bryng67 Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Hi Any advice would be welcomed. We have purchased new car whilst being here we have had it for 10 mths so far, by the time we go back will have owned it for a year and a bit. Where can I go to find out how to ship it back to the UK. I know we will have to pay tax on it when its back in the UK but that is about all. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourcorners Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 We looked into this a little while ago. If you can meet certain conditions you don't have to pay any VAT or import duties as the vehicle is classed as a personal possession. Read here for more info: https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk/vat-duty-and-tax-vehicles-from-outside-the-eu You just have to keep the car for a minimum of 12 months from when it arrives before you can sell it. If you get a removal company in they will be able to help you prepare the car for shipping. Then at the other side it needs to be inspected to ensure it complies with road laws in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryng67 Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 We looked into this a little while ago. If you can meet certain conditions you don't have to pay any VAT or import duties as the vehicle is classed as a personal possession. Read here for more info: https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk/vat-duty-and-tax-vehicles-from-outside-the-euYou just have to keep the car for a minimum of 12 months from when it arrives before you can sell it. If you get a removal company in they will be able to help you prepare the car for shipping. Then at the other side it needs to be inspected to ensure it complies with road laws in the UK. Cheers on that 4 corners will read that link right now thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furkew Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 because of car values both here and in the UK, would it not be cheaper to sell here and buy new/second hand when you get back to the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
londonpaul Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 I did this seven years ago. Agree with 4 corners. No tax. Make sure your odometer reads in miles as well and mine was only in kilometers so had to get an external meter fixed on the dashboard. You will need this for first MOT like uk compliance test. The front two windows shouldn't tinted but check that law may have changed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 We found this company VERY helpful http://www.everglobalinternational.com.au Email: info@everglobalinternational.com.au After agonising debate we decided not to ship my OH's beloved Nissan Skyline back. Financially it just wasn't worth it - once you took the $2-3k the shipping would cost & the lower cost of second hand cars in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryng67 Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 Shipping car back is still up for debate hubby has closed ears presently tsk men ................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 We found this company VERY helpful www.everglobalinternational.com.au Email: info@everglobalinternational.com.au After agonising debate we decided not to ship my OH's beloved Nissan Skyline back. Financially it just wasn't worth it - once you took the $2-3k the shipping would cost & the lower cost of second hand cars in the UK. Can you get a skyline over there LR? They are a good car aren't they. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen85 Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I've heard this can be a costly exercise with shipping and handling costs given cars are so cheap in the UK wouldn't you be better off selling it and buying another. Granted if you bought it here brand new then you will probably loose quite abit depending on the make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haulingdepot Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 There are many vehicle company that can send your vehicle very easily .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manfan Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 hey bryng my mate sent his jaguar back in april this year to Brighton for $5300 in a 20ft container, try movingyourworld they have the cheapest quotes when he was looking around i think it's worth sending if you bought it new, loses too much in depreciation if you sell within first year of purchase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Can you get a skyline over there LR? They are a good car aren't they. Yes, in fact we were able to get a much better one - a 20th Anniversary special edition with a lot less mileage on the clock for what we got for ours in Perth. They aren't as common here but I think they aren't used as 'daily rides' in the same way so they ones there are have been cosseted. I'm not a car person really, I went from biker to middle-aged mum But even I rather like it - not that I driven this one yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzly111 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Guys I was wondering how to get the speedo changed from km/h to mph in the UK? What is the process - ie the car lands in the UK, is unloading, goes through checks...how and where do you get the speedo changed? It's for a new BMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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