Recommended mechanic for hybrids in Dublin

AlmaCor

I am looking at buying a second hand Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (UK import). It ticks all the boxes for me but most traditional mechanics seem to be a bit unsure.

I am South County Dublin but can anyone recommend a mechanic who is familiar and confident with them?

Also apart from the "fear" of buying one out of manufacturers warranty is there anything in particular to watch out for?

Shefwedfan

AlmaCor wrote: »

I am looking at buying a second hand Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (UK import). It ticks all the boxes for me but most traditional mechanics seem to be a bit unsure.

I am South County Dublin but can anyone recommend a mechanic who is familiar and confident with them?

Also apart from the "fear" of buying one out of manufacturers warranty is there anything in particular to watch out for?

Do you have a local Mitsubishi dealer? I would contact them.

If you get a low mileage one you will need to use Mitsubishi to keep up the warranty anyway....

Personally I prefer to keep a main dealer service history.

AlmaCor

If I don't get a low mileage (under warranty) one- I presume it is still better to stick to the main dealer for service?

My budget is tight and while the 2019 model is due out in September I really need to change my car now, so it will be a case of what I can afford. Hence I would like someone to have a look at anything I may want to buy.

spitonmedickie

Hijacking this a bit I'd also be interested in any thoughts on the Outlander PHEV. A Hybrid makes most sense for me I think but I have read the engine is thirsty on the motorway when the battery's not being used. I live in an apartment and don't have access to plug it in at night time so would be relying on the public network and the one at work - is that feasible/pointless?

Shefwedfan

spitonmedickie wrote: »

Hijacking this a bit I'd also be interested in any thoughts on the Outlander PHEV. A Hybrid makes most sense for me I think but I have read the engine is thirsty on the motorway when the battery's not being used. I live in an apartment and don't have access to plug it in at night time so would be relying on the public network and the one at work - is that feasible/pointless?

If you dont have home charge point it might be hard. The charge network is terrible at the moment and even if you get a charger free expect to get glares from any full electric car user....some people seem to have an issue with PHEV using the chargers

The IEVOA facebook page is full of people complaining about it, it seems 50/50 in regards to people who dislike PHEV's to people who love them.

Personally I love the Outlander and would love more of them on road. It might be worth giving some more details on your driving....you might get some recommedations then.....

Shefwedfan

AlmaCor wrote: »

If I don't get a low mileage (under warranty) one- I presume it is still better to stick to the main dealer for service?

My budget is tight and while the 2019 model is due out in September I really need to change my car now, so it will be a case of what I can afford. Hence I would like someone to have a look at anything I may want to buy.

I wouldn't buy new, the price in Ireland is stupid. A UK import is great money. You need to pick a spec and then start looking. Will you travel over or buy in Ireland from importer?

WIth these types of cars I would prefer to stay with main dealer. Just in case the battery falls out of the bottom its not like Mitsubishi can turn around and say it was because the service was not done right.

That my personal opinion of course. I don't own a Outlander(yet) so it might be good to get some advice from outlander drivers

If nobody on here....try the IEVOA facebook page, it has a number of them on it.

OR here; https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishevowners/?ref=bookmarks

liamog

spitonmedickie wrote: »

Hijacking this a bit I'd also be interested in any thoughts on the Outlander PHEV. A Hybrid makes most sense for me I think but I have read the engine is thirsty on the motorway when the battery's not being used. I live in an apartment and don't have access to plug it in at night time so would be relying on the public network and the one at work - is that feasible/pointless?

The Outlander has an electric only EPA range of 22 miles/35km.
I think you'd get very bored very quickly with having to charge that often on the public network. If you had a home plug and and your daily commute was approx 30km return it would make sense.

og2k7

There are a couple of threads here. Recently bought a 2015 PHEV and only driving in Dublin and 100% EV- charge using public points+at home.

I would be looking at an authorised dealers for servicing to make sure no-one can turn around and say this is not done right etc.

What year are you looking at? 2018 model is like 50k which is mental

AlmaCor

og2k7 wrote: »

There are a couple of threads here. Recently bought a 2015 PHEV and only driving in Dublin and 100% EV- charge using public points+at home.

I would be looking at an authorised dealers for servicing to make sure no-one can turn around and say this is not done right etc.

What year are you looking at? 2018 model is like 50k which is mental

I drive in and out of Dublin with 3 charging points outside my office door- and have parking so would just charge for a few hrs each day and could home charge as well. Its approx 15km each way. I would be looking at 2015 (have a relatively small budget €16kish). I am finding that relative to the UK plus VRT, the Irish dealers are really trying to keep the price up. Little bit of snobbery really (Oh if's it's cheaper than €20k there must be something wrong). I have checked out one or two on their UK registrations with Mitsubishi UK and all seem to have a full history. Just obviously cautious

og2k7

AlmaCor wrote: »

I drive in and out of Dublin with 3 charging points outside my office door- and have parking so would just charge for a few hrs each day and could home charge as well. Its approx 15km each way. I would be looking at 2015 (have a relatively small budget €16kish). I am finding that relative to the UK plus VRT, the Irish dealers are really trying to keep the price up. Little bit of snobbery really (Oh if's it's cheaper than €20k there must be something wrong). I have checked out one or two on their UK registrations with Mitsubishi UK and all seem to have a full history. Just obviously cautious

Yeah makes sense. Looks like it would be a perfect solution (as in EV in and out). with that budget you can look at a higher mileage from a UK dealership or a UK private sale. I gather you would be collecting the car yourself in the UK?

derekbro

I'm in the same situation as the OP looking for a 2015 around 16k which will have to be an import. Similar to these

I don't drive to work every day, only trips to the shops or extended family around Dublin and then maybe a trip to Galway once a month. Drive less than 10,000 kms a year. Have an 08 mondeo diesel at the moment that needs work so was looking at getting a newer 2015 mondeo but prices are similar to the above Mitsubishi's. I presume the Petrol PHEV outlander is a better fit long term for the lower yearly mileage than a diesel. Don't see any petrol cars around the mondeo size for sale. Is there any reason I shouldn't go for the PHEV in my case?

AlmaCor

derekbro wrote: »

I'm in the same situation as the OP looking for a 2015 around 16k which will have to be an import. Similar to

I don't drive to work every day, only trips to the shops or extended family around Dublin and then maybe a trip to Galway once a month. Drive less than 10,000 kms a year. Have an 08 mondeo diesel at the moment that needs work so was looking at getting a newer 2015 mondeo but prices are similar to the above Mitsubishi's. I presume the Petrol PHEV outlander is a better fit long term for the lower yearly mileage than a diesel. Don't see any petrol cars around the mondeo size for sale. Is there any reason I shouldn't go for the PHEV in my case?

I am driving a 07 Mondeo Diesel at the moment, and a few trips west as well!

zilog_jones

Shefwedfan wrote: »

WIth these types of cars I would prefer to stay with main dealer. Just in case the battery falls out of the bottom its not like Mitsubishi can turn around and say it was because the service was not done right

With Toyota/Lexus you can bring it in for an annual "hybrid health check" for €50 which will extend the hybrid system warranty up to 10 years. I service my Prius myself now after the 3 year (full car) warranty was up - changing oil and filters, plugs, brakes, etc. is just like any other petrol car.

Mitsubishi are at a disadvantage here as they don't appear to offer anything like the above, and their dealer network in Ireland is not great in comparison (I don't even know where the local Mitsubishi dealer is). Of course, you're very limited with choice if you want a PHEV like the Outlander.

I think currently, hybrids are too much of a niche for there to be any specialist indy mechanics around Ireland... yet. I think typical mechanics are a bit hit and miss whether they'd touch a hybrid or not.

AlmaCor

zilog_jones wrote: »

With Toyota/Lexus you can bring it in for an annual "hybrid health check" for €50 which will extend the hybrid system warranty up to 10 years. I service my Prius myself now after the 3 year (full car) warranty was up - changing oil and filters, plugs, brakes, etc. is just like any other petrol car.

Mitsubishi are at a disadvantage here as they don't appear to offer anything like the above, and their dealer network in Ireland is not great in comparison (I don't even know where the local Mitsubishi dealer is). Of course, you're very limited with choice if you want a PHEV like the Outlander.

I think currently, hybrids are too much of a niche for there to be any specialist indy mechanics around Ireland... yet. I think typical mechanics are a bit hit and miss whether they'd touch a hybrid or not.

Unfortunately I need the 4 wheel drive, and I really like the Outlander. The bottom line is it is a petrol engine so the basics are the same. I can't imagine the "fear" can last with them flooding in at the moment. I suppose it's the same as any second hand car you take a chance.

iniall

AlmaCor wrote: »

I am looking at buying a second hand Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV (UK import). It ticks all the boxes for me but most traditional mechanics seem to be a bit unsure.

I am South County Dublin but can anyone recommend a mechanic who is familiar and confident with them?

Also apart from the "fear" of buying one out of manufacturers warranty is there anything in particular to watch out for?

Just picked up my 2016 Outlander yesterday. Very happy with it so far. It was serviced by the dealer I bought it from, but when the next service is due, I think I'll be looking at taking it to Grace & Harvey in Glasthule, which is a Mitsibushi dealer, so they should be able to look after it.

Shefwedfan

derekbro wrote: »

I'm in the same situation as the OP looking for a 2015 around 16k which will have to be an import. Similar to these

I don't drive to work every day, only trips to the shops or extended family around Dublin and then maybe a trip to Galway once a month. Drive less than 10,000 kms a year. Have an 08 mondeo diesel at the moment that needs work so was looking at getting a newer 2015 mondeo but prices are similar to the above Mitsubishi's. I presume the Petrol PHEV outlander is a better fit long term for the lower yearly mileage than a diesel. Don't see any petrol cars around the mondeo size for sale. Is there any reason I shouldn't go for the PHEV in my case?

No reason why not to go for PHEV. Just wondering with such low mileage why you wouldn't go full electric?

AlmaCor

So that company, we find any car seem very elusive. So looking at OHaras in Clondalkin who seem to be an established mechanic at least or Grange Castle motors.
Anyone any experience with either?