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Old 15 May 2001, 10:50 PM
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Thinking about buying an import from Belgium or Holland, Has anybody got any contact numbers for dealers in europe
Old 15 May 2001, 11:27 PM
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Subaru Holland Website:
Old 16 May 2001, 07:57 AM
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Yes Gertjan is a smashing bloke.

I bought mine from him last may. Its scooby's first birthday tomorrow.

Old 16 May 2001, 08:22 AM
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Gertjan supplied my car in November 1999 - top guy. Phone +31 186 661556 (the number's still etched into my brain) or mail gj_velde@wish.net

There's talk of Belgian cars coming with three years warranty that's valid over here. So far, no-one's managed to get this fully confirmed.

Gibsons of Brock (4wdcars.co.uk) used to be a Subaru dealer and now import from the Continent. They give a 3 year warranty and, from what I've read, they know their onions. May be worth a phonecall/email to them too?

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Old 16 May 2001, 08:36 AM
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Cossiepower,

I used Subaru Vilvoorde in Belgium, fax no: +32 2 254 7564.

Mike
Old 16 May 2001, 08:41 AM
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Another vote for Gertjan. He even gave me a bunch of flowers for the missus and a toy car for our 2 week old son (who was the reason why I was 3 weeks late picking up the car!)

Never had such a good dealer experience before.
Old 16 May 2001, 08:47 AM
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I'm getting one from Belgium.
It was cheaper than NL and comes with a 3 year warranty.

I can email the details if you want.

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Old 16 May 2001, 09:06 AM
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BT52b - how's it looking with years 2 and 3 of the warranty? Have you asked your dealer if they'll honour it?

People were having problems getting things agreed...

It may be worth doing some chasing now rather than later.
Old 16 May 2001, 09:18 AM
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another vote here for Subaru Vilvoorde, car was on time and prepared superbly

glen
Old 16 May 2001, 09:59 AM
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Another vote for Gertjan -- top bloke. I'm thinking of getting a Forester for the missus one day -- I'll certainly be giving Gertjan a bell.
Old 16 May 2001, 08:17 PM
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Try Knockaert Subaru in Belgium, Speak to Alain Knockaert, he has been great with my order phone no 0032 57202066
E Mail Knockaert.gar@pandora.be
Tell him Steve Massey sent you, and he will look after you

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by mikefyfe:
<B>Cossiepower,

I used Subaru Vilvoorde in Belgium, fax no: +32 2 254 7564.

Mike[/quote]

Ditto, but went through Alliance Car Imports. (alliancecarimports.co.uk)

Bear in mind you'll be treated like a leper by Subaru UK- I.M. (not true of many of the dealers though).- except when you come to sell.

They'll bend you over.... :O



[This message has been edited by sickboy (edited 16 May 2001).]
Old 16 May 2001, 10:43 PM
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Hi,
I used Subaru Aalsmeer +31297347170 in The Netherlands. The salesman's name was Mr C.J.G. Strack van Schijndel. First name Constant. Top fellow who, when I arrived there, booked me a hotel after making numerous phone calls for me, to different hotels, as it was peak season due to the European Cup. He even gave me a lift to the hotel and the airport. Generally I found all the Dutch people very very helpful, from bus drivers to people on the streets with directions. One chap even used his mobile to help me with directions. I highly recommend Subaru Aalsmeer.

WREXY.
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