tooktheredpill Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Just a side note: I imported my 2005 BMW 330ci. The biggest hassle was getting the paperwork together, and then waiting for the permit to arrive (paperwork took way longer than I thought). The car came over in our container, and we paid about $3,500 in tax on it (oh and another fee for it to be steam cleaner, which it had already had done in the UK....so dont bother IMO. Just accept you will have to pay Oz side). My car was worth about £9k in the UK and I just sold it for $25k (not practical where I now live, and change of circumstances meant I didnt need 2 cars, so kept Nissan Navara), which was too low as it turned out - as I had hundreds of calls. But I was well happy with the price. So all good. PS: noone was bothered about it being a UK import. Ozzies love fast, smart cars. Hi Exetergirl. Was your beemer a 6 speed by any chance? I'm checking the comprehensive insurance but my car is not in the lists. Did you have much trouble getting comprehensive insurance for it? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laddymanc Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hi I know this is an old thread but just wanted to pick people brains if poss? Issue - I want to ship my car when I move to Melbourne in a few months. Prob - I have a Peugeot 107 which is currently not availble in OZ!! Whilst I have been told on several occassions to bring your car with you as it works out better value, in the case of a vehicle not availble in Oz, is this still something that people think is a good idea?? I am just thinking parts etc might be hard to get hold of shiuld something go wrong. It could be really beneficial/non-beneficial depending on demand for these type of cars. Does anybody have any views on this to help me out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwkl Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 There's another sticky thread with more info but basically you got the right idea, parts, servicing and insurance would be higher for a car that never sold in Aus, in addition to a very small niche when it came to sell especiallly on a 107, its not exactly a classic 911 2.7 RS, no offense There are certain brands of cars which are worthwhile bringing but these tend to be prestige brands like Audi, Bmw, Porsche or high spec versions of certain models. I'd wager there was very little demand on a 107, Aussie's tend to like their big engined cars and Utes, although there is a trend to smaller cars now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LondonRed Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Hi Iron Chef, I'm migrating to Aus on the ENS and would like to bring my car with me as I would like to be mobile from "day one"... I have a fairly good understanding of what I need to do. My car isn't worth much and its more a case of convenience for bringing it over than saving money. I have a friend who is an Australian Citizen now and I was wondering if you knew if it was possible for him to import a car into Australia? I've looked at the immi website and can't find any details of regular citizens being able to import cars. Do you know if its possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest67761 Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 (edited) Hi Iron Chef, I'm migrating to Aus on the ENS and would like to bring my car with me as I would like to be mobile from "day one"... I have a fairly good understanding of what I need to do. My car isn't worth much and its more a case of convenience for bringing it over than saving money. I have a friend who is an Australian Citizen now and I was wondering if you knew if it was possible for him to import a car into Australia? I've looked at the immi website and can't find any details of regular citizens being able to import cars. Do you know if its possible? It will really depends on what the car is exactly. If it's a make and model which is allowed for import to Australia under one of the normal import schemes (not as a Personal Import) then anyone should be able to import it, otherwise if the car is not on one of the import scheme lists then you must meet the Personal Import criteria (owned and used for more than 12 months, moving to Australia to live, etc.) in order to get approval to import it. Assuming you qualify under the Personal Import Scheme and you have enough paperwork available to get the import approval application processed now then you could have the car sent on its way before you arrive in Australia. You do not need to actually be in Australia yourself as we can look after things here for you. Please let me know if you believe that you meet the criteria for a personal import and also more details about the car so I can advise on the options. Regards, Craig. Edited May 16, 2012 by Guest67761 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nshaz78 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hi Craig I have put my car details below. May you kindly provide me with the cost breakdown. Thanks year of manufacture 2011 - make, model & variant VW TIGUAN MATCH - body type (coupe, convertible, etc) SUV/HATCHBACK - engine size & fuel type 2.0 L DIESEL - transmission MANUAL - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) 2WD - mileage (kms or miles?) 9000 - any special features or options LEATHER INTERIOR, FOG LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, PARKING SENSORS - does it have aircon YES - realistic current UK market value 21000 - which city/state of Australia PERTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest67761 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Hi Craig I have put my car details below. May you kindly provide me with the cost breakdown. Thanks year of manufacture 2011 - make, model & variant VW TIGUAN MATCH - body type (coupe, convertible, etc) SUV/HATCHBACK - engine size & fuel type 2.0 L DIESEL - transmission MANUAL - drive type (4WD, front wheel drive, etc) 2WD - mileage (kms or miles?) 