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Vauxhall Ampera

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭Alkers


    Well that's a bit of a dumb thing .. ref Bluetooth

    There is a usb input and a 3.5mm jack so it's not the end of the world but it does seem a bit strange


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 619 ✭✭✭slicedpanman


    I can confirm Bluetooth is for calls only. I got a Bluetooth audio receiver for mine... Nice and hidden in the center storage - plugged into USB and 3mm audio jack

    Was disappointed initially (about no Bluetooth audio support in the car) but the Bluetooth receiver/dongle has decent audio quality and was pretty cheap


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    Ours was in with Charles Hurst recently and came out with a software update. I was hopeful that A2DP (aka Bluetooth audio streaming) had been added, but sadly no... the changes are subtle.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    @n97 mini - with all the 12V battery chat on the ionic thread, do you know how the ampera handles charging it's 12V battery?

    I ask as I'm also in the camp of lots of short trips and only charge 2 or 3 times a week

    A bit more on this. We were in the US for Christmas, so the car wasn't used (or plugged in) for about 10 days. First drive after we came back was fine but the car wouldn't shut off... "shift to park" on the display even though it was in P. It was a 2.5 hour drive in the dark so the headlights had been on all the time. A few more oddball errors followed, but none persisted. Car plugged in overnight, worked fine next day.

    A bit of googling suggested it might be time to replace the 12v battery.

    So I've been monitoring the voltage drop while not plugging it. When powered up it shows just over 14 volts (this is really the DC-DC converter output and not the battery's), but when powered off again it rapidly falls off to 12.8v. 24 hours later it's down to 11.8v. So it looks like a new 12v battery is needed.

    This one is 6 years old, and it's the glass mat type. As it's in the passenger compartment (boot floor) it has to be glass mat as they don't leak acid if they get burst in a crash. I've never had a car with this type of battery before (that I know of but possibly the 2011 Prius had one). They're not that uncommon, but they're a little more expensive than regular car batteries. Halfords have a Yuasa one for about €130 iirc. Having said that the Civic IMA eats 12v batteries (a known "issue")... each one only lasts between 2 and 3 years, so overall it probably costs more.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,298 ✭✭✭✭unkel


    n97 mini wrote: »
    it rapidly falls off to 12.8v. 24 hours later it's down to 11.8v. So it looks like a new 12v battery is needed.

    It's dead. Replace it already. A brand new battery is the cheapest way to avoid a world of pain :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,638 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    Yeah, your 2011 Prius would have had an AGM battery too. 6-7 years is usually the most you'll get out of them, so it's certainly due a change now.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    Had a bit of a "computer says no" moment this morning with the Vauxhall dealer that originally sold and serviced our Ampera.

    Me: Hi there, I own the Ampera, reg XXX XXX that you originally sold and serviced, and I'm missing a few pages from the service history. I was hoping you could send them to me?
    Lady in service dept: No, as you're not the owner we have on file, we can't send them to you, because... data protection
    Me (to buy some time): Hmm, ok. Well in that case can you tell me if the 12v battery or brake pads have ever been changed?
    Lady in service dept: (After lots of keyboard sounds and humming) No, the brake fluid has been changed, but the brakes pads haven't. The 12v battery hasn't been either.
    Me: Ok. Well how about this... the car has been exported to the Republic of Ireland, so if I send you a copy of of Vehicle Licensing Certificate to show I own it, can you redact the previous owner's information if necessary, and send me the missing pages?
    Lady in service dept: No, cos once we print them out that's it.
    Me: You can't redact the personal information?
    Lady in service dept: No.
    Me: Ok then, thanks for your help (sic)

    I didn't feel it worthwhile pointing out the fact that I have a copy of the V5C, so I already know who the previous owner was. This woman was stuck in Little Britain. I was tempted to call back in the afternoon to see if I got a non-bot, but I decided feck it. It's all centralised on the one computer system so I'll just get the missing pages from Charles Hurst or from Vauxhall HQ. I have the service book which has all the stamps which has a small amount of information on what was done (check boxes) that covers it (mostly).

