***** Motors chat - round 12 *****

MetzgerMeister

This thread is for motoring topics which you feel are not worthy of starting a new thread for, banter from a meet or general motoring related chit chat.

Keep it clean, be nice and helpful.

Motors charter applies.

Round 11 is HERE

AndyBoBandy

Does anyone believe Brexit is going to make it more difficult/impossible to bring a car in from the U.K.?

Myself & herself have been talking about it, but are wondering are we on a 12 month countdown now before it's too late!

https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=106508817&postcount=9439

Hopefully he gets put off the road for years.

bazz26

AndyBoBandy wrote: »

Does anyone believe Brexit is going to make it more difficult/impossible to bring a car in from the U.K.?

Myself & herself have been talking about it, but are wondering are we on a 12 month countdown now before it's too late!

If the Brits leave the customs union then most likely you could have to pay VAT on imports too as well as VRT making importing a car very expensive but there is so much up in the air at the moment it's hard to tell what way it's going to pan out. There really was no plan in place for a "Leave" vote.

MetzgerMeister

I can see another referendum in which they will try and have a "Stay" vote.

Ubbquittious

bazz26 wrote: »

If the Brits leave the customs union then most likely you could have to pay VAT on imports too as well as VRT making importing a car very expensive but there is so much up in the air at the moment it's hard to tell what way it's going to pan out. There really was no plan in place for a "Leave" vote.

Will it become much harder to import kit cars and Ariels after the big Brex?

bazz26

No idea but I cannot see it being easy at the moment either given the way insurance companies don't like anything that's not vanilla in their minds. Remember insurance companies here tend to class cars like a 130bhp Bora as a sports car.

ELM327

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I can see another referendum in which they will try and have a "Stay" vote.

They should give it the good old Nice/Lisbon treaty option and have a second referendum

MetzgerMeister

ELM327 wrote: »

They should give it the good old Nice/Lisbon treaty option and have a second referendum

That's exactly what I had in my mind

davycc

Gsf are having a weekend sale on car parts, use code wow56 from Ireland saved my self 100.€

56% off a new Bosch battery 027 s4 60amp in my case, full price 189€,

Including free delivery it's ended up only costing me 82€ thank you very much Gsf

tcawley29

davycc wrote: »

Gsf are having a weekend sale on car parts, use code wow56 from Ireland saved my self 100.€

56% off a new Bosch battery 027 s4 60amp in my case, full price 189€,

Including free delivery it's ended up only costing me 82€ thank you very much Gsf

Whats gsf?

davycc

tcawley29 wrote: »

Whats gsf?

German Swedish and French car parts!
Two office's in Dublin Beaumont branch on my doorstep almost.
Free courier delivery if you order something over 30€
https://www.gsfcarparts.ie

colm_mcm

Originally Posted by colm_mcm View Post
Fuel filter is only due on those every 120k

Originally posted by mickiemcfist
I always find it weird that fuel filters have different service intervals car to car, I used to change them every 40k & still do, surely petrol has the same amount of sediment whether in a civic or a Carrera.

A Carrera will go through a lot more fuel in 40k than a Civic will.

Also given that the filter on the civic is so inaccessible (think it’s under the centre console because of the fuel tank position under the front seats) they may have fitted an oversized filter

bazz26

What's the story with getting a fresh UK import a D reg if you don't have an address there? It's being sold by a fairly big dealer so is it a matter of just getting them to stick Dublin at the end of the address and then once issued a registration, just log onto the motor tax website and change the address to the correct county before taxing it? Anyone done similar?

Disclaimer: I'm not one for believing in this D reg nonsense but the car has a somewhat limit market so for resale purposes a D reg would probably be more universally accepted.

Esel

You would need a Dublin address.

UnknownSpecies

When VRTing the car, the address on the proof of address you provide is the one that determines the reg. I just did this recently. Gave a Cork proof of address (my home home) and then once I got the log book and went to tax it, I changed the address to my current one. Got my C reg number on the day in the VRT centre.

edit. tl;dr yes sticking Dublin on it before he dealer registers it should work. Not sure what sort of proof they'll need from a dealer.

Leonard Hofstadter

bazz26 wrote: »

If the Brits leave the customs union then most likely you could have to pay VAT on imports too as well as VRT making importing a car very expensive but there is so much up in the air at the moment it's hard to tell what way it's going to pan out. There really was no plan in place for a "Leave" vote.

Since there's now going to be a transition deal until the end of 2020, I would have thought everything will continue as is until then at least.

