Importing a hybrid vehicle in Trinidad

[wing]

A little off topic, but some good info, I think.

[VexXx Dogg]

No name self?
It'll be good to have an idea of (certified/trained) people who offer this service.

[wing]

Sorry, his name is Andy Pooran. He's located in the union hall area near the highway connector road. Straightforward guy.

[mitch1980]

the hybrid market is still relatively new , parts, mechanics etc.
very interested but will wait a few years before i purchase one.

[hydroep]

Yes, must determine which is the B14 of hybrids...

Wondering how these vehicles would fare in a flood though.

Batteries + Electric Motor + Water = Bad Combo.

[VexXx Dogg]

Yes, must determine which is the B14 of hybrids...

Wondering how these vehicles would fare in a flood though.

Batteries + Electric Motor + Water = Bad Combo.

tbh, I'd be cautious of ANY new vehicle in flood and avoid where possible.
Some of these cars have the ECU is on the floor by the passenger footwell, some are in the engine bay.
At any rate, floods can wreak havoc on any of the electronics and sensors, regardless of the drive technology used. And with a new vehicle, havoc is another synonym for expensive.

[mad]

Heard they are going to remove the tax break completely on all hybrids.

[mad]

Heard they are going to remove the tax break completely on all hybrid models.

[mad]

Heard from some reliable sources (RORO dealers) that government going to revoke the tax break from these hybrid vehicles.

I was right the first time.

[drchaos]

Source?

[scotty_buttons]

Lol. No surprise there. This government just like Massy. They never cared about being more ‘green’ or more environmentally friendly or more fuel efficient.
They just can’t stand to see the poor and middle man benefit from getting cars much cheaper due to the hybrid tax break. That’s a huge leakage of revenue for them there.

[mad]

Lol. No surprise there. This government just like Massy. They never cared about being more ‘green’ or more environmentally friendly or more fuel efficient.
They just can’t stand to see the poor and middle man benefit from getting cars much cheaper due to the hybrid tax break. That’s a huge leakage of revenue for them there.

It pains them to see the poor and middle class progressing themselves.

[mad]

Source?

Don't want to divulge that information at this time. But I was right the first time and I know I will be right again this time. Although I honestly hope I am wrong this time around, the taxes is getting unbearable now and there is nothing to show for it.

[drchaos]

Source?

Don't want to divulge that information at this time. But I was right the first time and I know I will be right again this time. Although I honestly hope I am wrong this time around, the taxes is getting unbearable now and there is nothing to show for it.

ANSA merchant bank always boasts about how well their investment vehicles have done in the past and at the bottom they have a disclaimer
"Past performance is not indicative of future performance"
If they can admit it brodda man ... you can too

[mad]

Source?

Don't want to divulge that information at this time. But I was right the first time and I know I will be right again this time. Although I honestly hope I am wrong this time around, the taxes is getting unbearable now and there is nothing to show for it.

ANSA merchant bank always boasts about how well their investment vehicles have done in the past and at the bottom they have a disclaimer
"Past performance is not indicative of future performance"
If they can admit it brodda man ... you can too

Can't say the same for Impsbert

[RedVEVO]

Lol. No surprise there. This government just like Massy. They never cared about being more ‘green’ or more environmentally friendly or more fuel efficient.
They just can’t stand to see the poor and middle man benefit from getting cars much cheaper due to the hybrid tax break. That’s a huge leakage of revenue for them there.

It pains them to see the poor and middle class progressing themselves.

PNM not working for you ?

Well you know what you have to do

[sweeks]

Heard they are going to remove the tax break completely on all hybrids.

Source??

Or Rumour??

[16 cycles]

^ if so....check the parliamentarians for upcoming purchases - cayenne hybrid; x5 hybrid etc...

[eliteauto]

^ if so....check the parliamentarians for upcoming purchases - cayenne hybrid; x5 hybrid etc...

MP vehicles are tax free regardless

[Work_to_own]

Below is a list of MSRP battery cost (US$) details for the various hybrid Toyota models offered since 2001.

2001-2003 Toyota Prius (1st generation) - $3,649
2004-2009 Toyota Prius (2nd generation) - $3,939
2010-2011 Toyota Prius (3rd generation) - $4,080
2012-2015 Toyota Prius Liftback - $3,939
2012-2016 Toyota Prius V - $3,939
2012-2016 Toyota Prius C - $3,807
2007-2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid - $4,892
2012-2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid - $4,892
2013-2015 Toyota Avalon Hybrid - $4,892
2006-2010 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - $6,198
2011-2015 Toyota Highlander Hybrid - $6,353

[Green Car Report 2016]

Not only that
I'll buy a hybrid only when I know someone can actually import and change the battery packs for me

There are people in Trinidad who can change the battery pack. There are qualified technicians in South.

Also a lot of the time it will be just to recondition the cell changing the battery will not be necessary. Again, there are people here who are certified to do this.

[Kronik]

I saw somewhere advertising they doing repairs to the battery packs, so no need to swap the whole pack

[RedVEVO]

I saw somewhere advertising they doing repairs to the battery packs, so no need to swap the whole pack

Grande man NOT in Trini .. Nobody can fix these Hybrids

Forget dem hybrid cars, they are disposable like bic razor ..

Keep the G Vitara

BTW is mango and plum season - and ah looking for a baby yellow head parrot .

Any ?

[16 cycles]

^ if so....check the parliamentarians for upcoming purchases - cayenne hybrid; x5 hybrid etc...

MP vehicles are tax free regardless

Pawn mehself there...

[Kronik]

I saw somewhere advertising they doing repairs to the battery packs, so no need to swap the whole pack

Grande man NOT in Trini .. Nobody can fix these Hybrids

Forget dem hybrid cars, they are disposable like bic razor ..

Keep the G Vitara

BTW is mango and plum season - and ah looking for a baby yellow head parrot .

Any ?

It is in Trini self it advertising

And you hadda check the next *kronik* for that parrot, he is the Grande man

[RedVEVO]

I saw somewhere advertising they doing repairs to the battery packs, so no need to swap the whole pack

Grande man NOT in Trini .. Nobody can fix these Hybrids

Forget dem hybrid cars, they are disposable like bic razor ..

Keep the G Vitara

BTW is mango and plum season - and ah looking for a baby yellow head parrot .

Any ?

It is in Trini self it advertising

And you hadda check the next *kronik* for that parrot, he is the Grande man

OK ..

And why you reading de man mail ?

[scotty_buttons]

I saw somewhere advertising they doing repairs to the battery packs, so no need to swap the whole pack

There is someone in central that service the packs. Or so I heard. Will try to get more info

[Work_to_own]

I saw somewhere advertising they doing repairs to the battery packs, so no need to swap the whole pack

Grande man NOT in Trini .. Nobody can fix these Hybrids

Forget dem hybrid cars, they are disposable like bic razor ..

Keep the G Vitara

BTW is mango and plum season - and ah looking for a baby yellow head parrot .

Any ?

There are people in Trinidad who went abroad and got certified .. they are qualified to fix these hybrids. I know two in south

[RedVEVO]

I saw somewhere advertising they doing repairs to the battery packs, so no need to swap the whole pack

There is someone in central that service the packs. Or so I heard. Will try to get more info

Ok

[kriticalkase]

Andy Pooran is the best hybrid tech I have come across.
Very knowledgeable guy with various equipment for hybrids. I have been servicing many hybrids by him for close to 2 yrs and zero issues.

[Remark]

Do you have a contact number or address for him?