    Compare and contrast to when I was missing the service history for my wife's Civic IMA. Phoned Honda dealer. "No problem sir, that'll be in the post to you this afternoon". Received two days later. Granted there was no GDPR for eejits to get carried away with back then.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭Alkers


    I don't know where in the country you are but when I contacted BMG.ie in dublin about servicing ours, they mentioned they would be able to access the service records etc. Havent actually used them yet as we're not due a service for another few months


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    Simona1986 wrote: »
    I don't know where in the country you are but when I contacted BMG.ie in dublin about servicing ours, they mentioned they would be able to access the service records etc. Havent actually used them yet as we're not due a service for another few months

    Cheers, that's interesting to know. They're a 5 minute drive from my house in Leixlip.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭Alkers


    n97 mini wrote:
    Cheers, that's interesting to know. They're a 5 minute drive from my house in Leixlip.


    Let me know how you get on, were out of warranty in any case so will be getting it serviced by an indy


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 619 ✭✭✭slicedpanman


    Had an instance of the doors unlocked/Windows open issue today... Was taking my daughter to the care doc - when I came back out all doors were unlocked and all windows open.

    IIRC it's something to do with a button press or long press on the remote. Can anyone remember what it is? And/or if it's possible to switch off this feature?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,233 ✭✭✭✭KCross


    Had an instance of the doors unlocked/Windows open issue today... Was taking my daughter to the care doc - when I came back out all doors were unlocked and all windows open.

    IIRC it's something to do with a button press or long press on the remote. Can anyone remember what it is? And/or if it's possible to switch off this feature?

    That’s a common feature of alot of cars. Keep the unlock button in the fob pressed and it will roll down the windows. Keep the lock button pressed and they should go up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 619 ✭✭✭slicedpanman


    KCross wrote: »
    That’s a common feature of alot of cars. Keep the unlock button in the fob pressed and it will roll down the windows. Keep the lock button pressed and they should go up.

    Half confirmed
    Press and hold unlock on fob and all doors unlock and windows open
    Pressing and holding lock only locks the doors, nothing happens to the windows.

    A bit annoying, you have to get back in the car, power on and then close all windows.

    Would still like to disable the open window feature - can't see any benefit and prefer not to leave my car open for anyone to have a rummage in


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,233 ✭✭✭✭KCross


    Half confirmed
    Press and hold unlock on fob and all doors unlock and windows open
    Pressing and holding lock only locks the doors, nothing happens to the windows.

    A bit annoying, you have to get back in the car, power on and then close all windows.

    Would still like to disable the open window feature - can't see any benefit and prefer not to leave my car open for anyone to have a rummage in

    That doesnt sound right. I'd have a look at the manual or give the dealer a shout.

    Maybe the Ampera has a slightly different method of closing but any car I ever had that had the feature it was always just keeping your finger on the lock and unlock buttons.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    KCross wrote: »
    That doesnt sound right. I'd have a look at the manual or give the dealer a shout.

    Maybe the Ioniq has a slightly different method of closing but any car I ever had that had the feature it was always just keeping your finger on the lock and unlock buttons.

    Holding lock doesn't put up the windows. I'm guessing it's for safety reasons as the remote has quite a range.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,617 ✭✭✭grogi


    n97 mini wrote: »
    Holding lock doesn't put up the windows. I'm guessing it's for safety reasons as the remote has quite a range.

    No, it's not for safety reasons. Otherwise other cars would not have it either.

    I have it in my bus. It will also close the windows on its own when the rain sensor detects rain...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,233 ✭✭✭✭KCross


    n97 mini wrote: »
    Holding lock doesn't put up the windows. I'm guessing it's for safety reasons as the remote has quite a range.

    Why would they treat lock and unlock differently though?

    They didnt in any car that I had. I could hit lock and keep my finger on it and it would put up the windows. Seems perfectly reasonable if the unlock puts them down.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    KCross wrote: »
    Why would they treat lock and unlock differently though?

    They didnt in any car that I had. I could hit lock and keep my finger on it and it would put up the windows. Seems perfectly reasonable if the unlock puts them down.

    Putting the windows down isn't a safety risk, it's a security risk. So, they're not the same thing.

    The only time I've put all the windows down was by accident, when a key or coin pressed the unlock button in my pocket. If I left the dog in the car on a hot day with the windows slightly open while I went into Tesco for 20 minutes and accidentally closed the windows... You get the idea.

    As I said, I'm only speculating. I'm glad it doesn't have auto up, and wish it didn't have auto down either.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,617 ✭✭✭grogi


    n97 mini wrote: »
    Putting the windows down isn't a safety risk, it's a security risk. So, they're not the same thing.

    The only time I've put all the windows down was by accident, when a key or coin pressed the unlock button in my pocket. If I left the dog in the car on a hot day with the windows slightly open while I went into Tesco for 20 minutes and accidentally closed the windows... You get the idea.

