Iron Chef Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hi there - there's no problem applying for a car even if it is registered in your partner's name. In your case, just include a marriage certificate with your application and that should be enough to satisfy them. You will need a purchase invoice as well as the V5, so either go down to the Toyota dealer that sold you the car and ask them nicely to make something for you, or get creative yourself :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon2412 Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Hi Iron Chef, Great information on here, I've waded through about 20 of the 63 pages but haven't found someone asking the following: I am looking to import a 2006 BMW 330i M-sport, so believe it is financially a good option. I'm currently in Oz on a 4-year 457 visa, and am claiming LAFHA (and am unsure if I plan to stay after 4 years or return to the UK). Is it possible to import the car if I'm not intending to stay permanently/unsure about staying, and if so, how does this work and how do I go about getting it back to the UK when I leave? Also, not sure if this has been asked elsewhere, but if I import my car, can I load it up with personal posessions (e.g. put my golf clubs in the boot, etc), or does it have to be empty? Cheers, Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryOb1 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi Iron Chef, I've been following this for the last few months, trying to decide whether or not to import my car. We recently moved here (Sydney) just over four months ago and left my 2003 320D BMW at home in Ireland, with the hope that someone might buy it. So that hadn't happened by Oct so i tried to decide whether to import it. I've decided to do it....(my wife hasn't) Ha,Ha...... Anyway, i've a couple of questions regarding the whole customs process: I don't fully understand the breakdown of what exactly it will cost to bring it over. Would you be able to give an 'around-about' estimate (from your experience) of what it would cost once it goes on the boat, including shipping, in Ireland to getting to the workshop? 2003 BMW ES M Sport Sedan E46 2 liter Diesel engine Also, another thing, seeing as we are in Oz, when applying for the waiver would a 'no-claims statement' from our previous insurers suffice as proof of insurance for the previous 12 months? As you can imagine, all our docs are back in Ireland locked away and would be very hard to get. Thanks in advance, Harry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlew Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi Iron Chef - its taken quite a while, but i've read through all 63 pages of this thread. Very informative and i think i pretty much understand all the elements. We're in the very early stages of looking at a move and would certainly like to bring one of our vehicles with us. Its an 89 (built in March 89) Porsche 911 Carrera Sport. From looking at the various points, it would appear to be a very worthwhile vehicle to bring with us. No intention to sell it but nice to know it would be worth the hassle if we chose to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi. This is a great thread and thank you so much. I have looked down through (some of ) the posts but I just get confused. Can someone advise me please? We are in Ireland and have a visa to go to Perth and think we might take the cars. I have a 08 Toyota Auris (Corolla Hatch in Oz). It is only 4 yrs old and only has 30000kms on clock and I have minded it like a child! It is spotless and serviced regularly. Due to dire situation economy wise here I dont even think I would be able to sell it, well maybe if I advertised it for silly money like 4k (euros). I really dont want to give it to a family member as they wouldnt look after or appreciate it! Can anyone give me some idea of how much shipping costs? Am I reading correctly and it would now be better to not ship in a container? Would it be better to ship on its own? I think this would be better as less chance of damage maybe and less chance of smelling the contents of container with any fuel etc?? Anyone help with a rough calculation of customs charge? The purchase price of a new one in Oz is about 24K, but the engines are bigger at about 1.8 and this one is 1.4. I qualify to import etc now Im just trying to figure out the taxes and how much is shipping in general. Ahhh my head is melted with all those percentages- can anyone help? If I thought if was anywhere reasonable to bring it over then I would but if not then my little brother will be delighted I guess!!! Any help greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks a mil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Finally got my car registered with Vic Roads after 4 months. :biggrin: Thanks for everyone in this thread for the useful information (especially Iron Chef). I won't go over the obvious questions that have already been answered numerous times but there are a few additional things that happened to me that might help someone else. Road Worthy Certificate (RWC) - don't under-estimate how much this can cost and why. In the normal course of business, you need a RWC to sell a second hand car in Victoria. Because no one inspects the vehicle (other than the buyer) you can usually find a "friendly" garage that will go easy on the car. However, for imports, the garage are acutely aware that the vehicle is going to be inspected by Vic Roads straight after the issue of the RWC. Consequently, they are paranoid about losing their RWC licence and will make sure that they cover their arse. What this means is that you can get pulled up for all sorts of things. In particular, if you have a prestige vehicle and have a main dealer look at it then you are most