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Nils · 14th August 2016, 19:14

New forum member here. I moved to Dublin and took our UK-registered Rover 75 V6 Tourer with me. I have a bit of of an issue with the starter motor (won't turn) and bonnet (won't open).

Can anybody recommend a good mechanic in the Dublin area?

Fire99 · 14th August 2016, 20:02

Hi All,

I'm not sure where this thread has got to but I'm from the UK but mostly based in Co Wicklow with my facelift CDTi MG ZT.

Cheers,

Nick

Dragrad · 14th August 2016, 23:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nils

New forum member here. I moved to Dublin and took our UK-registered Rover 75 V6 Tourer with me. I have a bit of of an issue with the starter motor (won't turn) and bonnet (won't open).

Can anybody recommend a good mechanic in the Dublin area?

A PM is en-route regarding the bonnet opening....

As for the other issue do a search in titles, as this issue has been discussed a few times

Galaxie390 · 19th August 2016, 00:09

Hi Nils,

Ryans of Blanchardstown were/ are a main dealer and have a T4. There's usually a few 75s outside their garage in for work.

Maybe they can help, but of course will charge main dealer prices. I've used them for the T4 to help with fault finding, and they were fine.

For my bigger repairs, I use (along with a few other here in the Kildare area) use LS Motors in Newbridge.

Don't be stuck, send ,me a PM if you like.

Cheers,
Rich

Pat Kiernan · 22nd September 2016, 15:41

Hi new member here from Cork. Not an owner yet but determined to be a 75 tourer CTDi owner sooner rather than later.

andymc · 22nd September 2016, 18:20

Welcome Pat. What's the situation with importing cars into RoI these days - is there still a hefty registration tax to pay even on used motors?

Pat Kiernan · 22nd September 2016, 18:41

From a little research it seems around 600 euro for what I want IE a diesel tourer. I guess the currency exchange rate takes the sting out of it at the moment. The main thing though is they are simply none for sale in RoI so no option but to look in UK and it seems in general cars are looked after better there better roads etc.

andymc · 22nd September 2016, 18:54

Ouch, €600 extra on the price of a car is a bit of a kicker! One benefit of course is that the MOT is an annual test, as opposed to the bi-annual NCT so there's less likelihood of you encountering a car that hasn't had a proper roadworthiness inspection for up to two years. However I've heard that the NCT can be even more stringent.

As it happens, I'm hopefully going to be looking at a tourer for myself shortly, but if I hear of any others up this end I'll keep you in mind. Have you your heart set on a tourer or would you consider a saloon as well?

Pat Kiernan · 22nd September 2016, 20:39

Andy do keep an eye out would appreciate that. Yes definitely tourer. We travel a lot with family to mobile home in Kerry so lots of travel with lots of stuff. Also I fish a lot and can leave rods up in the estate. Also the tourer just looks so good!

Robson Rover Repair · 23rd September 2016, 00:25

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19th August 2016, 00:09	#314
Galaxie390 Regular poster 2002 Conn SE Tourer CDT auto Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Naas, Co Kildare Posts: 72 Thanks: 4 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Nils, Ryans of Blanchardstown were/ are a main dealer and have a T4. There's usually a few 75s outside their garage in for work. Maybe they can help, but of course will charge main dealer prices. I've used them for the T4 to help with fault finding, and they were fine. For my bigger repairs, I use (along with a few other here in the Kildare area) use LS Motors in Newbridge. Don't be stuck, send ,me a PM if you like. Cheers, Rich __________________ To Do: towbar,, stereo & speakers, autobox 'funny' behaviour (2-3 upshift delaying to 2800rpm, clunk on rev to forward change), FBH pcb & timer, rust proof, drivers cup holder. Done: Full service,airbag dcu,pcv valve,aux belts, front discs & pads, 2 x rear springs, engine fan, cleaned plenum, plenum spyhole mod, bonnet catch divider mod, bonnet catches lubed, second key, x-power upgrade, aircon recharge,2nd acc socket, winter tyres on 15" rims, strut bearings, spring protectors,

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andymc Posted a thing or two Wedgewood Connie SE / Black Club SE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ballymoney Posts: 1,459 Thanks: 542 Thanked 583 Times in 365 Posts	Welcome Pat. What's the situation with importing cars into RoI these days - is there still a hefty registration tax to pay even on used motors? __________________ My blood brother is an immigrant A beautiful immigrant My blood brother's Freddie Mercury A Nigerian mother of three

22nd September 2016, 18:54	#318
andymc Posted a thing or two Wedgewood Connie SE / Black Club SE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Ballymoney Posts: 1,459 Thanks: 542 Thanked 583 Times in 365 Posts	Ouch, €600 extra on the price of a car is a bit of a kicker! One benefit of course is that the MOT is an annual test, as opposed to the bi-annual NCT so there's less likelihood of you encountering a car that hasn't had a proper roadworthiness inspection for up to two years. However I've heard that the NCT can be even more stringent. As it happens, I'm hopefully going to be looking at a tourer for myself shortly, but if I hear of any others up this end I'll keep you in mind. Have you your heart set on a tourer or would you consider a saloon as well? __________________ My blood brother is an immigrant A beautiful immigrant My blood brother's Freddie Mercury A Nigerian mother of three

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14th August 2016, 19:14	#311
Nils Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Dublin Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	New forum member here. I moved to Dublin and took our UK-registered Rover 75 V6 Tourer with me. I have a bit of of an issue with the starter motor (won't turn) and bonnet (won't open). Can anybody recommend a good mechanic in the Dublin area?

14th August 2016, 20:02	#312
Fire99 Regular poster MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Essex Posts: 30 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Hi All, I'm not sure where this thread has got to but I'm from the UK but mostly based in Co Wicklow with my facelift CDTi MG ZT. Cheers, Nick

22nd September 2016, 15:41	#315
Pat Kiernan Newbie None at the moment Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cork Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi new member here from Cork. Not an owner yet but determined to be a 75 tourer CTDi owner sooner rather than later.

22nd September 2016, 18:41	#317
Pat Kiernan Newbie None at the moment Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cork Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	From a little research it seems around 600 euro for what I want IE a diesel tourer. I guess the currency exchange rate takes the sting out of it at the moment. The main thing though is they are simply none for sale in RoI so no option but to look in UK and it seems in general cars are looked after better there better roads etc.

22nd September 2016, 20:39	#319
Pat Kiernan Newbie None at the moment Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Cork Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Andy do keep an eye out would appreciate that. Yes definitely tourer. We travel a lot with family to mobile home in Kerry so lots of travel with lots of stuff. Also I fish a lot and can leave rods up in the estate. Also the tourer just looks so good!