9000 - any special features or options LEATHER INTERIOR, FOG LIGHTS, CRUISE CONTROL, PARKING SENSORS - does it have aircon YES - realistic current UK market value 21000 - which city/state of Australia PERTH This model was never sold here with diesel engine and 2WD so it's a little harder to value because the resale price would be lower than an Australian new model due this difference. From the calculations I have done I can tell you that the cost to get it into Australia would be around $7,000 for shipping and import costs + $1,040 for import approval and our service fee + around $2,000 for on-road costs ... all up this would end up owing you substancially more than the vehicle would be worth, therefore I would suggest that you look at selling it before you head to Australia. Regards, Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefastmoke Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 can anyone clarify some details for me as this subject seems to be a minefield, I own a 1986 land rover 90 which is military spec complete with standard military modifications. it has then been further modified with bigger tyres, bigger suspension and a later tdi engine. I've owned it for 4 years but its not in regular use anymore, was wondering if it would be eligible for taking with me to oz as i've heard all sorts of htings about modifications etc. can anyone help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fiona77 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hi Craig, I only realised today that you actually import cars for people. I thought you were just a member of the forum giving advise ..... So, could you quote me please for importing the following: 1 X 40ft with Personal Effects and Car (we will arange shipping to Fremantle from Dublin) Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII Year of Manufacture 2003 Engine 2.0 ltr Turbo Manual Has Aircon 77,000 miles - Also shows KMs Irish Market Value Euro 7000 Importing to Perth Could you advise us of all import charges including port charges, having car valued and cleared through Quarantine and Customs please, and also the charges to get the car on-road please. If possible, can you also quote delivery to door Perth please. Don't know the suburb yet. We are bringing it with us to hopefully sell it, as there is no market for it here in Ireland at present. Thanks Craig! Regards Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest67761 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 can anyone clarify some details for me as this subject seems to be a minefield, I own a 1986 land rover 90 which is military spec complete with standard military modifications. it has then been further modified with bigger tyres, bigger suspension and a later tdi engine. I've owned it for 4 years but its not in regular use anymore, was wondering if it would be eligible for taking with me to oz as i've heard all sorts of htings about modifications etc. can anyone help This vehicle could come under the pre-1989 laws which in theory allows any vehicle for import regardless, however due to a large number of people importing seriously modified 1980's cars they have recently clamped down on the requirements. To be honest I don't think they even know what the exact requirements are, they basically state that all vehicles should be near standard or have been modified with parts which are the nearest replacement for original. In reality what happens is that when you apply for the import approval they will then come back asking for photos of the vehicle to assess the modifications as well as paperwork to prove when the modifications were carried out. If the vehicle is reasonable then they should approve it for import, otherwise if it has serious and obvious modifications then they will want to know more, however it seems to be very much a case by case basis without any clear rules set in concrete. I can tell you that if they took a disliking to your vehicle and wanted to decline the application for import then the loophole they would use will be that the modifications were carried out more recently effectively meaning that the vehicle was "re-manufactured" more recently than the pre-1989 laws allow. If there are no major modifications which are obviously newer than 1988 and/or you have some proof that it was modified that long ago then it would be no problem, however it sounds like the newer engine could be an issue maybe. If you want to try then the best thing to do would be submit an application for pre-1989 import including photos and a cover letter detailing and downplaying the modifications and see how they respond. Of course I would always suggest using the services of an agent like myself to ensure the application is the best it could be for a better chance of approval in the first instance. If they did decline the application there would be no penality or effect on you applying for any other import approvals in the future. The next step would be to apply for import under the Personal Import Scheme which you could do first or try if you have no joy as a pre-1989 import. Under these laws modifications are allowed as far as import approval is concerned, then you just need to make sure the vehicle is road legal according to the registration requirements in whichever state you are going to be living. The registration requirements are different in each state for both personal imports and pre-1989 imports so if the vehicle has a lot of modifications then you will need to do some homework before bringing it here. Although this all sounds like the minefield you expected, it's actually not that bad as long as you go into it prepared and educated. Do you research first and know what you are up against then it will not be all that hard. The times when people have a nightmare is when they don't know what needs to be done and end up bouncing around back and forward from place to place taking lots of time and incurring additional costs along the way. Regards, Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest67761 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hi Craig, I only realised today that you actually import cars for people. I thought you were just a member of the forum giving advise ..... So, could you quote me please for importing the following: 1 X 40ft with Personal Effects and Car (we will arange shipping to Fremantle from Dublin) Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII Year of Manufacture 2003 Engine 2.0 ltr Turbo Manual Has Aircon 77,000 miles - Also shows KMs Irish Market Value Euro 7000 Importing to Perth Could you advise us of all import charges including port charges, having car valued and cleared through Quarantine and Customs please, and also the charges to get the car on-road please. If possible, can you also quote delivery to door Perth please. Don't know the suburb yet. We are bringing it with us to hopefully sell it, as there is no market for it here in Ireland at present. Thanks Craig! Regards Fiona Hi Fiona, We specialise in shipping cars only and are therefore not able to arrange a container with personal effects. This is something you would need to arrange through a relocation specialist. We can help with information on likely costs involved for moving the car on it's own and/or give you an idea