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BYD Seal

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  • #2732
    pt01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭pt01


    BYD Cork expects to have demo model of the SUV Seal U in Q4.



  • #2733
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,478 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Lads,

    did any of you guys pay for :

    Value Added Products €777
    (GAP & Paint & Fabric Protection )

    Or is it just crap that you can choose to avoid ?



  • #2734
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 42,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121964765#Comment_121964765

    get paint protection by a proper detailer after delivery.



  • #2735
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,478 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121964803#Comment_121964803

    So I can just refuse that €777 add-on of the GAP insurance and the paint/interior protection ? I'm sure it would not be up to anywhere near a proper detailers level of work.

    Any recommendations for a good detailer in the Bray neck of the woods ?



  • #2736
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,078 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121964898#Comment_121964898

    Hugh at mobile valet dublin is a good guy. he does correction, ceramic coating etc



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  • #2737
    Oonagh123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭Oonagh123


    Anyone get PPF (Paint Protection Film) on their seal? Thoughts?



  • #2738
    ckc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16 ✭ckc


    I used Detailing Guys in Dun Laoghaire for Correction and Ceramic Coating on my Seal and I was very happy with them



  • #2739
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 42,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121967038#Comment_121967038

    Really depends on your perspective.
    Are you talking full coverage or just the front end?

    Post edited by Gumbo on


  • #2740
    RainInSummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,278 ✭✭✭RainInSummer


    I wouldn't bother if it's a PCP job. If it was a keeper I'd do it tbh.



  • #2741
    Oonagh123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 119 ✭✭Oonagh123


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121967775#Comment_121967775

    I was thinking full coverage, but front only could also be an option to protect against stone chips, I guess. Do you have it on your car @Gumbo



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  • #2742
    passitintomc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭passitintomc


    Hi all first time poster in the last stages of purchasing a seal Design RWD. Speaking to two garages and one salesman salesman recommends to stick to the 90% charging while the other states that the battery has no recommended charging profile and can go 100% every time if required without effecting the capacity. Also what are typical car insurance costs with the higher HP, male over 40 full NCB



  • #2743
    RainInSummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,278 ✭✭✭RainInSummer


    Life's too short to be worrying about charging. 100% and be there.

    Too many variables in insurance to say, but I always seemed to pay over the odds despite being clean for 30 years driving.

    I got a €32 refund moving from a 62kWh Leaf to the AWD Seal. I'm not even attempting to figure out why a more expensive car with more than twice the BHP is cheaper.



  • #2744
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,842 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121968540#Comment_121968540

    The blade LFP technology means charging to 100 percent isn't really an issue versus earlier battery setups and chemical stacks.

    Insurance seems to be fairing well so far. What happens into the future who knows. The insurers data will dictate that. Right now it's negible pricing



  • #2745
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 42,110 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121968488#Comment_121968488

    No, i don’t have it. I don’t keep cars long enough to justify the €5k+ cost to be honest.

    Might be different if I had something rare and special but not a daily driver mass produced car.



  • #2746
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,478 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121968540#Comment_121968540

    I'm moving from 520d to RWD Seal, 5 months left on existing policy, going from 12k cover to 50k and they are refunding me €60 for the remainder of the policy. Needless to say, I did not question their logic. As per Listermint's post above, charging to MAX is not frowned upon it would appear, with the blade technology.



  • #2747
    AUDI20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 385 ✭✭AUDI20


    My insurance gave me a refund of €106 when I changed mid policy to a RWD Seal from an Audi A6 (182) I charge mine up twice a week from 75/80% to a 100%. As for painting protection I will stick to the good old Collinite 845 which has stood me very well and other cars up to now. Will give it a good coat with Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0.when the weather gets warmer.



  • #2748
    ColemanY2K
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 901 ✭✭✭ColemanY2K


    i suspect seals will be cheaper to repair than most EV's based on the fact BYD has 3 warehouses in europe for parts. there was a story on here of a seal which was rear ended and off the road for 3 weeks which is good considering the length of time tesla take to deliver spare parts or other manufacturers in general. the knock-on effect you would hope might result in lower insurance premiums.

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  • #2749
    RainInSummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,278 ✭✭✭RainInSummer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121969093#Comment_121969093

    Can that go on over the Collinite?

    Edit: Nevermind. No.

    Post edited by RainInSummer on


  • #2750
    AUDI20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 385 ✭✭AUDI20


    Yes you can do it both way before or after if you wish, but ideally for best results use the Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 as base coat after dewaxing, leave it settle in a dry inviroment for at least 12hrs and then apply the Collinite Wax.



  • #2751
    RainInSummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,278 ✭✭✭RainInSummer


    Cool. Where did you get it out of curiosity. Not seeing a supplier in Europe that will deliver to Ireland.



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  • #2752
    prawnsambo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,414 ✭✭✭✭prawnsambo


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121971302#Comment_121971302

    Autopia sell Collinite.



  • #2753
    AUDI20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 385 ✭✭AUDI20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121971302#Comment_121971302

    Friend of mine in England got for me from Motorgeeks, and then he sent it over to me. that was about 3years ago. I know they don't post to Ireland.



  • #2754
    RainInSummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,278 ✭✭✭RainInSummer


    Cheers. I used AddressPal. Fingers crossed.

    Post edited by RainInSummer on


  • #2755
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,478 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    IMG_6907.jpeg IMG_6909.jpeg IMG_6906.jpeg IMG_6905.jpeg IMG_6904.jpeg

    home 😍



  • #2756
    eagerv
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,862 ✭✭✭eagerv


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121975729#Comment_121975729

    Best of luck, looks great in that colour.



  • #2757
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,478 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    what a poxy evening weather wise to collect a car….and from cabra….bound for Clonsilla….at 5pm. Anyone who knows the area understands the pain involved with that commute. Lovely drive in fairness.



  • #2758
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,842 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121975831#Comment_121975831

    It's down for a few days sadly !

    Well wear. Enjoy !



  • #2759
    Buddy Bubs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,866 ✭✭✭Buddy Bubs


    Nice car, saw my first on the road today, a very shiny black one. Looked great. Probably filthy now though if it's still out



  • #2760
    RainInSummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,278 ✭✭✭RainInSummer


    Well wear!



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  • #2761
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,478 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    lads, how long did it take for you guys from collection to online motortax window opening up ? What is the latest software version you guys are running? True to fashion, no V2L in boot but secured one before leaving. Radio signal poor as previously mentioned by others. Will get stuck into it at the weekend for a play around.



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