Servicing abroad?

[v8 Devil]

I am considering shipping my Chimaera to the Caribbean where I am about to start a new business venture. I'm not having many offers for her and am struggling to get my head around being without a TVR. How easy would it be to service and maintain her without a TVR specialist to do the work. I am hopeless at mechanics so would need to rely on someone out there. They seem to have all sorts of cars there including many Rovers and it would seem plenty of V8's.
Advice greatly appreciated!

[That Daddy]

To be honest there is no reason why any good mechanic cannot maintain one of these cars correctly,the only problem i could forsee is if you needed any fibreglass/bodywork carried out,but then if there is someone there that does glassfibre then your good to go.

[The AJP Griff]

That Daddy said:

...........the only problem i could forsee is if you needed any fibreglass/bodywork carried out,but then if there is someone there that does glassfibre then your good to go.

With all the boats out there,it should be no problem getting fibreglass expertise

[seasider]

v8 Devil said:

I am considering shipping my Chimaera to the Caribbean

If you dont mind a bit of D.I.Y. servicing, i'm willing to help out

[v8 Devil]

Thanks guys!
I'm still looking into export costs and customs and excise prices. It seems customs is the biggest expense particularly on older cars. I'm not sure whether they do super unleaded fuel, I must find that out!
One worry is availability of parts,particularly the TVR specific ones. I guess they could be shipped over easily enough. I will have a word with the guys at Fernhursts.I'll get her thoroughly checked over before I go and see what they suggest taking parts wise. Obviously things like fan belt, fuses, relays etc. Anything you would advise to take?
Thanks for the offer seasider, I may take you up on that. I am building four houses out there on a piece of waterfront land I have bought. They will be for rent. I'm sure we could sort out a mutually agreeable deal

P.S Seasider! How do you flag up what someone has posted in your post?

Edited by v8 Devil on Sunday 25th February 13:46

[Cloggy]

Go to www.itstvr.com/_sgg/m5_1.htm
You can buy a 6000 and 12000 miles service manual with Photo's and instructions for Chimeara and Griffith.
With this any good mechanic can service your car.

[V8 Devil]

Very handy! Thanks!

[seasider]

v8 Devil said:

Thanks for the offer seasider, I may take you up on that. I am building four houses out there on a piece of waterfront land I have bought. They will be for rent. I'm sure we could sort out a mutually agreeable deal

I'm packing my spanners as i type

v8 Devil said:

P.S Seasider! How do you flag up what someone has posted in your post?

Try clicking on "Quote" at the top of this post & i will appear in the window then use the bits you want, leaving the [quote=name] & [/guote]

[spend]

name said:

I'm packing my spanners as i type

Leaving behind the lardey arses to join the lithe behind ranks eh...

Dave

[seasider]

spend said:

name said:

I'm packing my spanners as i type

Leaving behind the lardey arses to join the lithe behind ranks eh...

Dave

Well it's worth a try

[v8sag]

I would'nt worry about it,we're 12000 miles away from the nearest specialist,little countries tend to be more resourcefull when it comes to breakdowns,parts etc..

[V8 Devil]

Hi Paul,
You obviously have some experience of exporting cars. Can you give me any tips on how to reduce customs and excise fees? Also can you suggest a reliable export company in the UK? Thanks.

[v8sag]

V8 Devil said:

Hi Paul,
You obviously have some experience of exporting cars. Can you give me any tips on how to reduce customs and excise fees? Also can you suggest a reliable export company in the UK? Thanks.

I won't tell you my dodgy ways on the netEvery country will have diffrent tax's,One would assume if you were going to bring the car back to UK they would have a tourist delivery where you may have a year on UK plates and pay no tax.Or perhaps if youve owned it a length of time there will be no equivilent vat and a time constaint against selling?ie non spectulative incentive.
Youll have to check whats happening in the country your moving too.Id also get a friendly TVR dealership to give you the lowest but still realistic value possible.
To be honest I just call up my shipping broker when having goods sent and they find the best deal.If your moving all your household effects by container(FCL) it makes sense to build a platform for these and the car under,if its the car alone, roll on roll off is the most cost effective if this service is available in your country of origin.

Edited by v8sag on Monday 26th February 10:06