Vauxhall Ampera

KELTICKNIGHTT · 16-02-2019 11:17PM

Talked to garage who who services Vauxhall ampera as they said have the equipment to device both the petrol engine and ev side there. They in wexford about 90 mins drive from me which is cool. Couldn't a garage so far in cork who does the same.partner likes the ampera better than any other hybrid out there. Looks like a choice between Vauxhall ampera or bmw i3 rex but like ampera better for many reasons. Looks like by end of summer we be getting ampera

KELTICKNIGHTT · 17-02-2019 08:38PM

Hi guys
As I'm new to all this ev stuff.can I charge the ampera with domestic 3 pin plug. Have a outside socket on shed which is on its own 30amp Breaker but would have to run a electric lead to from of house from outside socket on shed ???

slicedpanman · 17-02-2019 10:21PM

Yes you can use the standard 3 pin socket... Assuming that the car comes with a granny cable.

We've a charger and an outside socket. If the missus is charging her leaf I get relegated to the std socket.

Alkers · 17-02-2019 11:51PM

Simona1986 wrote:

3 pin soc

KELTICKNIGHTT wrote:

Hi guys As I'm new to all this ev stuff.can I charge the ampera with domestic 3 pin plug. Have a outside socket on shed which is on its own 30amp Breaker but would have to run a electric lead to from of house from outside socket on shed ???

You'll need an extension flex that is rated for 10a continuous which can be difficult enough to find and expensive.

KELTICKNIGHTT · 18-02-2019 01:07AM

Simona1986 wrote: »

Simona1986 wrote:

3 pin soc

You'll need an extension flex that is rated for 10a continuous which can be difficult enough to find and expensive.

I see electricauto is selling a extension cable that goes onto granny cable but it's 370 euros. 1 look around to if I cn get better price

zilog_jones · 18-02-2019 11:11AM

KELTICKNIGHTT wrote: »

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.

Uhh you know about this Brexit thing, right?

KELTICKNIGHTT · 18-02-2019 12:24PM

zilog_jones wrote: »

Uhh you know about this Brexit thing, right?

Who doent

zilog_jones · 18-02-2019 12:52PM

Depending on what way it goes, you may have to pay VAT and import duty on a used car imported from the UK. I'd say it's unlikely you won't.

ELM327 · 18-02-2019 01:29PM

Sterling will plummet in all likelihood though, more than compensating for the above.

KELTICKNIGHTT · 18-02-2019 01:36PM

zilog_jones wrote: »

Depending on what way it goes, you may have to pay VAT and import duty on a used car imported from the UK. I'd say it's unlikely you won't.

Who knows what happen with this brexit .but if worse case then I be looking bmw i3 rex or Outlander phev.
If UK leaves with no deal then UK will go into recession then who knows what deals will come.
Think there's alot of twists and turns with this brexit yet.

ELM327 · 18-02-2019 02:22PM

+1
No one knows what will happen, it's uncharted waters.

I for one still believe it will not happen at all, they will extend article 50 and call a second referendum or election and then cancel.

But this is not the politics forum and I digress. It's possible that if there is a no deal brexit that cars first registered before the date of exit (ie registered 28/3/19 or before) will not be subject to VAT on import as they were already purchased in the EU and VAT paid.

KELTICKNIGHTT · 23-02-2019 04:19AM

We got charging points fitted near my work so I'm sorted.think I get zappi charging point for home charging.

KELTICKNIGHTT · 24-02-2019 01:47AM

been looking at reviews of vauxhall ampera and lexus ct200h

i keep liking the ampera but only thing worries me if there a problem with transmission but in trouble as no support unless the garage in wexford can fix it.
like the ampera as the petrol engine doesn't run the wheels only genie which is big plus to me and says a range of 370 plus miles between the battery and petrol in ampera.
i read the ampera is same size as insignia.
the ampera or lexus ct200h or outlander phev will work perfect fort me as i can charge close to work and i get granny setup till i grt grant and put in zappi charge at home so wouldn't use petrol except the long trips i do few times a month.
so i think i be changing sooner than i planned in summer i say.

zilog_jones · 25-02-2019 10:36AM

The CT200h isn't a plug-in hybrid...

KELTICKNIGHTT · 25-02-2019 12:58PM

zilog_jones wrote: »

The CT200h isn't a plug-in hybrid...

I be getting either ampera if I can source if not mad money to bring in and if I can't then be Outlander phev.
Want to have plan in place to charge at home.
Many companies out trying to make big money installing a home charging point. Some of them a mad.

Been a learning curve the last couple months when I decided go hybrid route.

Is there a timing belt in petrol engine in ampera or timing chain .if timing belt .When it get change and any idea how much to change.

n97 mini · 25-02-2019 01:22PM

KELTICKNIGHTT wrote: »

Is there a timing belt in petrol engine in ampera or timing chain .if timing belt .When it get change and any idea how much to change.

Chain

garciasa · 01-03-2019 01:17PM

Hi guys,
I'm looking to buy an Ampera.

Tomorrow I had to go Kildare to have a look the only I've seen in Ireland, but it's gone, yesterday someone bought it... Who of you guys have bought it? hahaha

I live in Wexford, so Can anyone tell me where is the garage/person can do the service (electric) to this car in case I've got any issue?

I hope sooner be the owner to share experiences...

Alkers · 01-03-2019 01:43PM

garciasa wrote:

I live in Wexford, so Can anyone tell me where is the garage/person can do the service (electric) to this car in case I've got any issue?

