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On 28/06/2023 at 09:09, kws said:

Bringing this back up again.

Ive been through the thread and don't think I saw this in it, but has anyone used https://importyourcar.co.nz/home before? They appear to make buying from the auctions easy and everything is basically handled from buying to being on the road. Almost seems too easy.

Im looking to import a car in the nearish future, and wondering if they're a good option.

I’ve just imported a car through them, and 2 colleagues have cars on the way with them!

They were pretty good overall, and the car (a highly exciting Leaf) arrived sooner than expected and in better-than-anticipated condition.

Overall I’d recommend them, but keep an eye on costs / forex rate used etc

Anyone ever seen some Cheviot Tri-spokes before?

Acquired some 14x6 / 4x100 mags recently that have Cheviot logo on them - but can't seem to find anything about them (I need a new centre-cap or 2). They say "made in NZ" on the wheels, but other than that no other markings/model etc? Guess finding someone to 3D print a new centre-cap might be the only option...

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/suzuki/auction-2260636109.htm

Any other Kei car owners in Wellington region?

Splashed out on a new plate!

Can anyone recommend a turbo specialist in Wellington/the Hutt? Seems a little noisy/whistle-y on the Cappuccino and I can’t see anything obviously amiss...

thanks,

Matt

Picture of the beast! First job is fitting my old Momo steering wheel, followed by cambelt/waterpump I think...

Yup being tall I will have to fit smaller wheel / lower seat!

Yay finally got me a Cappuccino, which should be here in the next couple of weeks.

Was thinking about getting a personalised plate - I see “KEICAR” is still available (although expensive!) - any other ideas?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mazda/auction-1573125539.htm

On 12/12/2017 at 11:47, Beaver said:

I saw that at the wharf the other day in Wellington, wondered what the hell it was/still wondering.

Wonder where it's headed too - would love to have a chat to the owner/importer to see how hard getting an AZ-1 complied is!

1 hour ago, Scrubb said:

My thread I started on importing from Japan here might be of some help. There are suggestions of importers and websites to search for cars.

Saw that - useful thread thanks!

Matt

So it sounds like I should be able to import a Cappuccino/AZ-1 relatively easily? (If I can find a reasonably priced, rust-free example)