    As I said, I'm only speculating. I'm glad it doesn't have auto up, and wish it didn't have auto down either.

    You know that every window regulator has an overload protection - it will disconnect power if there is too much drag - exp. from a finger... ?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    Also, the driver window is the only one with auto close on the button. The others you have to hold up to get to close. Implies no pressure sensors on three windows, so possibly an even bigger safety issue. The dog could get his snout chopped off!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    grogi wrote: »
    You know that every window regulator has an overload protection - it will disconnect power if there is too much drag - exp. from a finger... ?

    If that was the case every window would have an auto up feature.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,617 ✭✭✭grogi


    n97 mini wrote: »
    If that was the case every window would have an auto up feature.

    Manufacturer wants to charge you extra for that auto feature...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭Alkers


    If anyone has only one key we eventually got a replacement key from Autokey in Swords for €180.
    I contacted them via email and they said no problem and to bring in the car. When I brought it in they said they didn't have any suitable blank fobs as the Ampera fob has five buttons and that they would order one in. I called them a good few times before and after Christmas to see if they had the fob in and eventually they got one so I brought the car in again.
    Left the car with them for an afternoon and then when I went to collect it they said they were missing one tool to complete the job and that they would call to my workplace the next working day to finish the job which would take 15mins.
    I work around the corner from them so left the car in again to be told there was no-one available to finish the job that day but later a technician arrived and after about an hour I had another fully working key which looks identical to the original.

    Would have been a lot of hassle if I didn't work so near to their office but no-where else I contacted could do an Ampera key and Charles Hurst quoted me £250 sterling (plus the fact they're in Belfast).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 261 ✭✭show me the money.1


    n97 mini wrote: »
    Also, the driver window is the only one with auto close on the button. The others you have to hold up to get to close. Implies no pressure sensors on three windows, so possibly an even bigger safety issue. The dog could get his snout chopped off!

    With the window closed hold the button in the closed position for a few seconds and this will activate auto close for that window.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    With the window closed hold the button in the closed position for a few seconds and this will activate auto close for that window.

    That's to re-calibrate a window that has auto close, typically after a flat battery.

    Only the driver's window has auto close. From the owners manual:
    The driver window can be lowered or raised without holding the switch. The front passenger and rear windows can only be lowered without holding the switch


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,744 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    n97 mini wrote: »
    That's to re-calibrate a window that has auto close, typically after a flat battery.

    Only the driver's window has auto close. From the owners manual:

    That latter sentence from the manual makes no sense at all !

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    galwaytt wrote: »
    That latter sentence from the manual makes no sense at all !

    Needs to be taken in context! Re-read the whole lot.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 619 ✭✭✭slicedpanman


    @n97 mini - did you ever find out if there is a way to disable the auto-open of all windows from the fob? Its a particularly annoying feature


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,744 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    n97 mini wrote: »
    Needs to be taken in context! Re-read the whole lot.

    This bit I get: "The driver window can be lowered or raised without holding the switch." This I take to mean auto open/close (one-touch).

    This bit, I don't: "The front passenger and rear windows can only be lowered without holding the switch". Which, to me, reads as you can only lower it by not holding the switch ?? ...which is....what, exactly.... ?

    Or am I losing it completely ? :confused::confused:

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    @n97 mini - did you ever find out if there is a way to disable the auto-open of all windows from the fob? Its a particularly annoying feature

    The manual says nothing about disabling it, so I presume it can't be done. I probably would disable it too if I could.
    galwaytt wrote: »
    This bit I get: "The driver window can be lowered or raised without holding the switch." This I take to mean auto open/close (one-touch).

    This bit, I don't: "The front passenger and rear windows can only be lowered without holding the switch". Which, to me, reads as you can only lower it by not holding the switch ?? ...which is....what, exactly.... ?

    Or am I losing it completely ? :confused::confused:

    It means they've auto open only. It probably could have been worded better.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    As an FYI to other owners. It's recommended that the battery coolant be replaced every 5 years. It's pretty typical GM stuff, Dexcool, but I think the procedure is beyond your typical mechanic as the high voltage system needs to be shut down and equipment probably not available to your average garage needs to be used to pump the old stuff out and the new stuff in.

