Blooming Customs

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  1. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #1 stollydriver, Sep 1, 2015
    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
     
  2. flapinflares

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    #2 flapinflares, Sep 1, 2015
    What do they say the £25 is for? I bet they ride Suzuki bandits!
     
  3. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #3 stollydriver, Sep 1, 2015
    It's because the part is from a non eu country. Probably ride fussies fs1e
     
  4. Havit

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    #4 Havit, Sep 1, 2015
    I
    I would LIKE this but there's nothing to like
     
  5. crispey

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    #5 crispey, Sep 1, 2015
    What part was it? After postage and customs would it have ended up cheaper over here if available?
     
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  6. stollydriver

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    #6 stollydriver, Sep 1, 2015
    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!
     
  7. steve lovatt

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    #7 steve lovatt, Sep 1, 2015
    Tax bandits!
     
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  8. crispey

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    #8 crispey, Sep 1, 2015
    Bummer! but hopefully worth the extra dosh
     
  9. stollydriver

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    #9 stollydriver, Sep 2, 2015
    Cheers mate - now fitted and looks great - well worth it
     
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    #10 stollydriver, Sep 2, 2015
    Result

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  11. DaveTheSuperVillain

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    #11 DaveTheSuperVillain, Sep 2, 2015
    Worth it!!!!
     
  12. stollydriver

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    #12 stollydriver, Sep 2, 2015
    Cheers mate
     
  13. T4bloke

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    #13 T4bloke, Oct 6, 2015
    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?
     
  14. steve lovatt

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    #14 steve lovatt, Oct 6, 2015
    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.
     
  15. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #15 stollydriver, Oct 6, 2015
    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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    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #18 Conquest Racing Ltd, Oct 14, 2015
    It's a Evotech Performance, similar protection

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  19. crispey

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    #19 crispey, Oct 14, 2015
    Oh thanks for explaining that!
     
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