spangley Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I might be able to come into possession of a Right Hand Drive 2003 VW Golf for free. We leave Switzerland for Perth in December and I'm checking whether it would fit into our container. The question is, would a it be worth our while? We wouldn't have owned it for the "12 months" the Aussie authorities ask for, however the transaction would be free with the current owners, so how could they levy duties etc? Would like to know people's thoughts on whether it's worthwhile pursuing or not. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 @Iron Chef would be the man to ask. Hopefully he will see this if not maybe drop him an email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 You must be able to prove you have owned and used the car for at least 12 months prior to departure. You must be able to show insurance documents covering that period. My personal opinion is that it isn't worth taking a 14 year old car. It really is only viable if it's a newish car or a classic vehicle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Oh and the fact that it is free isn't relevant as they will import tax and duty on its book value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 To be honest, it may not be worth while. Although I have to say I loved our golf gti Have a look here an example is around $4,500 for the same car, obviously it depends on the model. http://www.redbook.com.au/cars/research/used/details/2003-volkswagen-golf-sport-4th-gen-auto-my03/SPOT-ITM-286339 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Yeah just not worth it for a car of that value, especially with all the messing around at the other end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unzippy Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 The insurance, the value etc - It's all irrelevant. You need to show the V5C and the date which you became the registered keeper (12 months or more ago). As you can't, Aus won't let you import it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Yes, as I said in my first post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spangley Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Thanks all for your advice. And I agree, the hassle and additional expense means it's not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unzippy Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 That’s what I’m trying to say, you don’t need to decide if it is worth the hassle and expense - you can’t take it. The decisiion is not yours to make and I’m afraid it has already been made for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 16 minutes ago, spangley said: Thanks all for your advice. And I agree, the hassle and additional expense means it's not worth it. Yes, as said it was never possible anyway unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 To be pedantic it can still be imported, just not as a personal import. So would cost even more. Still not worth it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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