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Converting a corsa van

  • 31-03-2013 9:27pm
    #1
    2pack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 616 ✭✭✭


    Just got a 2008 1.3cdti corsa van, UK reg, and would like to convert it into a car, it needs a door and wing repaired due to accident and is category C But vans do not need to be VIC tested ,,
    Would i be better to convert it first in Northern Ireland or pay the Vrt on it as a van, bring it thru and convert it then.
    Any help or advice much appreciated

    Ta


Comments

  • #2
    corkgsxr
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    I'd imagine that'd cost a fair amount. Did ya get it cheap?


  • #3
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    2pack wrote: »
    Just got a 2008 1.3cdti corsa van, UK reg, and would like to convert it into a car, it needs a door and wing repaired due to accident and is category C But vans do not need to be VIC tested ,,
    Would i be better to convert it first in Northern Ireland or pay the Vrt on it as a van, bring it thru and convert it then.
    Any help or advice much appreciated

    Ta
    If your going to be converting it to a car, getting it vrt'd as a commercial won't wash. Tbh converting it isn't worth the hassle or the cost to do it IMO.


  • #4
    2pack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 616 ✭✭✭2pack


    probably better getting it converted in NI first and bring it thru as a car then, think its about 350 to get it done properly and certified im told, the paperwork could be a bit of a hassle


  • #5
    road_high
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,655 ✭✭✭✭road_high


    Why not just buy a normal Corsa car and import it. They are too a penny in the UK. Can't see how you could save any money this route...the cost of adding new seats, windows etc would be high. Plus would it ever look/finish the "same" as a passanger factory model?
    Are there even footwells in the rear of a Corsa van :confused:...plus you'd have to carpet and trim the interior. Just sounds nuts to me for such a common car.


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