likely going to be hit for all sorts of crap. My dealer failed my vehicle for two buckled wheels ($600 to be sent away and rolled; $2,000 for new wheels) a, new windscreen ($1,000); four new tyres ($2,000 for run-flats); and new font discs and pads ($600). Ok, the tyres, discs and pads are maintenance items but the other items, as the dealer admitted, where borderline compliance issues that would not be failed in the normal course of business. Luckily, a local garage was able to issue the RWC with just the tyres, disc and pads done. With hindsight, I Knew the tyres were borderline so it would have made sense to fit new tyres in the UK (much cheaper) and then bring the old ones over. The tyres would have been cheaper and I still have some wear left in the old ones despite the RWC fail. VASS compliance - I know isofix child seats may get approved in the future, but most vehicles coming into Victoria will require a top tether seat belt fixing. Might not sound like much, but the parts for mine had to come from Germany so took three weeks and cost $600. Vic Roads inspection - despite the concerns of the garages, the inspection is very quick, limited to checking the chassis and engine numbers against the paperwork. However, this brings another complication. On lots of newer European cars the engine number is not visible as its quite often hidden buried behind the oil pump or something similar. This is fine if your Road Worthy Certificate quotes the engine number. However, mine said "not found". I had to get written confirmation from the dealer on their letterhead that they had physically seen the engine number and confirmed what it was. Vic Roads would not have registered it if I wasn't able to get this. Number Plates - Victorian number plates are different size to UK plates. Vic Roads do do a "Euro" plate but this doesn't fit either (and costs $495). The rear plate is not too much of a problem as the UK fixings are within the sizing of the Victorian plate but the front plate on my car is fixed at the top corners. When I took this off it revealed a dirtly metal plate with multiple fixing points, most of which would not be covered up with the Victorian plate. There is a company in Tasmania that does custom plate mountings for about $200 (Lakin custom plates). You can get away with fixing the Victorian plate without a mounting adapter, but in my opinion, it looks crap. And having already spent about $8k in getting the vehicle over here, it seemed to be a false economy. In summary - would I do it again. Maybe. To be honest its been a bit of a chore. And as much as I like my car (BMW 530d) I can't use the power in Victoria (100km/hr max limit; 60km/hr suburban). Having said that, I would never be able to afford the same car over here (brand new my car would be about $130k!). Depending on second hand resale, I might be about $4k up but this is academic as I intend to keep the car for as long as it practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwkl Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I thought on the bmw, there's a brake pad wear indicator and the computer tells you when its due. What was wrong with the windscreen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlew Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 This might seem a strange question, however is there anything to stop you bringing the car across, paying duty and taxes, and then trailer it to your residence and deal with getting it registered at a later stage? Clearly I wouldn't be able to use it, but would help spread the cost over time. As you in an earlier post, I would be looking to bring an 89 Porsche 911 across but it would remain, in time, as a third car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I thought on the bmw, there's a brake pad wear indicator and the computer tells you when its due. What was wrong with the windscreen? There is a wear indicator but the minimum limit is different. BMW reckoned the windscreen had sand and dirt abrasions sufficient to cause sun diffraction so they couldn't pass it. I had been forewarned that the RWC is very hard on windscreens, not least because of the intense sun glare in Oz and the fact that abrasion over time can make visibility in the low evening sun virtually nil. I understand that BMW screens in Oz have a sun visor at the top which the UK screens don't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cg1 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 hi. we are moving to Perth at end of month..we have a 2007 Volkswagan passat comfortline..1.9 diesel..bought it new... we would be very very lucky to get 9000euro for it now. as we have 2 small children, we will need a car when we get there..the big question is it worth our while to bring it over? how much would it cost to get it sent over by container? we were told we would have to get it hygienically cleaned by a specialist company here in Ireland and that could cost 1000euro.... and I checked the website mentioned on the first page of this thread to check cost of same car in oz..and it says over 40000AUD....so what to do?! any advice would be grateful...if we were to sell it here...and buy a car in oz..could we get a decent car for not too much money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Sorry guys, slowed down a bit over the Christmas break! Hi Iron Chef, Great information on here, I've waded through about 20 of the 63 pages but haven't found someone asking the following: I am looking to import a 2006 BMW 330i M-sport, so believe it is financially a good option. I'm currently in Oz on a 4-year 457 visa, and am claiming LAFHA (and am unsure if I plan to stay after 4 years or return to the UK). Is it possible to import the car if I'm not intending to stay permanently/unsure about staying, and