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  • BMW R80/7 1978 - IMPORTED VINTAGE BMW FOR SALE 3 Dec 2020 (Forum)
    the optimum price. It was registered and insured in my name overseas, i have a credit card sized plastic combination owners logbook, insurance and road test (MOT) document, also import clearance paperwork, I have never applied for UK registration . the bike is ex Oman Royal Guard, covered
  • Volvo 850 (1992 - 1996) - How important is ABS? 8 Jul 2009 (Forum)
    at the moment and that might not happen. I'm happy pottering around locally with no ABS, but I need to take my Father-in-Law down to Cornwall from Kent on saturday, a 500 mile round trip. Now, I was thinking no problem- the brakes still work; but I got to thinking, how important is the ABS? It is a big, heavy
  • Which small car? 17 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    : Cost up to £6.5k Small car, but must be 5 door and the boot big enough for a guitar Safety very important Reliable Long-lasting (current car = 10 year old Micra - she wants the next one to last as long) As few gadgets as possible (eg no alloys) but must have air con Main use = town driving Image
  • Ford Mondeo warranty 11 May 2005 (Forum)
    the reason that they can do them so cheaply is that they import them from Germany and the warranty and the spec are differant. I advised him that I have looked a few ghias and could not see any differance in the spec. Is this just sour grapes, as he has put doubt in my mind about the warranty. I am
  • Lead Time for new cars 22 Jan 2003 (Forum)
    is ready, assuming they dont have one parked out the back? I've been looking at some of the importers sites, who are quoting 12-14 weeks for an import, but on the plus side are upto £2000 cheaper. You pays yer money, but if on the other hand I'd be looking at a substantial wait for a new car from a UK
  • Toyota - Buying a used imported car? (£3000) 14 Dec 2019 (Forum)
    Hello all, I’m going to look at a fairly low mileage Toyota Yaris auto at a dealer. The dealer isn’t sure where the car originated from although I’m sure...
  • Which one for an old car? Mazda or Toyota? 30 Dec 2018 (Forum)
    I need to decide between 2 car; 2003 Toyota Corolla HB which is 1.6 vvti petrol, 83.000 miles. 2007 Mazda 6 which is 2.0 petrol, 115.000 miles. which one is more reliable? I need a problem free car. reliability is the most important criteria. and then, mpg
  • 2003 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec auto - Which numbers on a battery are important? 17 Dec 2017 (Forum)
    My car has the original battery a silver calcium Motorcraft Superstart, I am goinng to charge it tomorrow but if I need to replace it have been looking...
  • bmw r80tr - importing motorbike 2 Dec 2016 (Forum)
    Hi all, i am in Oman and want to bring back to the UK a BMW motorbike which is ex police and registered to me. however it has been de registered by the...
  • Buying a camper van 10 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Is there anything I need to know before thinking of buying a Mazda Bongo, import? Do you recommend any campervan conversion outlets?
  • Grey monument 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    What are the pros and cons of buying a Nissan 350Z that is a grey import?
  • Mercedes Benz C-Class W203 (2000 - 2007) - Importing a Merc 7 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    A colleague has been offered a 2004(ish) Merc C270CDI for a very good price from a relative. He is keen to take up the offer, but the car is currently...
  • Toyota estima import 5 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    I have a problem that the local garage cannot fix. Sometime on first starting up there is a grumbling noise which sounds like the starter motor but is...
  • Why is this car not sold in the U.K.? 24 May 2006 (Forum)
    The car in question.. The 2006 Ford Mustang. I see at least one a day of this model around my area all of which are imported no doubt with all the agro and headaches involved with the SVA either for the owner or importer etc GM Corvette is available here so why don't Ford take out all the hard
  • Which second car for sub £1,500? 30 Jun 2003 (Forum)
    in this price range on Autotrader. A car that I can do most of my own routine work would be ideal. Any suggestions? Badge snobbery not important at all. Relative reliability most important.
  • Buying/importing new model Corolla 9 Jul 2002 (Forum)
    I need to buy a new Toyota Corolla 1.4 VVTi T3 5 door in met silver and the dealers will only give a token few hundred pounds off the list price of £12250....
  • importing Audiu S3 5 Mar 2002 (Forum)
    son looking for Audi S3 quattro, found a German dealer, Autohaus Bartels, who can supply at Euros29750. He goes there to collect (8 weeks delivery) - even...
  • When buying a used car, whats more important - mileage or number of previous owners? 14 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
    We’re looking to buy a used Honda CR-V for around £7000. What’s more important, miles on the clock or number of previous owners?
  • Do I need a genuine BMW windscreen replacement for a 5 Series? 22 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I looked at non-manufacturer approved 5 Series at a BMW dealer. The car was nice apart from a two-inch crack in the front windscreen and worn brake pads...
  • Can you reccomend a reliable, £8000 car to do 20,000 miles a year? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    Can you recommend a comfortable, reliable car to do approximately 20,000 miles a year on windy B-roads. My budget is £8000 and I was thinking a 2011 onwards...
 

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