75's or ZT's availability in France?

[COLVERT]

Quite a few of the original Rover dealers here in France still have the equipment to service Rover cars.

There is one near me in CHOLET.

[ratchet]

I moved to France a couple of weeks ago. The ZTT performed impeccably during the 1000 mile journey from Scotland............ but it obviously does not like being in France

The last time I was here (18 months ago) the water pump packed up on the return journey to Scotland. This time the power steering pump has leaked onto the alternator

If anyone has seen a 75/ZT diesel in a scrapyard near Fougeres - I'd be grateful for a heads up.

[Hymer694]

I've also previously had no problems registering my uk cars (took a couple of weeks). However I'm now going through the process with my 75 and have hit an obstacle as they have asked for a CoC. Can anyone tell me where I can obtain this document? Usually I contact the manufacturer and pay a fee for it, but clearly this is not an option with Rover. Any advice gratefully received.

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[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by Hymer694

I've also previously had no problems registering my uk cars (took a couple of weeks). However I'm now going through the process with my 75 and have hit an obstacle as they have asked for a CoC. Can anyone tell me where I can obtain this document? Usually I contact the manufacturer and pay a fee for it, but clearly this is not an option with Rover. Any advice gratefully received.

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The number they require is already on your registration document.

I paid for a CoC on my first plate change but found out later it wasn't necessary. I already had the number on my existing documents.--

I explained this to the folk at the Prefecture as they didn't know this themselves.---



PS. It is an option with the Rover BUT it is not necessary. There is a company in Britain that will give you the correct CoC for lots of money.--

Avoid them like the plague----------

[Hymer694]

Originally Posted by COLVERT

The number they require is already on your registration document.

I paid for a CoC on my first plate change but found out later it wasn't necessary. I already had the number on my existing documents.--

I explained this to the folk at the Prefecture as they didn't know this themselves.---



PS. It is an option with the Rover BUT it is not necessary. There is a company in Britain that will give you the correct CoC for lots of money.--

Avoid them like the plague----------

Brilliant. Thanks very much. My sous prefecture are also unaware of this, but they're very helpful, so I'm sure they'll accept it once it's been pointed out. Thanks again

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[COLVERT]

Originally Posted by Plezier

If we decide after our trial peroid of renting a place that we like France and decide to buy a property to live in we will of course require a French registered LHD car. So have been doing some web surfing and it seems that finding a Rover 75 or MG ZT is not going to be that easy. It is noticable that the few ZT's found for sale are generally in drab colours Grey or Black and I much prefer brighter colours. British Racing Green is a good colour and despite being darker better than Silver IMHO.

How would it be best to go about finding a suitable vehicle in France especially as out French is very limited ....................... something which we need to address and have tried but there seems to be no availability of learnign French locally here and the computer programme bought is frankly not the best .

We could of course re-register the Copperleaf Red Classic CDT but it would remain RHD of course but that is for next year to worry about as we understand it takes a while to purchase property in France and there is the trial period to go through before we make that decision.

Have you booked your trial period holiday in France yet ??---

[Plezier]

Originally Posted by COLVERT

Have you booked your trial period holiday in France yet ??---

Nope the French didn't want us it seems! Tried to rent a place but the British State Pension is not enough to meet teh law and it's requirements on rents so we said "up yours Froggies" and are moving to Bulgaria instead. Rented a house in Ruse no problems just trying to sort out car shipping to get them here.

Due to the high cost of buying decent cars here shipping the Rover 75 CDT and the MGF over makes sense even though they are RHD.

[ratchet]

Originally Posted by Plezier

Nope the French didn't want us it seems! Tried to rent a place but the British State Pension is not enough to meet teh law and it's requirements on rents so we said "up yours Froggies" and are moving to Bulgaria instead. Rented a house in Ruse no problems just trying to sort out car shipping to get them here.

Due to the high cost of buying decent cars here shipping the Rover 75 CDT and the MGF over makes sense even though they are RHD.

if it doesn't work out in Bulgaria, give france another try.

Presumably you attempted to rent via an estate agent. Try the expat sites (anglo info, United in Brittany, united in Normandy, Facebook etc). There are loads of Brits willing to let their properties out on a more informal basis - particularly during the winter when their gites are sitting empty.

[Plezier]

Originally Posted by ratchet

if it doesn't work out in Bulgaria, give france another try.

Presumably you attempted to rent via an estate agent. Try the expat sites (anglo info, United in Brittany, united in Normandy, Facebook etc). There are loads of Brits willing to let their properties out on a more informal basis - particularly during the winter when their gites are sitting empty.

Indeed it was through agents. Our other issue is the dogs and being told they could not live inside the house but may ......................................... may be allowed in the garage. When pushed further for information about said garage turns out it was a ruddy car port!

We are starting the house hunt here in Bulgaria this coming week and are going to be viewing a few later in the week.