Delica's in Toronto?

[katelicious]

Hi,

I'm a new Delica enthusiast and want to buy a Delica in Vancouver and then move it over to Toronto.
But, I need to know other Delica owners in TO and if there is a mechanic that works on Delicas, if parts are hard to get, and about how much does insurance cost?

Thanks so much for your information!

Kate

[FalcoColumbarius]

Welcome to Delica Canada, Kate

First thing to remember is that a Delica is a diesel engine vehicle, nothing more, nothing less. In fact, the L300 is so simple that even a painter like me can work on it ~ so I am sure that there must be a capable mechanic in the centre of the known Canadian universe. If you have diesel mechanics in TO then they should be able to work on them. Having said that, finding a good mechanic is like finding a good doctor ~ they are out there you just have to vet them 'til you find a good one. If anyone says that it will cost more because it is a right hand drive vehicle.... they are feeding you a line ~ move on.

Then there is this club. On this website are many useful gems of information. Study "Delica Canada Technical" in the forum index. Many parts on a Delica are also found on other vehicles, they may have a different part number but are still the same thing ~ "A hose by any other name is still a hose".

Go to a "Mini-Meet" in your area. If there are none then put one together. Delica Canada is very pro-active.

Happy trails!

Falco.

[Mbryant]

Not aware of mechanics in TO, although there are a few importers so I would assume they would be a place to start.
My insurance for my Deli is the same as my other car, which is a 03 Nissan Sentra.

[mararmeisto]

...finding a good doctor ~ ...you just have to vet them...

Is that what happened to Snuggles the Bunny?

Falco's got a point: it's a really simple diesel engine, and someone worth their mechanics papers should be able to maintain it. Trawl here for manuals, pickup phone numbers of suppliers before you leave, and once you get to the Middle of Nowhere - oops Centre of the Universe - you should be set. It just takes a bit more involvement/effort owning one of these than owning a NAMPOS.