BYD Seal

ColemanY2K

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122241847#Comment_122241847

Heard this morning on the radio the announcement could be Wednesday, if not then certainly at some point later this week.

Gumbo

Touching it up should not be an option. It requires a respray. At the very least the corner of the bumper and blow in the rest. Touch up will peel away again in time.

Keep pressuring the dealer.

John arse

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122243366#Comment_122243366

The bumper corner will just pop out to get the bumper blown in properly, shouldn't be chipping off initially though - that's an adhesion problem from the factory that seems to be happening to quite a few.

Old diesel

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122236366#Comment_122236366

Your typical diesel driver will hear "sponsored by BYD" and lose interest in it.....

AUDI20

I had a black spot just on the corner curve over the Finn on the back, just thought someone had hit me but now I am not so sure as the were no scrape marks or anything just a black spot about an inch long, I am now thinking is a paint peel, have it touched up with the paint but still looks a bit grey. will get back to the dealer re same.

Skyfloater

For those who installed the dashcam, did you find it easy to pop off the cover on the windscreen? Did you spend extra to get the plastic installation tools, or can it be done just as easily with a small screwdriver?

The reason I ask is because on Aliexpress, it is an extra €20 for the tools which is a bit much.

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122249210#Comment_122249210

Use anything plastic. Do t use a screwdriver as you’ll mark the trim IMO.

Where are you based?
im sure someone near you has some trim removal tools?

Or failing that, they are €2 on Ali express.
raid your kids school bags for rulers 😂

Brianod73

Got the dashcam from TopBYD and came with a plastic pry tool - was really easy to pop it open using it. I didn't take the mounting unit fully off, just opened it and was able to install. Bit fiddly as not much room to work but from the youtube videos more difficult if take off and try to put back on again.

Skyfloater

Thanks guys, the TopBYD option looks the best. I just have to be gentle with the plastic installation tool, apparently it breaks easily.

Blackadder11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122249327#Comment_122249327

If you are near North County Dublin, I am happy to assist. Also, to pop easytrip tag inside if you wish. PM if interested.

kevanwm

Hi all. Trying to measure M3 against Seal. I’ve test drives in them both this week.

For the seal - does anyone have any clue why each dealer shows a different retail price for the car?

Is it down to different delivery charges? I didn’t think they listed delivery charges on the websites, so was doubting that.

MSL - 51975

BYD Waterford - 52575

BYD Wexford - 49486

BYD Limerick - 52325

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122250154#Comment_122250154

It should be a set price. No difference unless some have the €1000 paint options.

The €52k includes the €2k MSL charge for the AWD and the €46k includes the charge for the RWD. They are the retail prices.

Vico1612

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122243366#Comment_122243366

There's a guy on the BYD Seal facebook page who has paint peeling off panels (can't post link but his post is from today)

Gwento

Have a family buying a Seal anybody have info on if the EU EV Tartiffs are coming here

She phoned dealer he's shocked to hear the news

https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/eu-impose-multi-billion-euro-tariffs-chinese-evs-ft-reports-2024-06-12/

Exiled Rebel

I see two former demo model rwd Seals going for 44k at byd north Dublin. Only 4k on the clock.

Could be a great deal if the tariffs are imposed.

islander222

I've been back and forth on my current car change options and the Seal had jumped to the top of the list.. the last thing I was navigating was the lack of radio reception.. that really is something I wouldn't have expected.. I don't believe the latest OTA is solving that? Can owners confirm? Are any current owners hearing anything from your dealership about future fixes or recalls for the lack of radio reception?

What concerns should we have about the potential EU tariffs?

Gwento

According to the article July 1st additional tariffs of 17.4% so that's nearly 10k on a seal if the dealer passes on the full whack

She's got one ordered but del is September so don't know where she stands

donjuandejohn

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122249231#Comment_122249231

I had to use a blade to cut a piece of plastic that was blocking the hole where the camera goes. Needed to pull the whole trim off for this and as the cable loom was wrapped up well in a fabric kind of tape that I needed to cut too. Also I accidentally pulled the rear view mirror off (was still connected with it's cable). Took me a while to figure out how to put it back on but pretty simple in the end (

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turn it by 60 degrees and twist into position). Would have actually been a far easier way to to remove the trim had I known earlier. No need to spilt it in two with the rear view mirror removed.

dodzy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122250959#Comment_122250959

More f**king tariffs. If it was to happen, that’d bury BYD seal sales.

Gwento

It's happening on July 1st... now the 10k question is how much are the dealerships going to pass on to the customers and what about the those on here who have put deposits on cars awaiting delivery.. Guess they'll be a lot of reading the small print on the order form tonight.. What a mess for BYD across the range

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122251900#Comment_122251900

Not the dealers, MSL.
BYD have the margins to absorb this considering their state support and cost to sell back in the home land. But will they is the big question.

John arse

Weren't BYD building a couple of huge factories in Europe, how would that affect things I wonder?

allinthehead

Will this impact parts too?

Gumbo

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122251988#Comment_122251988

hungry yes.

Gumbo

That’s expensive. They are second hand and €46k new. They should be discounted more tbh.

Cyrus

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122251900#Comment_122251900

plenty of stock in Europe already will only impact cars coming in afterwards

John arse

Could the tariffs paradoxically cause a huge surge in sales with people trying to pick up the value?

EFX

Heard on radio this evening BYD are offering 5,000 km free motoring to all who purchase a Atto3 or Dolphin at the open days this weekend in MSL. no mention of the Seal.

islander222

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122252061#Comment_122252061

Or the opposite perhaps? My concern is if this puts the brakes on for BYD breaking into Ireland (Europe) in general affecting aftersales or future sell on value?

listermint

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122252509#Comment_122252509

But they're investing in Hungary.