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fletchie
Hi,
Can anyone please advise me on the implications/pitfalls of buying an imported car? I'm looking to buy an imported 182 (ff)
I have seen the certificate which states the car is UK compliant. The car was first registered in France (No jokes here please :clown:!!) and then imported into the UK.
Is it true that it will have no alarm? I'm aware that the warranty is for two years only and I noticed that the car has been serviced every 6,000 miles (car is on 23k) which seems odd to me considering France isn't too disimilar in climate to our own - I did read the thread about the Cyprus import and I could see some logic in the frequent service considering the hot, dry cypriot climate, but France?
Local dealer didn't know the car was an import as it had literally just come into the garage this week - I spotted the EU certificate hidden with the rest of the paperwork. They are going to speak to their manager to see what deal they can come up with as I had put through the paperwork to buy this car and I am still interested. I just need some advise on what I should be haggling out for.. (garage is not a renault delaer)
Cheers,
Jean
Can anyone please advise me on the implications/pitfalls of buying an imported car? I'm looking to buy an imported 182 (ff)
I have seen the certificate which states the car is UK compliant. The car was first registered in France (No jokes here please :clown:!!) and then imported into the UK.
Is it true that it will have no alarm? I'm aware that the warranty is for two years only and I noticed that the car has been serviced every 6,000 miles (car is on 23k) which seems odd to me considering France isn't too disimilar in climate to our own - I did read the thread about the Cyprus import and I could see some logic in the frequent service considering the hot, dry cypriot climate, but France?
Local dealer didn't know the car was an import as it had literally just come into the garage this week - I spotted the EU certificate hidden with the rest of the paperwork. They are going to speak to their manager to see what deal they can come up with as I had put through the paperwork to buy this car and I am still interested. I just need some advise on what I should be haggling out for.. (garage is not a renault delaer)
Cheers,
Jean