popa

Hi All,

I'm after advise.

I bought a Spanish Reg 2003 Ford focus 2 years. It broke down and is now a none runner. I have had quote to have it repaired from both a main dealer and local garage and the cost from both is close to 3,500€.

I've done some research and talked to good garages in the UK and I can get the repair done there for 1000 pounds. I would drive it back once fixed. I'm in Estepona and work in gib so need this fixing quick.

Now my questions Are?

Has anyone ever done this before..?
Can i ship a none runner to the uk?
How much would it be to ship a car to the uk?
would i have to pay import tax in the uk?

Any help would be appreciated.

Mitzyboy

Well you are not importing it into the UK are you, so there wont be import charges (anyway, you are in the UK)

Your Spanish insurance should cover you for a period of maybe 3 months, although that may be third party

I suspect that with the car costing £1000 (estimate)to repair, and then the cost of getting it there (I have heard figures of £500 - £750) and then the return journey etc and your flight there to collect, it's all going to add up

Sure you cant find a cheaper alternative here?

ross-shire

with a difference of two grand wouldn't it be cheaper to ship over the mechanic to spain, buy him a set of tools and a free holiday in spain at the same time, and still be in pocket.

Casa Santo Estevo

So what is wrong with the car?
If it is something like it requires a new motor or gearbox there are plenty of breakers around so that you can purchase a second-hand unit.

missile

£1,000 + shipping to fix a 2003 Focus

Sell it for scrap

HBG

I had a vaguely similar problem with an unusual car in Spain. The Spanish garage couldn’t source the part that was required, but an English garage could. I had it delivered to England and sent on to me in Spain where the best mechanic in the world, English, fitted it in a day.

Fredbargate

popa sent you a pm

Mitzyboy

He won't get it

Fredbargate

You mean he needs more posts?

stephendutchman

i work daily with ford parts.2003 focus .3500 repair .must be a major part you require ?.not worth it .scrap it .

Mitzyboy

Yes