Buying
With new cars in the UK coming at high prices, it's not surprising that many people turn to importing vehicles from other countries. If you are prepared to put in the effort it can save you a lot of money, but there are many things to be aware of when considering importing a car.The LawEuropean Law prohibits any manufacturer from preventing an EU citizen from purchasing a vehicle at the pre-tax price in any other EU country. What this means is that there's nothing stopping you from buying a car from anywhere within the European Union.There are also no holds in place to prevent you from importing a car from America. However, bringing a car over from the states will cost you an extra 10 import duty as well as the standard 17.5 VAT.Vehicle SpecificationsOne of the main things to be careful with when importing a vehicle to the UK is the standard and specifications of the car. Many vehicles which appear to be exactly the same can have subtle differences from country to country. Items such as headlights, steering wheels, mirrors etc. must meet the UK specifications if you want to be able to drive it over here. Find out which fittings come as standard as this can also vary from country to country, and make sure you get all details and specifications in writing from your dealer. Also remember to specify that you want a right hand drive vehicle.Ensure that the car comes with an EU "Certificate of Conformity" approval to allow you to register the vehicle in the UK. Imports from America must pass the Single Vehicle Approval regulations (SVA).Payment
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