Vauxhall Ampera

I'm considering buying a vauxhall ampera 2014.

My question is, are there any garages in the country that could work on this car should something go wrong?

I phoned two opel garages today who both said they cannot. Hopefully someone can answer my question.
Regards,
Richard.

colm_mcm

I'd say Charles Hurst in Belfast would be the only show in town for this.

bazz26

Yeah, I'd say if you live within a reasonable distance to a dealer in the North it's probably your best option.

colm_mcm

colm_mcm wrote: »

I'd say Charles Hurst in Belfast would be the only show in town for this.

Thanks Colm

bazz26

bazz26 wrote: »

Yeah, I'd say if you live within a reasonable distance to a dealer in the North it's probably your best option.

Reasonable as in Cork?

bazz26

That's a fair distance to travel if something goes wrong and what if the car cannot get there by itself? I live in Limerick and a few years ago had to travel to Belfast for warranty work on a UK imported VW. Luckily I was able to drive the car up there but parts had to be ordered in which meant I had to stay overnight. Still worked out cheaper than me paying to get it repaired out of my own pocket down here but if the car needed to be transported up there then it could have been a different story.

colm_mcm

I like the Ampera,, but there's no way I'd buy one.

colm_mcm

colm_mcm wrote: »

I like the Ampera,, but there's no way I'd buy one.

Because of lack of service in the south or?

colm_mcm

Yes, and worries over future parts availability.

colm_mcm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Yes, and worries over future parts availability.

Ya this is my concern too. Really like this car, i'm not sure what else to consider. I refuse to buy a diesel. I'd love a gs 300h, is 300h, or 450h but they look out of my reach at the moment.

colm_mcm

Is the fallback of the extended range the appeal over the likes of a Leaf?

bazz26

What about a CT200h?

colm_mcm

colm_mcm wrote: »

Is the fallback of the extended range the appeal over the likes of a Leaf?

Ya that and it's actually a nice looking car.

bazz26

bazz26 wrote: »

What about a CT200h?

Are they any good?

colm_mcm

allinthehead wrote: »

Are they any good?

They're brilliant. They're not a plug in hybrid though, they're basically a Prius that doesn't look ****.

air

There's a guy around Foxrock / Leopardstown with a white one.
I spoke with him and he mentioned that he bought it from an Irish dealer and confirmed that they also service it for him. I can't recall who the dealer was though.