Prepping a Mercedes
10-31-2002, 06:11 PM
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Prepping a Mercedes
My dealer said that my car hasn't arrived at the prep center yet. What the hell is a prep center and what do they do there? I forgot to ask.
10-31-2002, 06:31 PM
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it is where they take off the plastic, clean the inside, wash your car, and put cheap *** wax on it, if your gonna detail your car, tell them only to detail the interior, ans rims, not the paint
10-31-2002, 07:17 PM
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The dealer could also be referring to the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC). Some also refer to it as the prep center. Do a Google search for Mercedes +VPC and you can find out more info.
10-31-2002, 08:19 PM
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Good idea, bmms8. Here's one of those articles:
MBUSA Opens New VPC in Carson, CA
Carson, Calif. -- Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. (MBUSA) officially opened a new state-of-the art vehicle preparation center (VPC) in Carson, California that will prepare vehicles for wholesale delivery to 103 Mercedes-Benz retailers in 18 western states, servicing approximately 3,000 to 4,000 vehicles per month. The new Vehicle Preparation Center, a 110,000-square-foot facility, represents an investment of $10 million.
"Our new state-of-the-art facility will enable us to get cars to our clients as quickly as possible by reducing the overall time it takes to get vehicles from production to market," said Hal Whiteford, vice president of operations, MBUSA.
"Our daily processing capacity has improved significantly allowing us to get vehicles from the port to the retailers quicker. The results are more cost effective and there is less waiting time for the client."
VPCs are the final quality check by MBUSA to ensure that all vehicles meet the company's high standard for quality prior to shipment to retailers. VPCs also install optional accessories such as cellular telephones and CD players. The new facility houses an automated car wash, testing and inspection stations, and state-of-the art mechanical and body repair shops.
The New Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Preparation Center is located in the Watson Industrial Center South, at 22707 Wilmington Avenue in Carson, Calif., and employs 50.
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. operates two other VPCs; one is located in Belcamp, Maryland, the other in Jacksonville, Florida.
MBUSA Opens New VPC in Carson, CA
Carson, Calif. -- Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. (MBUSA) officially opened a new state-of-the art vehicle preparation center (VPC) in Carson, California that will prepare vehicles for wholesale delivery to 103 Mercedes-Benz retailers in 18 western states, servicing approximately 3,000 to 4,000 vehicles per month. The new Vehicle Preparation Center, a 110,000-square-foot facility, represents an investment of $10 million.
"Our new state-of-the-art facility will enable us to get cars to our clients as quickly as possible by reducing the overall time it takes to get vehicles from production to market," said Hal Whiteford, vice president of operations, MBUSA.
"Our daily processing capacity has improved significantly allowing us to get vehicles from the port to the retailers quicker. The results are more cost effective and there is less waiting time for the client."
VPCs are the final quality check by MBUSA to ensure that all vehicles meet the company's high standard for quality prior to shipment to retailers. VPCs also install optional accessories such as cellular telephones and CD players. The new facility houses an automated car wash, testing and inspection stations, and state-of-the art mechanical and body repair shops.
The New Mercedes-Benz Vehicle Preparation Center is located in the Watson Industrial Center South, at 22707 Wilmington Avenue in Carson, Calif., and employs 50.
Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. operates two other VPCs; one is located in Belcamp, Maryland, the other in Jacksonville, Florida.
10-31-2002, 08:37 PM
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I really doubt if they even check emissions for M-B's - maybe the VPC's for the exotic cars do since there's a big difference between emissions for a stock vs. race setup.
Per that article:
VPCs are the final quality check by MBUSA to ensure that all vehicles meet the company's high standard for quality prior to shipment to retailers. VPCs also install optional accessories such as cellular telephones and CD players. The new facility houses an automated car wash, testing and inspection stations, and state-of-the art mechanical and body repair shops.
Per that article:
VPCs are the final quality check by MBUSA to ensure that all vehicles meet the company's high standard for quality prior to shipment to retailers. VPCs also install optional accessories such as cellular telephones and CD players. The new facility houses an automated car wash, testing and inspection stations, and state-of-the art mechanical and body repair shops.
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11-01-2002, 02:46 AM
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My car is also there - here the dealer calls it PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) and he told me that they do the detailing and the final checkups etc..
11-01-2002, 02:01 PM
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Originally posted by muhri2
My car is also there - here the dealer calls it PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) and he told me that they do the detailing and the final checkups etc..
My car is also there - here the dealer calls it PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) and he told me that they do the detailing and the final checkups etc..
11-06-2002, 12:47 AM
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Originally posted by MadManAboutTown
"Our new state-of-the-art facility will enable us to get cars to our clients as quickly as possible by reducing the overall time it takes to get vehicles from production to market," said Hal Whiteford, vice president of operations, MBUSA.
"Our new state-of-the-art facility will enable us to get cars to our clients as quickly as possible by reducing the overall time it takes to get vehicles from production to market," said Hal Whiteford, vice president of operations, MBUSA.
