Oz2UK

8 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

 Bottom line, if there's something unique and special about the car, or you're emotionally attached to it, you may feel it's worth shipping it.  If it's just that you feel you'll lose too much value selling it now, don't bother. The cost of shipping, compliance, expensive insurance and maintenance in the UK and then difficulty selling it in the UK because it's unusual, are all likely to add up to far more than any loss you'll make selling it before you go.

We've decided to sell it here in Australia after all... .thanks for everyone's helpful input.

11 hours ago, calNgary said:

Parts will only be a problem if that vehicle isn't sold in the UK

. Its the same when people ship cars here, parts can be hard to get, insurance companys class it as a grey import and it costs a fortune to bring it and change to Aussie specs,,, but lots of people still do it.

Id suggest the OP prices up similar models in the UK and see how much they could buy one for . Then look at car sales and see how much they would get here, add the cost of shipping and see which way of doing things is most viable.

 Cal x

Hello calNgary - the vehicle model is not sold in the UK, unfortunately, which is a shame! Thanks for your thoughts.

On 01/02/2012 at 15:06, Iron Chef said:

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 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

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:

 

**Please note, our responses will normally be just an A, B or C. If you want a full breakdown of costs, you'll need to email us via our website***

 

Hello from Oz! Have you a calculator for the reverse conversion - that is, to help value up bringing cars into UK from Aus?

11 hours ago, Ausvisitor said:

What type of car is it? Assuming it's not some special edition version, we do have cars in the UK and it will be less hassle to just sell in AUS and buy again in the UK.

You will have problems with insurance every year as many companies won't insure imports and unless it's a standard model available in the UK (in which case why spend thousands shipping somehting that isn't unique) you will always have problems finding parts etc.

Thank you, AusVisitor, for your reply. It's a BMW X1 xDrive25i. The UK sells xDrive25e ONLY (electric version, ours is petrol hence the 'i') which is perhaps why I'm having difficulty getting an Insurance quote. You're right: it might not be worth the hassle of taking the car back with us. 

Hello - We're returning to London in Feb 2021 after 4 good years in Melbourne. I would like to take our Australian car as it was bought brand new here in 2016 and has only 30,000 km on it. Has anyone had experience exporting a personal vehicle to the UK? I don't seem to be able to find UK insurers ready to give me an insurance quote (not even an estimate... Have tried BIBA and Adrian Flux to no avail) despite having a UK address.

I would deeply appreciate details on what needs to be done to get our car roadworthy when it arrives in the UK.

Also, how I can organise for the car to be registered and insured so that I may drive it from the Doree bonner's UK depot in Dartford to our house upon arrival.

Many thanks in advance for your help!