    For the last 15 years, once our cars go out of warranty I've been servicing all of them myself, including our hybrids (Civic IMA (x2) and Prius), but this is a job I'm happy to leave to the professionals.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭KELTICKNIGHTT


    Simona1986 wrote: »
    I don't know where in the country you are but when I contacted BMG.ie in dublin about servicing ours, they mentioned they would be able to access the service records etc. Havent actually used them yet as we're not due a service for another few months

    Hi
    Considering buying the ampera . I'm told local mechanic cn service petrol side but other side as electric charging system and battery etc I have to go to Belfast. I be coming from cork . Is there no place in Ireland that services the electric charging system ??.
    How much to service electric charging system and battery etc outside of parts
    Cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭coolisin


    Hi
    Considering buying the ampera . I'm told local mechanic cn service petrol side but other side as electric charging system and battery etc I have to go to Belfast. I be coming from cork . Is there no place in Ireland that services the electric charging system ??.
    How much to service electric charging system and battery etc outside of parts
    Cheers

    Surely there is a hybrid specialist in cork?
    There is a guy in Wexford, one mentioned above and another in South Dublin that I know of.

    Think you only need to go to Belfast to keep the warranty in check on the car.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭KELTICKNIGHTT


    coolisin wrote: »
    Surely there is a hybrid specialist in cork?
    There is a guy in Wexford, one mentioned above and another in South Dublin that I know of.

    Think you only need to go to Belfast to keep the warranty in check on the car.

    i check it out, should be. wexford is a lot closer than Belfast.
    was looking at vauxhall ampera and Mitsubishi outlander phew.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,793 ✭✭✭coolisin


    i check it out, should be. wexford is a lot closer than Belfast.
    was looking at vauxhall ampera and Mitsubishi outlander phew.

    But none of them keep the Vauxhall warranty in check.
    For the Vauxhall warranty you need to go to Belfast.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭KELTICKNIGHTT


    coolisin wrote: »
    But none of them keep the Vauxhall warranty in check.
    For the Vauxhall warranty you need to go to Belfast.

    i do around trip to work each day of 37 miles ,6 days a week so would suit me,
    all i need is to get a charger point fitted to house to charge in driveway.
    like the style and the range and the idea it charges on the move. i spend 50 euros a week on fuel mostly going to work , that be big saving in a month i hope if i bought it. i check how much to fit a home charging point.
    as far as warranty goes. most i seen are close to 90k mileage so if warranty runs out at 100k , would be going to Belfast much

    must check now much vrt would be if bought in uk


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭Alkers


    all i need is to get a charger point fitted to house to charge in driveway. like the style and the range and the idea it charges on the move.

    Be aware the Ampera was never sold here so doesn't qualify for the home charger grant.

    It doesn't really charge on the move (unless you have an empty battery and select mountain mode), it does regen braking but you won't see the battery level actually increase unless maybe an extended downhill drive.

    The garage I linked to previously have told me they're happy to service and maintain the electrical drivetrain side of the Ampera. Were outside of warranty so not going to go to Belfast!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,233 ✭✭✭✭KCross


    Simona1986 wrote: »
    Be aware the Ampera was never sold here so doesn't qualify for the home charger grant.

    Did the SEAI confirm that to you?
    Thats a bit s*it isnt it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭KELTICKNIGHTT


    Simona1986 wrote: »
    Be aware the Ampera was never sold here so doesn't qualify for the home charger grant.

    It doesn't really charge on the move (unless you have an empty battery and select mountain mode), it does regen braking but you won't see the battery level actually increase unless maybe an extended downhill drive.

    The garage I linked to previously have told me they're happy to service and maintain the electrical drivetrain side of the Ampera. Were outside of warranty so not going to go to Belfast!

    My understanding the petrol engine generate electricity to generator to allow it to move when battery has only 20% or less. I think if put in L position it generates power to battery but not 100% sure .anyway. I do round trip to work every day of 36 miles so should in theory work off battery only. If not won't be in petrol engine much. I can charge at work and I get setup at home to charge.
    Up to few weeks ago I was looking at Outlander phew .came across the Vauxhall ampera on donedeal on a hybrid search.lovely car
    Cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭Alkers


    KCross wrote:
    Did the SEAI confirm that to you? Thats a bit s*it isnt it!

