Recommended import company?

Recommended import company?

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cybertrophic

Original Poster:

225 posts

220 months

Tuesday 27th January 2015
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It looks like Newport Imports has gone the way of the dodo, as their website now 404s, so I am after some advice from those who have gone through the rigours of importing a US car on which companies are good to work with and which are worth avoiding.

I am looking at getting a new Raptor and I'm just wary of dropping nearly £50k on a motor via some Del-boy running a "business" out the back of a magazine, instead of getting involved with a reputable importer.

Any recommendations/places to give a wide berth?

shovelheadrob

1,564 posts

170 months

Tuesday 27th January 2015
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Have you tried contacting them by phone, their other company website http://www.hybrid-car-company.com/company-info/def... is working, or PM Roo

habanero

73 posts

163 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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shovelheadrob said:
Have you tried contacting them by phone, their other company website http://www.hybrid-car-company.com/company-info/def... is working, or PM Roo
No it's not...

Roo

11,503 posts

206 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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habanero said:
shovelheadrob said:
Have you tried contacting them by phone, their other company website http://www.hybrid-car-company.com/company-info/def... is working, or PM Roo
No it's not...
fking hosting companies.

The hybrid one should still be live, they'll be getting an ear bashing in a minute. It was fine last night.

Alas, the Newport one is dead.

Market conditions have caused the diversification into the hybrid business.

Speak to either Ron Fenton at STS imports or John at Golden Chariots.

TIS

219 posts

196 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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The David Boatwright Partnership

http://www.boatwright.co.uk/

Sherrod House
Chilford Court
Braintree
Essex
CM7 2QS

Tel. 01376 552399
Fax. 01376 552411

Richard typically stocks the Raptor but cant keep them in stock long enough as they are a great truck.

BillyWhizz888

899 posts

152 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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Second Ron fenton at sts imports

Good guy to deal with and I use him rather than
Those close to me in scotland

HD Adam

5,144 posts

183 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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Another vote for Ron Fenton at STS.

shovelheadrob

1,564 posts

170 months

Wednesday 28th January 2015
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Roo said:
habanero said:
shovelheadrob said:
Have you tried contacting them by phone, their other company website http://www.hybrid-car-company.com/company-info/def... is working, or PM Roo
No it's not...
fking hosting companies.

The hybrid one should still be live, they'll be getting an ear bashing in a minute. It was fine last night.

Alas, the Newport one is dead.

Market conditions have caused the diversification into the hybrid business.

Speak to either Ron Fenton at STS imports or John at Golden Chariots.
It was working when I posted the link.

Another recommendation for Ron, I haven't brought a car in with him yet but use him for larger parts & stuff from companies who don't ship outside the USA