MonkeyVR6 0 Posted October 15, 2010 Hi guys, I'm assuming there are still a few Corrado's, VR6 specifically in N.Ireland? Anyone know of some good VW specialists out there, doesn't have to be a main dealer...just someone whose work is decent and labour price is fair. Also... ...what the HELL is going on with car insurance out there? I've heard of the joyriders in Belfast...but thats mental. Best I've come up with is about £650! Are there any meets too? Any info would be good. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon263 0 Posted October 15, 2010 Hi there mate, if you coming to live in N.Ireland then you will be pleasantly surprised at how strong the VW scene is over here and please forget all the horror story crap you have heard ......... it's just not like that. First thing I suggest is that you log onto www.gtini.com and make yourself known. The club meets on the last Sunday afternoon of every month at Corrs Corner. This is a hotel/restaurant/bar about 7 miles north of Belfast. Usually very well attended, depending on the weather of course. The club organise three major shows every year. A huge indoor/outdoor show (Dubshed) in March at the Kings Hall complex in Belfast, a mega outdoor summer show in July at Castlewellan Forest Park about 30 miles south of Belfast which is attended by cars from all over Northern and Southern Ireland and lastly a smaller outdoor show at The Folk and Transport Museum on the outskirts of Belfast in August. I have been attending shows all over the UK for years and I can assure you that you will never have met a more friendly bunch of enthusiasts than the N. Irish. As for servicing repairs etc, you will have no problems. If you need any help, I'll gladly put you in touch with the guys who keep my VR6 up to scratch. As for insurance, I suppose it depends on your annual mileage. My VR6 is on Classic Insurance, limited to 3k per year for around £250. You certainly will not see as many Corrados about over here as on the mainland but we do like our old VWs and you will be blown away by some of them. Looking forward to meeting you ......... keep in touch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 33 Posted October 15, 2010 Well, mine used to live up there until it came south and changed number plates - Wales before that. The previous owner had no problems with the main dealers - good for parts and general servicing/maintenance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonkeyVR6 0 Posted October 15, 2010 Mine was in the UK, then I imported it to Germany, now I'm re-importing it to the UK (DVLA) for 24-48hrs, then importing it to N.Ireland on the DVLNI. Glad there are a few shows, I'll register on that website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aide 0 Posted October 15, 2010 another one here, pay about £340pa in east belfast. be good to see another vr about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
