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Post by bpg on Jan 6, 2022 14:50:54 GMT
Kept one of the old Mondeo estates kicking around for years until it seemed like time to move it on. Bit of a fools errand in all truth but I quite like having a spare hack around the place. If I ever get around to treating myself to a new “work” car I’d be likely just to keep the one I have now as well just as a back up. That's where I'm at with the Volvo. It's a kids or dog car not both. I have a cover for the back seat for when the dog is in there. No one wants to sit in the back with a face full of dog. The Focus does it all and I really should sell the Volvo BUT it's a right hooker in a left hooker market. Looking on the local car sales websites RHD cars of similar age are less than 1,000€ whereas LHD versions are still advertised for 9-10k. I'm not giving it away as it is still a good car and worth more to me as a spare, backup car with a known history.
Edit: Suppose that means I'm stuck with it until it's a 1,000€ car in my head.
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Post by Rob on Jan 6, 2022 16:14:53 GMT
How old is the Volvo? And how much do you think it is worth in the UK?
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Post by bpg on Jan 6, 2022 18:08:27 GMT
It's 11 this month.
Popular website values it at £4,340, I expect they'd nickle and dime away at that.
Given it would cost about £500 in travel plus I'd need a good few days in the UK to register the car, MOT it and whatever other hoops needed to jump through I can't imagine the process would be as efficient as that to register it here.
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Post by dixinormus on Jan 6, 2022 19:59:12 GMT
I re-imported a RHD UK Fiesta that I had previously exported to Belgium, about 25 years ago. Was a very simple process. MOT first (on Belgian plates but chassis number also on the pass certificate) then 1 form to DVLA to get the original UK plates reassigned to it.
Worth doing for a few grand, especially if you can come up with a reason to take a short holiday in the UK at the same time.
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Post by bpg on Jan 6, 2022 20:15:22 GMT
That was DVLA 25 years ago.
They appear to struggle with the everyday business of renewing existing licences and keeping all the current codes on them. Asking them to do something specialised I suspect will take a bit longer. Then there are the COVID staff shortages.
I might be in the UK for six weeks in the summer.
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Post by dixinormus on Jan 6, 2022 23:44:44 GMT
Perfect! One-way ferry ticket, 6 weeks to get it done and sold, then the Eurostar home again 😄.
Of course the proceeds of the sale will probably barely cover the cost of your extended holiday..🤣
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Post by EspadaIII on Mar 8, 2022 21:56:34 GMT
Congratulations to Espadrillette..
Passed her driving test first time today.
Managed to include her on the Punto insurance with LV at half the rate they wanted for her as a learner driver. Equivalent annual rate of £2,000 which although hugely expensive is not stupid for a brand new driver. And that rate includes all five members of the family.
She's happy. Another parental milestone cleared. Onto A-levels now.
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Post by Rob on Mar 9, 2022 0:49:26 GMT
Congrats to her. Well done. Make her pay for her own petrol though if you''re paying insurance!
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Post by Humph on Mar 9, 2022 8:03:04 GMT
That’s great news !
Insurance seems pretty high mind. On passing his test at 17, the insurance for my son on the Aygo was £900 for his first year.
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Post by Alanović on Mar 9, 2022 9:13:10 GMT
Great news EIII. My lad has kind of slacked off with his lessons. I are a bit disappoint.
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Post by bpg on Mar 9, 2022 10:10:07 GMT
Congratulations ! to her, always good to see the young ones making progress. A driving licence opens more doors - and dad's wallet.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2022 10:13:30 GMT
Well done to her. Mine is just about starting the lessons, with Red as suggested by Al, so I hope it goes as well for her.
Though I can't say I'm struck on that insurance bill! At least here one insures the car 'any driver'. Makes life less scary, though the insurance is a bit crap.
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Post by bpg on Mar 9, 2022 10:24:57 GMT
My daughter will start in Jan. next year. She can't wait. My son on the other hand has a few more years to wait and, at the moment, could not be less interested. Insurance here is similar, insure the car not the individual drivers though there is an age restriction on my Volvo of no under 23s. We will no doubt need a throwaway vee-hickle for when my daughter is driving the first few years. A quick scan yesterday threw up a few Polo and a Yaris among the Punto and Fiesta crowd. That was based on budget looking for anything with a fresh MOT within a 50km radius.
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Post by WDB on Mar 9, 2022 11:05:53 GMT
That’s great news ! Insurance seems pretty high mind. On passing his test at 17, the insurance for my son on the Aygo was £900 for his first year. Yes, well done. Presumably the insurance reflects the location. Could be worse, though — could be Reading. 😛
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Post by EspadaIII on Mar 9, 2022 14:03:57 GMT
Yes the insurance will have a loading for the almost inner city location of our district and does include insuring her older brother who is somewhat of a liability.
If I get away with £2,500 come end of April for the next year I will be happy (well not happy but you know what I mean, especially as it will be for five drivers).
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