A deal would have to include cars (for the UK given how many cars are made over there, and if they've caved so much on other areas, I don't see why they won't compromise to get that put through as well) so it's highly unlikely there will be any kind of tariffs (customs duties) either, but I suppose it is possible that VAT will have to be paid on imports with it being non-EU.

bazz26

UnknownSpecies wrote: »

When VRTing the car, the address on the proof of address you provide is the one that determines the reg. I just did this recently. Gave a Cork proof of address (my home home) and then once I got the log book and went to tax it, I changed the address to my current one. Got my C reg number on the day in the VRT centre.

edit. tl;dr yes sticking Dublin on it before he dealer registers it should work. Not sure what sort of proof they'll need from a dealer.

I can understand that if an individual is VRTing a car themselves but it's very possible that the VRT is already paid by the dealer but the car is not registered yet until it's sold. When I bought my last imported car from a dealer I was never asked for proof of address when they registered it. They just asked me if I wanted the reg in my county or theres.

colm_mcm

Yep, I think it’s the same as registering a new car, they don’t look for any proof. You could register the car at the garages address using their post code, tax it, then change address?

colm_mcm

If ye have a spare 47 minutes, this documentary on the production of limousines in Russia is brilliant.

https://youtu.be/cHRX_6rBs6M

Dartz

Think one of the scum vans got me outside Cork.

The thing was hidden by a truck on the inside lane right up until I was alongside it - doing a hundred and eight.

Still, backfiring it through the Jack Laynch tunnel amused.

morritty

davycc wrote: »

German Swedish and French car parts!
Two office's in Dublin Beaumont branch on my doorstep almost.
Free courier delivery if you order something over 30€
https://www.gsfcarparts.ie

Nice one, might have to grab one, think my battery is getting a bit old now. and handy being a 2 minute walk

davycc

morritty wrote: »

Nice one, might have to grab one, think my battery is getting a bit old now. and handy being a 2 minute walk

You can order online and check it's in stock , pay by credit card and click the collect button on ther checkout screen.

.. a friend of mine sent it to me as i was crying about my battery going two days after the 16 year old car hit 150k miles Saved myself a ton for once so just trying to pass on the good karma

Cantona's Collars

http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/turbo-trainers/turbo-trainer-accessories/tacx-tablet-handlebar-mount

Just waiting to see someone attach one of these to the handlebars of their road bike so they can watch YouTube while weaving through traffic.

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32808337228.html?pid=808_0000_0209&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32808337228

We can get one of these for the cars,not a bit unsafe.;)

JoeA3

bazz26 wrote: »

What's the story with getting a fresh UK import a D reg if you don't have an address there? It's being sold by a fairly big dealer so is it a matter of just getting them to stick Dublin at the end of the address and then once issued a registration, just log onto the motor tax website and change the address to the correct county before taxing it? Anyone done similar?

Disclaimer: I'm not one for believing in this D reg nonsense but the car has a somewhat limit market so for resale purposes a D reg would probably be more universally accepted.

Yep, I did this. Just give them any address. I gave my sister’s but I’m pretty certain it’s not verified, so literally anything will do.

bazz26

My new wheels:



Disclaimer: Not an actual photo of the car but you get the idea.

CIP4

bazz26 wrote: »

My new wheels:


Disclaimer: Not an actual photo of the car but you get the idea.

What did you have before this one a 520d F10 ?

bazz26

Yes a 520d.

Skylinehead

bazz26 wrote: »

My new wheels:

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Disclaimer: Not an actual photo of the car but you get the idea.

640d?

bazz26

530d

GustavoFring

Well wear Bazz.

ofcork

No chain issues on those a lad at work had his go a few weeks ago on a 2011 520d bought 2nd hand but fsh so got it done for 800.

Skylinehead

bazz26 wrote: »

530d

I guessed off the URL

Well wear

vintagevrs

What's the done thing if you service a car yourself regarding the service book. I picked an 06 car up last week with a full service history. During the week I put fresh oil and filters in it. I was just gonna write it in the book, but obviously no stamp or anything.

It's probably worth damn all writing it in though as anyone could do that. Suppose fake service history with stamps is easy done too.

joujoujou

Order your own stamp, problem solved.

blade1

vintagevrs wrote: »

What's the done thing if you service a car yourself regarding the service book. I picked an 06 car up last week with a full service history. During the week I put fresh oil and filters in it. I was just gonna write it in the book, but obviously no stamp or anything.

It's probably worth damn all writing it in though as anyone could do that. Suppose fake service history with stamps is easy done too.

Receipts are the next best thing.
I sold a car last year and buyer was blown away with the paperwork I supplied.
Hence he was the first and only person to come and view the car.

CIP4

vintagevrs wrote: »

What's the done thing if you service a car yourself regarding the service book. I picked an 06 car up last week with a full service history. During the week I put fresh oil and filters in it. I was just gonna write it in the book, but obviously no stamp or anything.

