Bongo import expert required

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Bongo import expert required

Post by midasman » Mon Jul 05, 2010 4:59 pm

Hi i hope someone can help me i am about to purchase my first Bongo from a private owner.

Although the van is registered with a log book in the UK. The only issue i have is that he does not have any paperwork from japan side including the de registration certificate that was issued when it was imported from Japan. He brought it from a dealer 2 years ago who imported it, when i rang the dealer he outright refused to provide me with a copy of the certificate stating it wasn't now required and would be hassle for him to dig out.

My point is should i be concerned about not having the certificate in case something crops up in the future to bite me on the bum or not worry about it as the van is already registered in the UK with a full log book.

Any advice is very much appreciated
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Re: Bongo import expert required

Post by g8dhe » Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:36 pm

We never received one either, didn't know at the time that they are available.
Given that it has been in the country for a while now, its more important I would suggest to know how it has behaved since, after all it doesn't affect the UK registration at all. As it's a private buy the previous dealer or any warranty is out of the picture as well.
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Re: Bongo import expert required

Post by missfixit70 » Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:56 pm

I'd say the service history for the 2 years in the uk is just as/more important.
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Re: Bongo import expert required

Post by missfixit70 » Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:59 pm

Duplicate post, http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =1&t=42115 could someone lock this one to avoid confusion? :wink:
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Re: Bongo import expert required

Post by francophile1947 » Mon Jul 05, 2010 7:50 pm

missfixit70 wrote:Duplicate post, http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =1&t=42115 could someone lock this one to avoid confusion? :wink:
Done 8)
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