if so, how does this work and how do I go about getting it back to the UK when I leave? Also, not sure if this has been asked elsewhere, but if I import my car, can I load it up with personal posessions (e.g. put my golf clubs in the boot, etc), or does it have to be empty? Cheers, Jon Hi Jon, there was some discussion about LAFHA elsewhere in this thread - the general consensus was that it has no effect on the importation of your car (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong, anyone!). Basically you're allowed to import your car if you are on a permanent visa or a visa that has the potential to allow you to stay permanently later on (a spouse bridging visa, for example). If you car is being sent on RO-RO, you can't have inner cargo (and to be honest, you'd be silly to do it anyway, everything gets nicked). If you want to pack the car with stuff, then it would need to go inside a container. Hi Iron Chef, I've been following this for the last few months, trying to decide whether or not to import my car. We recently moved here (Sydney) just over four months ago and left my 2003 320D BMW at home in Ireland, with the hope that someone might buy it. So that hadn't happened by Oct so i tried to decide whether to import it. I've decided to do it....(my wife hasn't) Ha,Ha...... Anyway, i've a couple of questions regarding the whole customs process: I don't fully understand the breakdown of what exactly it will cost to bring it over. Would you be able to give an 'around-about' estimate (from your experience) of what it would cost once it goes on the boat, including shipping, in Ireland to getting to the workshop? 2003 BMW ES M Sport Sedan E46 2 liter Diesel engine Also, another thing, seeing as we are in Oz, when applying for the waiver would a 'no-claims statement' from our previous insurers suffice as proof of insurance for the previous 12 months? As you can imagine, all our docs are back in Ireland locked away and would be very hard to get. Thanks in advance, Harry. Hi Harry, First things first, you only have six months from the time you leave to apply for the import approval, so you'll need to get on to it fairly soon. For quotes, contact me directly via the website listed in my signature. A letter from your insurer in the UK should be enough to satisfy the insurance company here that you're on rating 1 for the necessary discounts, although bear in mind that car insurance is generally cheaper here anyway. It will depend on the insurance company you choose though. I have some good contacts in that area if you need them. Hi Iron Chef - its taken quite a while, but i've read through all 63 pages of this thread. Very informative and i think i pretty much understand all the elements. We're in the very early stages of looking at a move and would certainly like to bring one of our vehicles with us. Its an 89 (built in March 89) Porsche 911 Carrera Sport. From looking at the various points, it would appear to be a very worthwhile vehicle to bring with us. No intention to sell it but nice to know it would be worth the hassle if we chose to do so. Yep definitely bring it over, it's a wise move for both head and heart :wink: Hi. This is a great thread and thank you so much. I have looked down through (some of ) the posts but I just get confused. Can someone advise me please? We are in Ireland and have a visa to go to Perth and think we might take the cars. I have a 08 Toyota Auris (Corolla Hatch in Oz). It is only 4 yrs old and only has 30000kms on clock and I have minded it like a child! It is spotless and serviced regularly. Due to dire situation economy wise here I dont even think I would be able to sell it, well maybe if I advertised it for silly money like 4k (euros). I really dont want to give it to a family member as they wouldnt look after or appreciate it! Can anyone give me some idea of how much shipping costs? Am I reading correctly and it would now be better to not ship in a container? Would it be better to ship on its own? I think this would be better as less chance of damage maybe and less chance of smelling the contents of container with any fuel etc?? Anyone help with a rough calculation of customs charge? The purchase price of a new one in Oz is about 24K, but the engines are bigger at about 1.8 and this one is 1.4. I qualify to import etc now Im just trying to figure out the taxes and how much is shipping in general. Ahhh my head is melted with all those percentages- can anyone help? If I thought if was anywhere reasonable to bring it over then I would but if not then my little brother will be delighted I guess!!! Any help greatly appreciated!!!! Thanks a mil! Hmmm well it's not going to make you any money over here necessarily, but if you really want to keep it and plan to use it for a fair while, then it can be done. I expect customs would probably value it at something like $12-13,000. If you're sending a container and can fit the car in with everything else, then it's cheaper to use a container, but if the car is going separately, then RORO is the best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tingletanglebob Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Sorry guys, slowed down a bit over the Christmas break! Fair enough... by how much? For quotes, contact me directly via the website listed in my signature. Did this on the 14th December with regards to my Mazda 6.... I look forward getting quote from you... Regards Patrick BTW: Your competitor that also has an advert in the Australia Magazine replied within 1 Day and that during the Holidays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopper Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hi Iron chef Just to let you know I bought a 911 carerra2 convertable 2006 with hardtop 30K (took same of your