Just got back from the factory
Discussion
jonamv8 said:
I was offered it when purchasing my car through the dealer network. Took a few months to come around. Not sure where you would have bought your vehcile from but as an owner perhaps it's something you can get on.
Hmm ok, it was used from Bentley Broughtons Pangbourne, but there is an Aston Martin dealership in their network so will ask them - thanks for the heads up because it sounds thoroughly worth doing.Shmee - I'd definately give them a call and see if it's possible.
I went with a friend thinking there would be a few people going around with us but was pleasantly surprised to realise that we would be taken around on our own which was good. The gentleman found out I owned a Vantage and throughout the entire visit focussed on elements specific to my car as well as covering the entire range.
I've had a few issues with mine which I told him about and on the way round he spent the time discussing those particular issues in front of where the technicians were installing those actual components which I appreciated.
Plus - Spent a bit of time looking over 2 1-77 body shells - absolute craftsmanship!
I went with a friend thinking there would be a few people going around with us but was pleasantly surprised to realise that we would be taken around on our own which was good. The gentleman found out I owned a Vantage and throughout the entire visit focussed on elements specific to my car as well as covering the entire range.
I've had a few issues with mine which I told him about and on the way round he spent the time discussing those particular issues in front of where the technicians were installing those actual components which I appreciated.
Plus - Spent a bit of time looking over 2 1-77 body shells - absolute craftsmanship!
No photos allowed. Thought it's not much different to the other supercar ones tbh (excl Pagani who would *really* blow your mind, the way they do things).
Went to Gaydon for the home coming. Really interesting tour. I'd either try calling the factory direct, or a dealer to ask about visits. I would expect it harder to get one if you don't own an Aston, but who knows.
Went to Gaydon for the home coming. Really interesting tour. I'd either try calling the factory direct, or a dealer to ask about visits. I would expect it harder to get one if you don't own an Aston, but who knows.
Murph7355 said:
No photos allowed. Thought it's not much different to the other supercar ones tbh (excl Pagani who would *really* blow your mind, the way they do things).
Went to Gaydon for the home coming. Really interesting tour. I'd either try calling the factory direct, or a dealer to ask about visits. I would expect it harder to get one if you don't own an Aston, but who knows.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brrm/sets/72157601945...Went to Gaydon for the home coming. Really interesting tour. I'd either try calling the factory direct, or a dealer to ask about visits. I would expect it harder to get one if you don't own an Aston, but who knows.
That album implies you can take pictures.
Edited by Shmee on Thursday 18th November 16:20
I did the factory tour in february and i can confirm,definitely no photography is allowed.our tour guide even got jumpy when people pulled their mobile phones out of their pockets.
Quite how that guy got away with it is another matter.
And swiftly back on topic,a factory visit is extremely worthwhile,even to an employee like myself
Quite how that guy got away with it is another matter.
And swiftly back on topic,a factory visit is extremely worthwhile,even to an employee like myself
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