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Honda Jazz Forums => Honda Jazz Mk1 2002-2008 => Topic started by: Ciaran84 on February 22, 2011, 09:57:01 AM

Title: moving to uk and bringing my jazz
Post by: Ciaran84 on February 22, 2011, 09:57:01 AM

I'm planning a move to the UK towards the end of the summer and there's some stuff i need to clear up.

First and foremost, my speedo and odo are in kms only. Obviously i need them changed to miles so i know i'm doing the right speeds... Does anyone know if this would be expensive to do?

Would i be liable to get a lot less for the car if i trade it in at a Honda dealer over there? Assume i have re-regged, MOT'd and had the speedo/odo changed.

I don't know if i should just sell it on here and bring the cash with me to buy another straight up. It would be a lot more hassle but might be worth it in the long run.

Also a question unrelated to moving... None of the Halfords here have a listing for the rear wiper blade size for a Jazz and mine is getting quite ragged. I also wouldn't trust their staff to recommend an air freshener, never mind a wiper blade. If anyone knows the size that fits, i would appreciate it!

Cheers in advance for all the help!

Title: Re: moving to uk and bringing my jazz
Post by: guest255 on February 22, 2011, 06:40:44 PM

The rear wiper is specific part obviously available from Honda.

Try this link:

http://www.wiperblades.co.uk/honda-jazz-2002-to-2008-rear-wiper-blades/

Title: Re: moving to uk and bringing my jazz
Post by: guest229 on March 03, 2011, 06:54:49 AM

I can recommend wiperblades I have used their blades for a while now.

Title: Re: moving to uk and bringing my jazz
Post by: guest334 on March 03, 2011, 04:37:32 PM

You don't state where you are if outside EU then £££££'s to import.
I'd check the cost of importing then enquire with HMRC re bringing a Japanese car into UK

AS regards the rear wiper - Ebay search usually has good results.

Title: Re: moving to uk and bringing my jazz
Post by: RichardA on March 03, 2011, 08:26:31 PM

Assuming it is left-hand drive then yes it will be worth less over here come trade-in. People may buy LHD sports cars but everyday cars like the Jazz will be harder to sell. You may have more luck selling it privately, maybe to someone in the armed forces who will be stationed aboard? You never know, someone may want a cheap, economical LHD car for this reason.

If this is a RHD car from Japan or Ireland then it wouldn't matter that much. It will be worth slightly less though.

The instrustments being in kms won't matter that much. The mph figures will be printed on the inside of the speedometer. I wouldn't think it would be worth the hassle to change the instruments.

Title: Re: moving to uk and bringing my jazz
Post by: nowster on March 04, 2011, 12:41:59 PM

Quote from: RichardA on March 03, 2011, 08:26:31 PM

The instruments being in kms won't matter that much. The mph figures will be printed on the inside of the speedometer. I wouldn't think it would be worth the hassle to change the instruments.

That's not always the case. I've seen Irish cars with only kph marked on the speedo. Ditto for French cars that I've hired.

Title: Re: moving to uk and bringing my jazz
Post by: Ciaran84 on March 05, 2011, 09:35:23 PM

I'm coming from Ireland and it only has KMs on the speedo.