advise. Thanks!) Can you or any one give me more information about the top tether seat belt fixing for the above car and a Toyota Landcruiser (prado) 8 seater. I want to purchase them in the UK, Where they will be much cheaper. Are they speacially made for each vehicle or universal? What do the look like? What do they do? How many seats do I need them for? Any help will help, I am well confused! THank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonsmith Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 i am in the process of getting my nursing registration sorted with AHPRA then im going to be looking for sponsorship by a hospital over in OZ on a 457. i did intend to bring atleast 1 of our cars but im now thinking its just to much bother. thanks for the posts folks, its helped me with a tricky decission Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Finally got my car registered with Vic Roads after 4 months. :biggrin: Thanks for everyone in this thread for the useful information (especially Iron Chef). I won't go over the obvious questions that have already been answered numerous times but there are a few additional things that happened to me that might help someone else. Road Worthy Certificate (RWC) - don't under-estimate how much this can cost and why. In the normal course of business, you need a RWC to sell a second hand car in Victoria. Because no one inspects the vehicle (other than the buyer) you can usually find a "friendly" garage that will go easy on the car. However, for imports, the garage are acutely aware that the vehicle is going to be inspected by Vic Roads straight after the issue of the RWC. Consequently, they are paranoid about losing their RWC licence and will make sure that they cover their arse. What this means is that you can get pulled up for all sorts of things. In particular, if you have a prestige vehicle and have a main dealer look at it then you are most likely going to be hit for all sorts of crap. My dealer failed my vehicle for two buckled wheels ($600 to be sent away and rolled; $2,000 for new wheels) a, new windscreen ($1,000); four new tyres ($2,000 for run-flats); and new font discs and pads ($600). Ok, the tyres, discs and pads are maintenance items but the other items, as the dealer admitted, where borderline compliance issues that would not be failed in the normal course of business. Luckily, a local garage was able to issue the RWC with just the tyres, disc and pads done. With hindsight, I Knew the tyres were borderline so it would have made sense to fit new tyres in the UK (much cheaper) and then bring the old ones over. The tyres would have been cheaper and I still have some wear left in the old ones despite the RWC fail. VASS compliance - I know isofix child seats may get approved in the future, but most vehicles coming into Victoria will require a top tether seat belt fixing. Might not sound like much, but the parts for mine had to come from Germany so took three weeks and cost $600. Vic Roads inspection - despite the concerns of the garages, the inspection is very quick, limited to checking the chassis and engine numbers against the paperwork. However, this brings another complication. On lots of newer European cars the engine number is not visible as its quite often hidden buried behind the oil pump or something similar. This is fine if your Road Worthy Certificate quotes the engine number. However, mine said "not found". I had to get written confirmation from the dealer on their letterhead that they had physically seen the engine number and confirmed what it was. Vic Roads would not have registered it if I wasn't able to get this. Number Plates - Victorian number plates are different size to UK plates. Vic Roads do do a "Euro" plate but this doesn't fit either (and costs $495). The rear plate is not too much of a problem as the UK fixings are within the sizing of the Victorian plate but the front plate on my car is fixed at the top corners. When I took this off it revealed a dirtly metal plate with multiple fixing points, most of which would not be covered up with the Victorian plate. There is a company in Tasmania that does custom plate mountings for about $200 (Lakin custom plates). You can get away with fixing the Victorian plate without a mounting adapter, but in my opinion, it looks crap. And having already spent about $8k in getting the vehicle over here, it seemed to be a false economy. In summary - would I do it again. Maybe. To be honest its been a bit of a chore. And as much as I like my car (BMW 530d) I can't use the power in Victoria (100km/hr max limit; 60km/hr suburban). Having said that, I would never be able to afford the same car over here (brand new my car would be about $130k!). Depending on second hand resale, I might be about $4k up but this is academic as I intend to keep the car for as long as it practical. Mate sorry to hear you have had so many dramas after the car has arrived. Your one big mistake was going to a BMW dealership to get the work done. I'm not sure what they're like in the UK, but in Australia, walking into a BMW service dept means "assuming the position". What they've charged you is a bloody disgrace! It's a good advertisement for using a broker, I have to say This might seem a strange question, however is there anything to stop you bringing the car across, paying duty and taxes, and then trailer it to your residence and deal with getting it registered at a later stage? Clearly I wouldn't be able to use it, but would help spread the cost over time. As you in an earlier post, I would be looking to bring an 89 Porsche 911 across but it would remain, in time, as a third car. No problem at all, once it's here and in the country, you can do what you like with it. hi. we are moving to Perth at end of month..we have a 