Ryan's Automotive in Enniscorthy confirmed to me they can do it and have one customer with one for the last 3 or 4 years. I never used them in the end, I'm based in Dublin.

garciasa · 01-03-2019 01:52PM

Simona1986 wrote: »

Ryan's Automotive in Enniscorthy confirmed to me they can do it and have one customer with one for the last 3 or 4 years. I never used them in the end, I'm based in Dublin.

Thank you very much

Cardenkelly · 24-03-2019 12:48AM

garciasa wrote: »

Hi guys,
I'm looking to buy an Ampera.

Tomorrow I had to go Kildare to have a look the only I've seen in Ireland, but it's gone, yesterday someone bought it... Who of you guys have bought it? hahaha

I live in Wexford, so Can anyone tell me where is the garage/person can do the service (electric) to this car in case I've got any issue?

I hope sooner be the owner to share experiences...

i have one, bought up north last month. vauxhall have no one to service it on their books but lucky for you they accept an independent in WEXFORD (new ross) you can email me
tridentatlive.ie with any questions. mick

Cardenkelly · 24-03-2019 12:51AM

garciasa wrote: »

Hi guys,
I'm looking to buy an Ampera.

Tomorrow I had to go Kildare to have a look the only I've seen in Ireland, but it's gone, yesterday someone bought it... Who of you guys have bought it? hahaha

I live in Wexford, so Can anyone tell me where is the garage/person can do the service (electric) to this car in case I've got any issue?

I hope sooner be the owner to share experiences...

better to import from uk. better roads and cheaper. my vrt was only 520e
on the ampera i got

Cardenkelly · 24-03-2019 01:02AM

KELTICKNIGHTT wrote: »

I be getting either ampera if I can source if not mad money to bring in and if I can't then be Outlander phev.
Want to have plan in place to charge at home.
Many companies out trying to make big money installing a home charging point. Some of them a mad.

Been a learning curve the last couple months when I decided go hybrid route.

Is there a timing belt in petrol engine in ampera or timing chain .if timing belt .When it get change and any idea how much to change.

hi mate-i have an ampera i imported. cheaper in uk by a long way and driven on better roads. as for which you buy depends on what you may want from the car. the amp is a sports car and as a 6'2" guy im comfortable in it buy miss the room i had in my merc jeep.
also it only seats 4 as opposed to the outlander which can hold a tribe

but jeeze is it quick and i adore the dash graphics.
i got my electrician to run a cable from the fuze board to a sealed unit, cost 120e. do not run a granny on a commom house cable as its not safe
to draw power over the length of time a car needs. it heats up very quickly !!!

Cardenkelly · 24-03-2019 01:58AM

KELTICKNIGHTT wrote: »

Who knows what happen with this brexit .but if worse case then I be looking bmw i3 rex or Outlander phev.
If UK leaves with no deal then UK will go into recession then who knows what deals will come.
Think there's alot of twists and turns with this brexit yet.

hi keltic charles hurst in lisburn sells them on a regular basis. its where i got my ampera. would save on the petrol and ferry cost of importing from uk.
im sure they'd be happy to email u when one comes in

KELTICKNIGHTT · 24-03-2019 02:16AM

Cardenkelly wrote: »

hi keltic charles hurst in lisburn sells them on a regular basis. its where i got my ampera. would save on the petrol and ferry cost of importing from uk.
im sure they'd be happy to email u when one comes in

Cheers. I give them a call. Do you do straight buy iff them

Cardenkelly · 24-03-2019 02:57AM

KELTICKNIGHTT wrote: »

Cheers. I give them a call. Do you do straight buy iff them

hi mate, yes it was a cash buy. i transferred direct into their a/c which took 2 hours. they wont do hp for southern customers as we're FOREIGNERS, lol

KELTICKNIGHTT · 24-03-2019 03:00AM

Cardenkelly wrote: »

hi mate, yes it was a cash buy. i transferred direct into their a/c which took 2 hours. they wont do hp for southern customers as we're FOREIGNERS, lol

I heard that. I be doing it in late summer. I see what's around for ampera. I be looking at 2013 upwards. Was told not to buy 2012 model .

Cardenkelly · 24-03-2019 03:01AM

KELTICKNIGHTT wrote: »

Cheers. I give them a call. Do you do straight buy iff them

talk to Adam 00442892665270. as they no longer have an electrical mechanic
to service, they now accept independent contractors. check you have one close to you before you buy. what part of the country are u living??

Cardenkelly · 24-03-2019 03:05AM

KELTICKNIGHTT wrote: »

I heard that. I be doing it in late summer. I see what's around for ampera. I be looking at 2013 upwards. Was told not to buy 2012 model .

no dont because all the quirks were fixed on the later model. also try get an electron over a positif as its similar price but fully loaded. fkn dream car it is,
drives better than my merc 300e i blew up.!!

KELTICKNIGHTT · 24-03-2019 03:09AM

Cardenkelly wrote: »

talk to Adam 00442892665270. as they no longer have an electrical mechanic
to service, they now accept independent contractors. check you have one close to you before you buy. what part of the country are u living??

I'm in cork . I found a garage in cork that servce ev and hybrids. Plus there a garage in wexford which is only a good hour drive away

KELTICKNIGHTT · 24-03-2019 03:11AM

Cardenkelly wrote: »

no dont because all the quirks were fixed on the later model. also try get an electron over a positif as its similar price but fully loaded. fkn dream car it is,
drives better than my merc 300e i blew up.!!

Ampera a nice piece of kit from all the reviews and owner reviews .pity weren't many sold here.

Vauxhall Ampera

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