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    Ordered part for my Explorer and have watched it's tracking progress from New York across the States and finally arriving in London. Suddenly progress stopped at Customs clearance, after 4 days I received a letter - customs want £ 25.00 before releasing. Oh joy, Dick Turpin wore a mask, but hey Ho it's off to Parcel Force I go
     
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    What do they say the £25 is for? I bet they ride Suzuki bandits!
     
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    It's because the part is from a non eu country. Probably ride fussies fs1e
     
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    What part was it? After postage and customs would it have ended up cheaper over here if available?
     
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    Unfortunately the part is not available here - it is a bespoke headlight guard. Manufactured in Poland then the company closed business - purchased from New York. Lesson learnt!
     
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    Tax bandits!
     
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    Bummer! but hopefully worth the extra dosh
     
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    Cheers mate - now fitted and looks great - well worth it
     
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    Worth it!!!!
     
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    Stolly driver. Does your username refer to the only vehicle I've ever driven that was more fun than sex?? And could make you a brew.
    Made by Alvis? HMLC. Spent a few years on them if I've guessed right?
     
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    The amazing amphibious Stalwart - how could you not like something with 6 wheels that can swim and it's exhausts glow red hot into the bargain.
     
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    I have owned several variants of Stalwart mk1 and mk2 , carrier, lumber and finally REME. I have also restored Humber Pigs mk1 and mk2, Saracens mk1 - mk6, Ferrets, 432, 434, Gmc 352, 353. Scorpion and worked on Challenger, Ww2 Hellcat, etc etc
     
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    It's a Evotech Performance, similar protection

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    Oh thanks for explaining that!
     
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