2007 Volkswagan passat comfortline..1.9 diesel..bought it new... we would be very very lucky to get 9000euro for it now. as we have 2 small children, we will need a car when we get there..the big question is it worth our while to bring it over? how much would it cost to get it sent over by container? we were told we would have to get it hygienically cleaned by a specialist company here in Ireland and that could cost 1000euro.... and I checked the website mentioned on the first page of this thread to check cost of same car in oz..and it says over 40000AUD....so what to do?! any advice would be grateful...if we were to sell it here...and buy a car in oz..could we get a decent car for not too much money... Haha EUR1000 for a clean??? That is the best I've heard in a long time! Go down to a car wash with a high pressure water sprayer, give it a wash, then get under the car best you can and give it a go yourself. After that, even getting your car valeted (detailed in Australian lingo) is a complete waste of time and money, let alone getting some BS EUR1000 clean. A couple of weeks ago, a mate (car dealer in Sydney) brought a Ferrari in from the UK - he stood there with the quarantine officer as they opened the container, they drove it out on to the wharf where they picked up dirt on the tyres, and the quarantine officer (who has the final say) said "Nope, dirt on the tyres, it needs to be cleaned". Australian quarantine has become completely ridiculous with rejecting cars, so don't bother spending heaps of money getting it cleaned in the UK when it will almost certainly get sent away for quarantine cleaning here regardless. As for your car, yes I'd say it's worth bringing over, although do it via RORO which is a good deal cheaper than using a container. Email me via the website for costs. Fair enough... by how much? Did this on the 14th December with regards to my Mazda 6.... I look forward getting quote from you... Regards Patrick BTW: Your competitor that also has an advert in the Australia Magazine replied within 1 Day and that during the Holidays! My in-laws are on the remote west coast of SA, no mobile phone coverage and very limited access to internet and I was there till Jan 3. I do what I can Hi Iron chefJust to let you know I bought a 911 carerra2 convertable 2006 with hardtop 30K (took same of your advise. Thanks!) Can you or any one give me more information about the top tether seat belt fixing for the above car and a Toyota Landcruiser (prado) 8 seater. I want to purchase them in the UK, Where they will be much cheaper. Are they speacially made for each vehicle or universal? What do the look like? What do they do? How many seats do I need them for? Any help will help, I am well confused! THank Aftermarket universal tethers are only about $45 each here, seriously don't spend too much time worrying about it. i am in the process of getting my nursing registration sorted with AHPRA then im going to be looking for sponsorship by a hospital over in OZ on a 457. i did intend to bring atleast 1 of our cars but im now thinking its just to much bother. thanks for the posts folks, its helped me with a tricky decission What sort of car were you thinking of bringing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DutchRooster Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm about to relocate to Sydney and would love to bring my KTM off road motorcycle with me, but am discouraged by all the red tape involved with getting it road registered in AUS. My company is shipping all my possessions and I could drop the bike into the shipping container (either crates in parts, or as it is), but I guess it would only be worthwhile if I can get it registered. The alternative is selling it (its worth £3750 in UK) and buying another in AUS (same bike would cost AUD10,000). What do you guys think: worth importing it or not? IronLady I sent you a message via your website to get your advise/price info. Thanks, Dutch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaroo Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 This is a great thread! Thanks Iron Chef! I have a friend who has PR and is planning move out later in the year. They bought a car from a family member just at the end of last year. Does that mean that they would have to wait 12 months before shipping it? Thanks Emma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Mate sorry to hear you have had so many dramas after the car has arrived. Your one big mistake was going to a BMW dealership to get the work done. I'm not sure what they're like in the UK, but in Australia, walking into a BMW service dept means "assuming the position". What they've charged you is a bloody disgrace! It's a good advertisement for using a broker, I have to say To be honest, the dealer was pretty upfront about the whole thing. Although they quoted the price for the screen and the wheels, they didn't do the work but advised me to go back to the original garage to get the roadworthy without these items. They did the tyres but a mate did the discs and pads (they also hypothetically mentioned that the screen might become the subject of an insurance claim in the next 6 months - cough!, cough!). But I take your point about a broker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwkl Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 This is a great thread! Thanks Iron Chef! I have a friend who has PR and is planning move out later in the year. They bought a car from a family member just at the end of last year. Does that mean that they would have to wait 12 months before shipping it? Thanks Emma In a word, Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Chef Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 I'm about to relocate to Sydney and would love to bring my KTM