract. I had kept it in good condition, no dents scratches etc even got brand new tyres but Citreon had subcontracted this company to inspect the vehicle and found £460 damage to the car. Most of that was for a new windscreen as they said that it was 'delaminated'. The windscreen in question was a replacement from autoglass and was about 6 months old or less. I was totally unprepared for this bill as I have had lease cars before and never had to pay for any damage, either real or imagined. The 'damage' on the car was very light wear and tear from 3 years of careful driving. I even kept it well within the 24000 mileage. The inspector even said to me 'its not really de-laminated but thats what I have to write on the report' There was a small patch of discoloration on one corner of the glass which he said was where autoglass hadn't properly sealed it. I am currently in discussion with citreon finance about this but wondered if any one else had a similar experience.
Many thanks,
John.
Just wondering if anyone has had dealings with these people. I recently had to hand back a C4 cactus that was at the end of its three year lease contract. I had kept it in good condition, no dents scratches etc even got brand new tyres but Citreon had subcontracted this company to inspect the vehicle and found £460 damage to the car. Most of that was for a new windscreen as they said that it was 'delaminated'. The windscreen in question was a replacement from autoglass and was about 6 months old or less. I was totally unprepared for this bill as I have had lease cars before and never had to pay for any damage, either real or imagined. The 'damage' on the car was very light wear and tear from 3 years of careful driving. I even kept it well within the 24000 mileage. The inspector even said to me 'its not really de-laminated but thats what I have to write on the report' There was a small patch of discoloration on one corner of the glass which he said was where autoglass hadn't properly sealed it. I am currently in discussion with citreon finance about this but wondered if any one else had a similar experience.
Many thanks,
John.