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Good morning! 187 visa application submitted 26.07.14 granted 11.11.14!!! Yay! Good luck to all still waiting xx

Have been hassling my MA for an update and he emailed immigration. He forwarded an automated reply from NSW PSE (?) which stated that they are currently processing applications received in July. At least the June backlog is out of the way!

Visa application submitted by agent 25/7/14 Trainer & Assessor.....still waiting....

Thanks for the timeline guys...from your info I think we still have a few more weeks of uncertainty ahead

Hi, I just wanted to give a bit of feedback re Iron Lady and importing your vehicle to Aus-

i cannot recommend Craig at Iron Lady enough- we shipped our Nissan Primastar crew cab van to Perth at the end of Nov 2012. It arrived in perfect condition last Friday! Yippee!!

Craig and his team were awesome- helpful, knowledgeable and very patient with my numerous questions and panic attacks!

if anyone is wondering whether or not to do it, my advise is DO IT! With Craig on your team you will have no worries and it is a very good and sound financial decision. Craig will guide you through the maze of Australian legislation and provide invaluable advice should you encounter any problems.

Thanks Craig for all your help- it was a good decision to use your services!

Hi

we have a 2009 Nissan Primastar diesel manual crew cab. 6 seater van 2.0 short wheelbase with Aircon parking sensors electric windows cd etc. Owned from new and 20,000 miles on the clock

it is worth about £9-10k

It is exactly the same van as the Renault traffic and Vauxhall Vivaro- apparently they come out of the same factory and are just different badged, spec etc

We are going to Perth.

i can't find the red book value

Could you advise whether it is worth considering exporting it with us? Would we struggle with locating parts and resale? We will have a permanent visa.

Many thanks

Cathy

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Ok I've been having a tinker with this for a little while and think I've got it pretty close. I've developed an Excel spreadsheet that provides an estimate of whether or not your car is

 

Category A: definitely worth bringing, you'll do nicely out of it when the time comes to sell

Category B: only worth bringing if you love the car and/or plan to keep it for a while

Category C: not worth the aggro, you're better off selling it in the UK

 

*Disclaimers* - the estimates are based on the following:

 

1) using our most complete 'A Package' service at AUD990 (it's set up for our customers, obviously!)

2) using RORO shipping from Southampton (does not include transport to get your car to the port)

3) the current GBP/AUD exchange rate

4) an estimated Australian Customs value calculated for your specific vehicle

5) includes customs duty, GST and LCT where necessary

6) a set figure for customs clearance (which I've deliberately set higher than what they normally come in at)

7) includes the cost of Australian Customs valuation and transport to the workshop once cleared

8) includes allowance for the minor modifications needed before registration

9) includes road registration and stamp duty costs (for a "no surprises" all inclusive cost estimate)

 

 

 

As you can see, I've tried to be as upfront about the costs of getting the vehicle to Australia, and I have actually over-allowed on what many bills come in at. There are a heap of variables in here and each car is different, so don't be disheartened if you get a category C - the calculator isn't meant to be the ultimate authority, but it will give you a fair guide.

What I need from you:

 

- year of manufacture

- make, model & variant

- body type (coupe, convertible, etc)

- engine size & fuel type

- transmission

- drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc)

- mileage

- any special features, options or modification

- does it have aircon

- realistic current UK market value

- Australian RedBook value (www.redbook.com.au - click through to the page with 'Private Price Guide', 'Trade In Price Guide' and 'Price When New' listed, then tell us the 'Private Price Guide' range)

- Australian market value (http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/search.aspx - search for the closest matching vehicle)

- which Australian state/city

 

Please note when you are searching that most Vauxhall, Opel and some Chevrolet models will be badged as Holden in Australia.

 

 

 

Let's test it out :biggrin: