Wanted to get the general consensus here on this.
Picked up my brand new Fiesta ST a couple of weeks ago and on collection day I noticed a very small chip on the front "lip" of the bonnet. It looks like someone had caught it when opening/closing the bonnet, possibly with a ring or something.
I noticed and said I was not happy and we came to a deal whereby they would rectify the chip and also give me the 5 year Ford warranty extension (which I was going to buy anyway), worth £260 for free.
It is going into their body shop (the dealers proper Ford body shop) to have it done but the guy I spoke to said they would be sanding down the area and blending etc. They have assured me that if I am not happy with it they will do it again until I am and that obviously all my Ford paint warranty will stay completely intact.
However today I have been having second thoughts about the whole thing. The chip is only noticeable when going up close and scrutinising the front of the bonnet but I know it is there and I don't think a brand new car should have these blemishes so I want it fixed. At the same time though, I am concerned that the bonnet will no longer have the factory finish and I have read nothing a bodyshop can do, no matter how good will be as good as the factory paint job. I have a very keen eye so I know i will notice any slight discrepancy.
I doubt I will get anything else from the dealer as compensation if I choose not to go ahead with the repair as they have already given me the warranty extension and offered to put right the chip.
I am just not sure what to do at this stage.
What would you guys do in this situation?
Picked up my brand new Fiesta ST a couple of weeks ago and on collection day I noticed a very small chip on the front "lip" of the bonnet. It looks like someone had caught it when opening/closing the bonnet, possibly with a ring or something.
I noticed and said I was not happy and we came to a deal whereby they would rectify the chip and also give me the 5 year Ford warranty extension (which I was going to buy anyway), worth £260 for free.
It is going into their body shop (the dealers proper Ford body shop) to have it done but the guy I spoke to said they would be sanding down the area and blending etc. They have assured me that if I am not happy with it they will do it again until I am and that obviously all my Ford paint warranty will stay completely intact.
However today I have been having second thoughts about the whole thing. The chip is only noticeable when going up close and scrutinising the front of the bonnet but I know it is there and I don't think a brand new car should have these blemishes so I want it fixed. At the same time though, I am concerned that the bonnet will no longer have the factory finish and I have read nothing a bodyshop can do, no matter how good will be as good as the factory paint job. I have a very keen eye so I know i will notice any slight discrepancy.
I doubt I will get anything else from the dealer as compensation if I choose not to go ahead with the repair as they have already given me the warranty extension and offered to put right the chip.
I am just not sure what to do at this stage.

What would you guys do in this situation?