So I get a call today...

Flashback:

A few months ago I asked this forum what new car should I get out of a few choices.  The consensus was an Altima.  So on Halloween I purchased a new 2012 Altima 2.5 SL.  I am satisfied, thank you!

Present:

3 weeks have gone by and I still have my paper license plate.

So today I recieve a call from the dealership and I am expecting them to tell me my license plate is in.  That is not the case.  They ask me if I can bring the car in because they screwed up the VIN number and now the DMV and the FINANCE COMPANY have the wrong VIN#.

So I am thinking this sounds like I have a free brand new car because it is in my possession and no one can claim it because no one knows the VIN#.

However, I am not a criminal and I feel I am very blessed to have been financed for this car.  So I told them I would bring it in tomorrow.

After all, if I worked for the dealership I would of drove to the residence or job where the car would be parked and take a picture of the VIN# with out contacting the owner.

Anyways, my question to all of you is, when I bring the car in tomorrow should I ask for some perks since I was honest and brought the car back in, instead of running and trying to get a free car out of this ordeal?  If so, what should I ask for?

Free oil changes, tune-ups, balance/rotate tires, inside/outside/armor-all tires carwash, XM radio, all for life!  Maybe throw in some fog lamps too!

Suggestions are welcome!!!

Not sure, but I would call them and ask before bringing the car in. Once your there they will get the vin#.

But, I wouldn't expect too much.

I thought about that too, I will probably park the car at an adjacent dealership, and try to get what I can get in writing and then bring the car over.

Quote Originally Posted by EddieGordo:

I stopped reading when after the word "Nissan" you didn't have "GTR" or "370z".  Sorry

C'mon man.

Dish, this is a common mistake made by car dealerships. They have a million copies of the vin#. It wouldn't be hard for them to put it together.

The same kind of  thing happened to me. It was supposed to come with the plate, registration and inspection sticker. I had to go back and sit in line for a hour and a half waiting for my sticker on a Saturday because the salesman made a mistake.

Customer service.  

I just checked the contract VIN# and the car VIN#, they match, so I dont understand why they need me.  I am atleast going to try and get a full tank of gas as an incoinvenince fee. 

That's gratuity for you.

I'd make a big stink about it, had I'd been in your shoes. Either that or they just lost a customer.