off road motorcycle with me, but am discouraged by all the red tape involved with getting it road registered in AUS. My company is shipping all my possessions and I could drop the bike into the shipping container (either crates in parts, or as it is), but I guess it would only be worthwhile if I can get it registered. The alternative is selling it (its worth £3750 in UK) and buying another in AUS (same bike would cost AUD10,000). What do you guys think: worth importing it or not? IronLady I sent you a message via your website to get your advise/price info. Thanks, Dutch I'll send you an email, but if the shipping is free then it's worth considering. If you were paying then it would be fairly borderline This is a great thread! Thanks Iron Chef! I have a friend who has PR and is planning move out later in the year. They bought a car from a family member just at the end of last year. Does that mean that they would have to wait 12 months before shipping it? Thanks Emma They will need to wait 12 months before they can leave, THEN they can apply for the import approval. They have to have used the car for 12 months before they can send it over. To be honest, the dealer was pretty upfront about the whole thing. Although they quoted the price for the screen and the wheels, they didn't do the work but advised me to go back to the original garage to get the roadworthy without these items. They did the tyres but a mate did the discs and pads (they also hypothetically mentioned that the screen might become the subject of an insurance claim in the next 6 months - cough!, cough!). But I take your point about a broker. Hehehe for the sake of everyone else, I'm not sure if it's the same in the UK, but most insurers in Australia offer one windscreen replacement per 12 months without paying an excess or affecting your insurance rating. I'm glad to hear you got it all sorted at least! Unfortunately being up front about pricing doesn't mean they charge less...I'm sure some customer service guys in BMW service depts must struggle to keep a straight face when they give the invoices to their customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryOb1 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Harry, First things first, you only have six months from the time you leave to apply for the import approval, so you'll need to get on to it fairly soon. For quotes, contact me directly via the website listed in my signature. A letter from your insurer in the UK should be enough to satisfy the insurance company here that you're on rating 1 for the necessary discounts, although bear in mind that car insurance is generally cheaper here anyway. It will depend on the insurance company you choose though. I have some good contacts in that area if you need them.. Hi there Iron Chef, thanks for the reply.....i did send an message via the website to you at the same time as i posted the previous comment, just from a different email address without the Harryob1 bit...... I was just including the 'no claims bonus' docs as proof of insurance during the period before we came out. It'll be shipped from Ireland as well... I'll give you a call tomorrow to see what the ballpark numbers would be... Thanks, Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmash Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hi, Great informative thread. We're moving over to Perth in April/May on a 457 with a view to go permanent. My wife has a 1983 Westafalia Club Joker campervan (Transporter) which she's owned for the past 6 years. Despite not being massively expensive she can't bare to part with it. Our only issue is the van is LHD, as it is only 28 1/2 years old we'll need to register it in WA and stay until its 30 before we can move elsewhere in Oz. Our main issue is how we'll be treated bringing a LHD vehicle in and also will any companies be willing to insure what will possibly be the only one of its kind in Australia. Thanks Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerak123 Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hi Iron Chef - really useful post a thanks for all of the info. I would really appreciate your help with a couple of topics if possible. First the $64,000 question - is it worth importing a 2007 Audi A4 Cabrio 2.0 TFSi Sport with ~48000 Kms on the clock into Brisbane? Can't find exact match on redbook etc for a proper Aus estimation, so your view would be appreciated. Also, is the Queensland weather too warm for a Cabrio? Second, in the VSB10 info it states you need 100 points with a minimum of 1 primary document (50 points). Can you have more then 1 primary document to get the 100 point total? Third, does anyone provide a drive to drive (or street to street) shipping service that avoids the effort/stress/hassle of all the red tape for a fee? Thanks, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Melanie Lang Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hi Iron Chef, indeed a great post. Just wondered how clean does the vehicle have to be, I know you have to clean shoes etc so what about your vehicle? We are going out on a 457 visa and considering taking our transporter van, we have owned and used it for over 12 months so apart from the ton of paper work it looks like it could be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest surferchicksal Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 What sort of resale value would an Audi rs6 be out there! Would it be something the Australians would go for?! Is it a rare car? We r looking at buying an Audi I bring with us in a couple of years time and wondered what was the best! I would like an Audi cabriolet a4 but hubby wants an rs6 or even both?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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