It's probably worth damn all writing it in though as anyone could do that. Suppose fake service history with stamps is easy done too.

Anytime I service my own I would write it into the service book and keep the parts receipts as proof. No buyer ever questioned it.

bazz26

GustavoFring wrote: »

Well wear Bazz.

Skylinehead wrote: »

I guessed off the URL

Well wear

Cheers fellas.

Only moved up one year over my 520d but I got a great deal on it and the difference in refinement is much greater. It can shift quickly too for a big enough car. This one has the adaptive chassis dampeners, sunroof, paddle shift, pro nav, etc and only 48k km on the clock.

I know it's not a M car or the likes but I promised myself that I'd get something a little bit different and this fits the bill for me. With these cars going the way of the dodo in the next 10 to 20 years it's nice to own one with a nice bit of torque before they are taxed out of existence.

UnknownSpecies

"With these cars going the way of the dodo in the next 10 to 20 years it's nice to own one with a nice bit of torque before they are taxed out of existence."

This same justification I gave myself. Should be the motors forum tagline. Buy something interesting while you still can!

CIP4

Getting petrol tonight 1.347 per litre that’s the cheapest I’ve got it this year anyway must have dropped a bit in the last 2 weeks.

CIP4

Insurance is up in April started looking for rough prices. Aviva seem to be very cheap fully comp 850 euro I paid about 1350 last year. So if I could get it for the 850 I would be laughing considering I am still only 23. I have been with liberty for years and always found them good in terms of call centre staff being helpful and the cheapest. But reckon they wont even come close to that quote Aviva are giving. I am assuming Aviva are reasonably ok to deal with I suppose they are as big as liberty here so can't be too bad.

1.299 in urlingford at the mo.

UnknownSpecies

Aviva and Liberty always cheapest for me. Liberty lost me as a customer for life after fecking me around with the new car. Refused to quote me flat out unless I sent them proof of purchase etc and only then would they send it to a special panel to come up with a price. Can only imagine how high that would have been. Also wouldn't allow me to temporarily insure myself on the new car to take it home from England.

Cancelled my Liberty policy 10 months in. Took the hit of a year no claims. Went with Aviva then for €650 fully comp, full NCB protection. 27, full NCB, no points.

Foxhole Norman

Another rad cracked in the 540i last night :rolleyes: Not even in the car 9 months, need to get that done by Saturday before France :rolleyes: damn cars

corks finest

Augeo wrote: »

1.299 in urlingford at the mo.

Send some down bud

corks finest

UnknownSpecies wrote: »

Aviva and Liberty always cheapest for me. Liberty lost me as a customer for life after fecking me around with the new car. Refused to quote me flat out unless I sent them proof of purchase etc and only then would they send it to a special panel to come up with a price. Can only imagine how high that would have been. Also wouldn't allow me to temporarily insure myself on the new car to take it home from England.

Cancelled my Liberty policy 10 months in. Took the hit of a year no claims. Went with Aviva then for €650 fully comp, full NCB protection. 27, full NCB, no points.

With liberty a few years (import Honda insight hybrid)find them fair,but hope they don't hike it too much in may,as not too many insurers will cover an import

Big Nasty

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Another rad cracked in the 540i last night :rolleyes: Not even in the car 9 months, need to get that done by Saturday before France :rolleyes: damn cars

Fook, that's bad luck dude.

Alanstrainor

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Another rad cracked in the 540i last night :rolleyes: Not even in the car 9 months, need to get that done by Saturday before France :rolleyes: damn cars

Feck sake, that's rough! What do you reckon did it? Pure bad luck? Or did the cold spell a few weeks back damage it?

That being said, better to happen at home than on a big road trip! And you've got the stretch in the evenings to work on it! I remember replacing my rad the morning of my NCT test... got it in, passed the NCT and a coolant hose blew later that day lol!

Leonard Hofstadter

Foxhole Norman wrote: »

Another rad cracked in the 540i last night :rolleyes: Not even in the car 9 months, need to get that done by Saturday before France :rolleyes: damn cars

Sorry to hear about that, you're well overdue a dose of trouble free motoring now! At least it's happened before you left!

Leonard Hofstadter

corks finest wrote: »

Augeo wrote: »

1.299 in urlingford at the mo.

Send some down bud

If it could be sent up to Dublin that would be great, 135.9 in Maxol Ballinteer at the moment and that's probably the cheapest around these parts!

Dartz

I paid 1.43 for the expensive stuff in Cork. Regular was 1.38

Normal petrol gets m,e 150km to the first quarter tank. Expensive stuff got me 180km. That was cruising accross the N25 mind, fully loaded at around 180k

Expensive petrol actually works out better for some reason.