Worse problems can be covered up by a good body man. The dealer seems to have responded correctly and, in addition, offered compensation.

If it had been seen you wouldn't have known anything about it. I understand your annoyance, but you may in the future be looking for some dealer goodwill. Think of the long term, in my opinion.

You're right to expect it to be perfect if it's brand new. But if they really are only small scratches, the dealer should be able to make it look perfect. Allow them to try and then scrutinise it very carefully - perhaps taking a knowledgeable friend along with you - before you decide whether to accept it.

When I collected my previous Volvo V60 from the dealer, I drove the 25 miles home. Getting out, I noticed two grooves in the paintwork that ran across the width of the roof, as if something had been placed on the car's roof before the paint had hardened.

Rang the dealer straight away, they arranged for a courtesy car to be dropped off and my car picked up for attention in their body shop. They did this, car came back in 'new' condition 2 days later.

Conclusion: let the dealer sort it out and compensate you. Good service isn't the absence of mistakes, it's how they are handled.