Euro Import

TYREMAN · Post by **TYREMAN** » Fri Jan 25, 08 9:29 pm

Just a question for you Guys,if i bougt a car from the EU ..France Germany etc,what? if any? Duties would i need to pay? do i pay vat etc?import duty on a classic(pre 73) bought in the EU?

Appart from transporting and re-regestering in the UK and MOT what costs are involved?

Thanks in advance.

R.RUNNER · Post by **R.RUNNER** » Fri Jan 25, 08 9:54 pm

Ask Big Tony O, he`ll help you out.

latil · Post by **latil** » Fri Jan 25, 08 10:06 pm

Nothing unless it's under 10 yr old,need SVA then,might be vat if it's a commercial.

Tim P · Post by **Tim P** » Fri Jan 25, 08 10:15 pm

I imported my Satellite from Belgium a few years ago. Apart from transportation it cost £39 to register, about £20 for number plates and the MOT costs. It was much simpler than I expected. My car was unregistered in Belgium so I had to have the proper customs clearance forms from the importer (which they had). This has the notarised export details and the previous owner. This must be given in at the registeration centre - remember to take a photocopy first - they don;t give it back. I registered my car in Brighton and they were very helpful.

The DVLA website was qiuite useful - although it's changed a bit since I last used it.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Bu ... DG_4022583

TYREMAN · Post by **TYREMAN** » Fri Jan 25, 08 10:29 pm

Thanks i thought so

i would double check anyway with Customs but just thought i would ask here first

latil · Post by **latil** » Fri Jan 25, 08 10:40 pm

Was hoping you were touring Europe getting back all the cars they've bought.

BJ Mac · Post by **BJ Mac** » Sat Jan 26, 08 1:02 am

Something in the pipeline Tony??

TYREMAN · Post by **TYREMAN** » Thu Jan 31, 08 12:36 am

Brad wrote:You found yourself something then Tony?

Not yet,plenty of good stuff here in the UK,but i always wanted to know what it would cost to come from Europe? got into a frendly argument with a mate you see about VAT so wanted to know the correct answer cheers