    Yes, and it's up to the manufacturer to apply to have the vehicle made eligible which won't happen as it's a Vauxhall.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 619 ✭✭✭slicedpanman


    @kelticknight you'll do the 36km return journey, even in the cold. But you'll defo be charging every night

    Worst I got in mine was 35km. That was with about 6 separate short trips, in the cold, and heating on auto, 22C and using window demisters

    On the colder days you may have to switch off the cabin heating and go with the heated seat... That or forget the hardship and use 0.1 ltr of petrol :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭KELTICKNIGHTT


    @kelticknight you'll do the 36km return journey, even in the cold. But you'll defo be charging every night

    Worst I got in mine was 35km. That was with about 6 separate short trips, in the cold, and heating on auto, 22C and using window demisters

    On the colder days you may have to switch off the cabin heating and go with the heated seat... That or forget the hardship and use 0.1 ltr of petrol :)

    Spend around 45 euros a week on fuel going to work so I should save even if I use 1 litre. Have a diesel so want to get away from diesel vehicle so was looking t few hybrids . This for price and range sounded good.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,295 ✭✭✭n97 mini


    Simona1986 wrote: »
    Yes, and it's up to the manufacturer to apply to have the vehicle made eligible which won't happen as it's a Vauxhall.

    Revenue list it as an Opel (check your registration certificate). It's definitely worth looking into.
    My understanding the petrol engine generate electricity to generator to allow it to move when battery has only 20% or less. I think if put in L position it generates power to battery but not 100% sure .anyway. I do round trip to work every day of 36 miles so should in theory work off battery only. If not won't be in petrol engine much. I can charge at work and I get setup at home to charge.
    Up to few weeks ago I was looking at Outlander phew .came across the Vauxhall ampera on donedeal on a hybrid search.lovely car
    Cheers

    L is maximum regeneration.

    There are 4 driving modes: Normal, Sport, Hold and Mountain. Hold keeps the battery level constant by running the engine. Mountain keeps 50% battery level for if you're doing a lot of uphill driving.

    If you're only doing 36 miles a day would you consider a full EV like the Leaf?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭KELTICKNIGHTT


    n97 mini wrote: »
    Revenue list it as an Opel (check your registration certificate). It's definitely worth looking into.



    L is maximum regeneration.

    There are 4 driving modes: Normal, Sport, Hold and Mountain. Hold keeps the battery level constant by running the engine. Mountain keeps 50% battery level for if you're doing a lot of uphill driving.

    If you're only doing 36 miles a day would you consider a full EV like the Leaf?

    Thanks for info
    Won't be going full electric like leaf as no where good enough yet on distance so it's going to be hybrid .that's a definate.
    So it's something like ampera or Outlander phew as suits me better.
    Know someone who lives near me and they have Outlander phew andcrhey find it perfect with similar distance travelled each day as Me. Looked at this car as lovely car .Good spec and ticked most boxes. Think I do a test drive to make my mine up which one suits and I like better .


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭Alkers


    n97 mini wrote:
    Revenue list it as an Opel (check your registration certificate). It's definitely worth looking into.


    Just checked and ours is registered as a Vauxhall, I might try the seai again but they weren't interested the last time I contacted them


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭KELTICKNIGHTT


    Question
    After 8 plus years. Batterys will loose power maybe. Did anyone do a cost on how much to replace cells or refurbished Battery.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,820 ✭✭✭✭ELM327


    Considering that you can only ever access <10kWh of the 16kWh battery pack I doubt you'll ever see degradation in the life of the car


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭KELTICKNIGHTT


    Hey guys
    Question about having time charging point installed. I see can only get grant for 2018 onwards for home charging point.
    Do you charge the ampera with normal 3 pin socket if not how much to get a charging socket installed at home in driveway as all this is new to me. Cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,905 ✭✭✭Alkers


    Hey guys Question about having time charging point installed. I see can only get grant for 2018 onwards for home charging point. Do you charge the ampera with normal 3 pin socket if not how much to get a charging socket installed at home in driveway as all this is new to me. Cheers


    As I mentioned, the Ampera doesn't qualify for the seai grant for a home chargepoint. We just use the granny lead to charge ours but we have an external plug on it's own dedicated circuit, ready to swap to a home chargepoint when we eventually change to a full ev


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭KELTICKNIGHTT


    Simona1986 wrote: »
    As I mentioned, the Ampera doesn't qualify for the seai grant for a home chargepoint. We just use the granny lead to charge ours but we have an external plug on it's own dedicated circuit, ready to swap to a home chargepoint when we eventually change to a full ev

    I get a outside socket fitted to where I be charging when I do buy. Won't be till summer time when I buy. I look at bringing ampera from North or UK mainland then . From what I see here not too much vrt on ampera. I think I get a form filled out from dealer when you buy and then clear through customs for vrt.


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