Thnx Alex - the Dealer is servicing the car this week, even though it hasn`t
done any miles.

DJ

"AlexUK" > wrote in message
...
> DJ,
>
> You will need to register the car with them by calling the phone
> number Pete gave you. Normally you have to pay to register if you are
> the second owner BUT, save yourself some money, its FREE for
> pre-registered vehicles. Here is the URL
>
> http://www.retainagroup.co.uk/updates/vehicle_svl.html
>
> The bad news is you may have to have it serviced ASAP to ensure the
> warranty is kept up to date (one year from registration +/- one month
> or 12,000 miles). Maybe you could get the Dealer to do this before its
> given to you. I am currently checking up on this as I also have an 03
> May pre reg car (156). Car was PDI'd by Alfa fleet, number plates say
> Alfa Fleet, and V5 says Opti lease.
>
> Pre registering cars is mainly used to bump the cars up the sales
> chart and to receive BIG bonuses from the manufacturer for achieving
> sales targets (measured on the number of registrations). For Alfa's
> last year it was a question of getting rid of old shape stock.
>
> Alex
>
>
> On Sun, 23 May 2004 11:35:06 +0100, > wrote:
>
> >On Sat, 22 May 2004 22:34:38 +0100, "New Alfa Owner" >,
> >wrote:
> >
> >>Thanks Gents that's eased my mind. The dealer told me it was a way of
AR
> >>pre-registering the car but the more I thought about it (after I had
paid my
> >>deposit !) the more I couldn't understand how or why a car could only
have
> >>delivery miles (30) after a whole year.
> >>
> >>The car does have the chassis number etched into the front windscreen
and
> >>the side windows are also etched with some infomationl, the dealer
pointed
> >>this out to me after I asked him to confirm it was not an import.
> >>
> >>Wish me luck with my first Alfa.
> >>
> >>DJ
> >You should also notice on the front side windows
> >an ISR number (code number and free telephone)
> >The International Security Register provides both
> >the owner and any buyer with a double security.
> >They will tell you if the seller is actually the owner
> >of the car. If the car has been stolen they will also
> >tell the real owner that someone has tried to sell
> >the car. <g>
> >
> >Along with the car documentation, owner manual, etc.,
> >there should be a Red Wallet with the ISR documents.
> >They have a 24/7 freephone at 07000 111333
> >
> >Look at the side windows of the car for the Label.
> >Before you hand over the money, ask the dealer about
> >the ISR. I am sure they will be happy to reassure you by
> >producing the documents, or ring the number. It's free. <G>
> >
> >Pete
> >--
> > >
> >156 2.0 TS (2001) - Proteo Rosso (his)
> >147 2.0 TS (2002) - Gem Green (her's)
>