Import from Europe

GYM
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edited June 2018 in Motorhomes #1

Hi, we have just driven our motorhome (Dethleffs Fiat Ducato) to the UK where we now live.  Can anyone recommend a reliable garage in Bristol to do the necessary EU to UK conversions, like headlights, rear fog light and speedometer Kph to Mph.

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  • MichaelT
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    edited June 2018 #2

    if you look on MH Fun there are lots of threads about importing.  Lockwood do the KPH-MPH replacement overlays if you look online it is an easy DIY job. 

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  • Randomcamper
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    edited June 2018 #4

    with European vans priced in Euros, importing works best when the pound is weak.....as close to a 1:1 rate as you can get....

    Can you explain that to me BB...?

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  • MichaelT
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    edited June 2018 #6

    I think you mean when the pound is strong BBlaughing i.e. the more € you get for each £ makes the van cheaper either to import or buy in UK. 

    I think the savings seem to come where the UK prices are or seem to be hiked up versus the cost to buy over there directly in €, but of course less risk, no FX costs and somewhat easier.  Seems some vans are say €80k over there and the UK dealers charge £80k here.

  • JVB66
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    edited June 2018 #7

    Maybe that is why some say sites in the UK are expensive? they are compairing them in eurossurprised

     

     

    Ps sorrywink

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  • Randomcamper
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    edited June 2018 #9

    Ah....ok no problem, I like a (large) drop of vino myself on these warm summer evenings...wink

    Trouble is I end up on Ebay then buying all sorts of stuff I don't really need...embarassed

     

    Yes, buying vehicles from "over there" can be worthwhile, we've had several cars imported by a specialist dealer, often coming with more kit and at a lower price.   But sometimes dealers are unhappy with non UK spec when it's time to sell....

    As always, do your research,  and your sums,  thoroughly.....!

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