Member Since: 14 Oct 2017
Location: Uxbridge
Posts: 34
gap tool.
hi all fellow land rover owners. could anyone please advise on the best place to purchase a gap iid tool also i know it is locked to 1 vin number but i’ve read somewhere i could read and clear faults on my other land rovers. discovery3/RRSport/L322 any help would be greatly appreciated.
27th Apr 2022 5:37 pm
Realist
Member Since: 21 Mar 2016
Location: South Wales
Posts: 332
There was one for sale here on the forum last week.
Why wait, just go for it and enjoy life.
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28th Apr 2022 11:23 am
ianm27
Member Since: 02 Jun 2016
Location: Hertfordshire
Posts: 2154
IID tools do come up on the For Sale section of this forum now and then.
If all you want is a code reader to cover a number of Land Rover models then maybe look at the Autel AP200. It is restricted to a make (Land Rover) and will read/clear codes on any model.
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28th Apr 2022 11:29 am
Rotara
Member Since: 02 Mar 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 59
Hi, has anyone had experience purchasing from GAP Diagnostics direct?
I notice they ship from Canada and state that VAT is added at checkout, and the item will be subject to import duties.
Are we expected to pay both VAT and import tax? I Just wanted to find out what others' purchasing experience has been before diving in. Thanks
6th Jun 2022 10:36 pm
s60r
Member Since: 14 Mar 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 287
The customs and import duties are all over the place since Brexit... you may pay nothing or a lot.... I'd buy in the UK!A mod a week until I have nothing to improve or add.
6th Jun 2022 11:55 pm
Rotara
Member Since: 02 Mar 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 59
Thanks, s60r.
I've used your link and just purchased the IID BT Tool from Bell Auto Services.
In total it was £438. Delivered.
I notice on eBay they are selling for £500+
Secondhand ones are far & few between and the ones being exchanged on this forum are doing so at £360. then you have a £25 ownership transfer fee and + £50 warranty extension.
So buying new with a new warranty and without the additional faff of transferring ownership is a no-brainer.
Many thanks.
8th Jun 2022 10:40 am
s60r
Member Since: 14 Mar 2021
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 287
Welcome...
that's the exact conclusion I came to and bought new also..... I only think they are worth 300 second hand but the market is always strong for JLR fault diagnosis!!
In all seriousness I have 4 licences on mine now (all paid for by friends and family) for their cars!
They are great.... you can now add all the options you want. I have done timed climate, heated seats and wheel, cameras etc etc. The list is endless.
A mod a week until I have nothing to improve or add.
8th Jun 2022 12:48 pm
Duc750
Member Since: 07 Aug 2017
Location: northampton
Posts: 305
Rotara wrote:
Hi, has anyone had experience purchasing from GAP Diagnostics direct?
I notice they ship from Canada and state that VAT is added at checkout, and the item will be subject to import duties.
Are we expected to pay both VAT and import tax? I Just wanted to find out what others' purchasing experience has been before diving in. Thanks
In short yes and you have to pay the entry fees - every time a customs agent enters an import into the customs system they get charged so, so do you - even if the item is zero rated for duty an entry still has to be made05 D3 V8 HSE, LR Passion tree bars, wildbear compressor guard, LRP switch panel, ARB rear locker + compressor, Trigger 6 shooter electrical system
12 RRS SDV6 HSE (Hers) - Gone and replaced with an I Pace - I can tell you now EV is not the future yet
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8th Jun 2022 2:03 pm
Rotara
Member Since: 02 Mar 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 59
Thanks Duc750
I messaged GAP Diagnostics and this was their response:
"Hello We will not can we charge VAT. its charged by UPS upon arrival plus duty charges.
Cost is 399 that you pay us then you pay VAT to UPS."
They actually recommended that I purchase it through a local distributor and not from them direct, this is due to inconsistent charges being levied through local duty & customs control.
I haven't received my unit yet, so I will reserve comment on Bell Auto Services, but they appear to be by far the cheapest option if you want one new, without the hassle of transferring ownership and would like the full manufacturer's warranty. eBay sellers (including some well-known 4x4 stockists) are overpricing their units by as much as £100.
8th Jun 2022 2:19 pm
Duc750
Member Since: 07 Aug 2017
Location: northampton
Posts: 305
Much the same as my experience - Mine came from Bell05 D3 V8 HSE, LR Passion tree bars, wildbear compressor guard, LRP switch panel, ARB rear locker + compressor, Trigger 6 shooter electrical system
12 RRS SDV6 HSE (Hers) - Gone and replaced with an I Pace - I can tell you now EV is not the future yet
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8th Jun 2022 2:24 pm
Matty 2332
Member Since: 02 Dec 2008
Location: West Yorkshire
Posts: 670
I bought mine from Pete at Bell Auto services. Pete is always on hand to advise on any issues - Top man
Member Since: 18 Jan 2006
Location: Western Australia
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Matty 2332 wrote:
I bought mine from Pete at Bell Auto services. Pete is always on hand to advise on any issues - Top man
Totally agree, bought mine from him and the assistance he gave was tops
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9th Jun 2022 4:04 am
V8man
Member Since: 01 Jan 2021
Location: Dunno i was just following the satnav😳
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Rotara wrote:
Hi, has anyone had experience purchasing from GAP Diagnostics direct?
I notice they ship from Canada and state that VAT is added at checkout, and the item will be subject to import duties.
Are we expected to pay both VAT and import tax? I Just wanted to find out what others' purchasing experience has been before diving in. Thanks
Bought mine direct and yes paid import tax/ vat before courrier would deliver.1996 Defender -died (now in landrover heaven😇)chassis to ashes , rust to dust !
2004 Defender td5 gone
2012 Evoque gone
2007 D3 V8 HSE
9th Jun 2022 9:08 am
riverblanche
Member Since: 31 Aug 2010
Location: retford'ish
Posts: 2210
how much import tax?
Hi V8man,
round figures, how much import tax did you have to pay and did the courier change any levy
gov website states "phone us to ask" not tried yet but can not see it being a quick phone call
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not tried yet but can not see it being a quick phone call 
