Dutch/Belgian specialist?
Dutch/Belgian specialist?
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Mark.

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11,104 posts

305 months

Tuesday 26th March 2013
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So I'm probably off to Amsterdam for a couple of days and toying with taking the Cerbera (Top Gear Style 'race' coming back against Daughter using public transport/planes) for a bit of a road trip.
Now of course I'm not expecting any problems whatsoever but it'd be handy to have a phone number or two stored 'just in case' - any pointers?
I don't feel I can really ask the Dutch or Belgian Regions of the TVRCC as I'm not a member.

zed4

7,248 posts

251 months

Tuesday 26th March 2013
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This place had a few TVRs for sale when I was looking to buy: http://www.targetcars.eu/

Mark.

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11,104 posts

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Tuesday 26th March 2013
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nawarne

3,176 posts

289 months

Tuesday 26th March 2013
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Both the Dutch and Belgian folks love their TVRs.

Might be worth popping a post on the "ZOLDER" forum. I'm sure you'll get a response.

I know a brit working for Volvo in Belgium who owns a Chimaera...guess he gets servicing done locally?
Nick

Roy C

4,213 posts

313 months

Tuesday 26th March 2013
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bxlbaz

383 posts

180 months

Tuesday 26th March 2013
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http://www.tvr-belgium.be/

You can always speak to Marc in Belgium he is the TVR specialist and looks after all the servicing and general maintenance. He's a good guy to deal with.
Drop me a pm if you need more info
Barrie

Edited by bxlbaz on Tuesday 26th March 18:43

HvdWeerden

1,739 posts

229 months

Tuesday 26th March 2013
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Mark. said:
So I'm probably off to Amsterdam for a couple of days and toying with taking the Cerbera (Top Gear Style 'race' coming back against Daughter using public transport/planes) for a bit of a road trip.
Now of course I'm not expecting any problems whatsoever but it'd be handy to have a phone number or two stored 'just in case' - any pointers?
I don't feel I can really ask the Dutch or Belgian Regions of the TVRCC as I'm not a member.
PM me and I will share the phone nr of an excellent TVR mechanic.

Han

flyingdutchie

873 posts

223 months

Tuesday 26th March 2013
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The dutch and belgian tivvers are on the same forum as you are. You have all the information you need!

flyingdutchie

873 posts

223 months

Tuesday 26th March 2013
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BTW targetcars is a cash and carry. They only sell cars. Do not expect service from them.

Mark.

Original Poster:

11,104 posts

305 months

Tuesday 26th March 2013
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Thanks Barrie - noted that number.

Han - will PM you in a moment.

Arjen - I look out for these guys, and just wanted a couple of numbers in case anything should happen - but I doubt it will.

Graaf

169 posts

194 months

Thursday 28th March 2013
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Tom74TVR

169 posts

186 months

Thursday 28th March 2013
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Marc Minne from MF cars in Deinze is actually one of the only official ex-TVR dealers that are working closely with Dom from Power, rebuilding engines and giving the same guarantee...

this is his phonenumber and mail. Just keep it close in case :-)

Phone: +32 9 2823136
E-mail: info@tvr-belgium.be

Mark.

Original Poster:

11,104 posts

305 months

Thursday 28th March 2013
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Guys, thanks for all the input it is appreciated and I've saved the numbers.

Except now it looks like I might be over ruled and we may be going in the boring car. Seems wife is taking the challenge seriously and we can do the trip in 1 go without stopping whereas in the Cerb we will need at least 2 stops thus loosing maybe 20 mins lol!

flyingdutchie

873 posts

223 months

Thursday 28th March 2013
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So a diesel always wins?

bxlbaz

383 posts

180 months

Thursday 28th March 2013
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Enjoy your trip, its a great city to visit, however you get there





Edited by bxlbaz on Thursday 28th March 22:04


Edited by bxlbaz on Friday 29th March 07:28


Edited by bxlbaz on Friday 29th March 07:29

Mark.

Original Poster:

11,104 posts

305 months

Friday 29th March 2013
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flyingdutchie said:
So a diesel always wins?
I'm not sure, but it certainly means less stops.

But I haven't given up hope just yet wink

flyingdutchie

873 posts

223 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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Leave the diesel at home and have fun. You have got all the right telephonenumbers.....

Mark.

Original Poster:

11,104 posts

305 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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Indeed I do, and am still very tempted.

But have also read the review about driving in Amsterdam and it doesn't seem much fun.

bxlbaz

383 posts

180 months

Saturday 30th March 2013
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Hi,

Driving in Amsterdam is ok, and if your staying outside of Amsterdam you can drive in and park at the Q park de Bijenkorf and then the centre is all within strolling distance. The only thing to keep your eyes open for when driving is cyclists, they "generally" have right of way, and take it at other times, but where is that any different. Just keep your eyes open and you'll be fine.

Some hotels have parking available or you can use public transport or the metro depending on where you're staying outside of the city.

Using public transport might be a good idea you're thinking of trying a Brown cafe

Cheers


Mark.

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11,104 posts

305 months

Sunday 14th April 2013
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Well for those who care...we took the Audi, and going by the weather there the correct choice!

The car won, by almost an hour.

However, different set of circumstances it could all have been different. Our train left early, the flight was delayed etc.
If everything ran to time table I think there would genuinely be 5 mins in it - either way.