of what costs you will face to get the car on the road once it's in Australia. Assuming the car is actually an EVO7 then it should have a market value in Australia of around $17,500. I would want to check the actual build date too because normal EVO7's were only actually built in Japan until early 2002, all 2003 built models should be EVO8 and would be worth a little more in Australia which would change our estimated costs a little. Below is a general cost breakdown if the car was shipped on it's own without a container. If you are going to compare costs with a container company then just make sure you check exactly what they are quoting for as most will not include any costs other than raw freight and customs charges. -- shipping costs -- $1,513 ocean freight $90 shipping insurance (optional) $1,500 customs & port fees $638 import duty $1,499 GST -- road registration costs -- $800 ADR compliance $600 registration (12 months) $351 stamp duty -- other costs -- $50 import approval application $990 Iron Lady Imports fee ('A' Package) $150 delivery to door in Perth (estimated) All up this works out that the car would end up owing you around the same as it's worth in Australia so you would not necessarily win or lose financially if you choose to bring it here. It may not be worthwhile considering the timeframe and hassle involved unless you would have trouble selling the car before you leave for a fair price and/or were quite attached to the car and would like to bring it with you. Please let me know if you have any other questions, need anything clarified at all, or wanted me to check out and compare any other quotes for you. Regards, Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fiona77 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 My God Craig, you are a Godsend to people. In our case we would have to ship personal effects with the car to make it worth our while, as we have heard that furnished accomodation is near impossible to get in Australia, and we have two babies, so would like to bring some bits from home with us. So, if you could, we would appreciate you getting us a quote for a 40ft with PE and the car. We would still want all the customs, GST, on road costs etc included. I work in shipping so I can get very competitive Ocean Freight rates, but I would need an agent to do the import part of it and advise the import charges. One other thing....are you saying above that we would be likely to get $17,500 for our car if we sell it in Australia? Thanks for your help Craig, we really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest67761 Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 My God Craig, you are a Godsend to people. In our case we would have to ship personal effects with the car to make it worth our while, as we have heard that furnished accomodation is near impossible to get in Australia, and we have two babies, so would like to bring some bits from home with us. So, if you could, we would appreciate you getting us a quote for a 40ft with PE and the car. We would still want all the customs, GST, on road costs etc included. I work in shipping so I can get very competitive Ocean Freight rates, but I would need an agent to do the import part of it and advise the import charges. One other thing....are you saying above that we would be likely to get $17,500 for our car if we sell it in Australia? Thanks for your help Craig, we really appreciate it. Hi Fiona, If you are able to arrange the shipping to Fremantle from your end then we can certainly help with customs clearance at this end for the car and other goods at the same time. To get a quote for the customs and import costs we would need to know the shipping details including the actual ocean freight cost as that figures into the tax calculations at this end, and also we would require a copy of the itinerary to show what is inside the container for customs clearance, import duty and GST calculations. The basic information I know so far about the car gave me an estimated Australian value of around $17,500 give or take. Of course if the car is especially good or unique in some way then it may sell for more, or if it's in below average condition then it could sell for less, but this is a decent ballpark figure to start with for now. Please feel free to email me directly at craig@ironladyimports.com to continue our conversation in more details. Best wishes, Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefastmoke Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Hi, thanks for the reply, the wheels and suspension could be changed back to standard fairly easily but the engine couldn't. will it make any difference being military spec as a lot of the parts don't come on a standard civilian land rover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest67761 Posted May 26, 2012 Share Posted May 26, 2012 Hi, thanks for the reply, the wheels and suspension could be changed back to standard fairly easily but the engine couldn't. will it make any difference being military spec as a lot of the parts don't come on a standard civilian land rover? The main thing is that the vehicle will meet Australia requirements. For the wheels they must be within specification as far as guard clearance, etc and also make sure the speedo is still correct if they are larger than standard. With the engine there will need to be some emissions evidence available for the new engine in most Australian states which means that engine must have been available in some vehicle released in Australia, although some states and/or individuals inspecting the vehicle may not require this either. It's really just a case of doing as much homework as possible before you make the decision to bring the vehicle. I know it sounds painful, and it certainly can be sometimes, however if the vehicle is in good clean condition, appears to be well loved and meets the basic road registration requirements then it should be no trouble. Otherwise just go ahead and apply as a personal import then you avoid most of these issues and the vehicle will only need to be in a roadworthy condition for most state registration authorities. If you wanted a possibly more detailed opinion you could email me some photos of the vehicle (exterior, interior, engine, etc) to craig@ironladyimports.com and I will see if I can offer any advice more tailored to your specific vehicle. Regards, Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onefastmoke Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 The main thing is that the vehicle will meet Australia requirements. For the wheels they must be within specification as far as guard clearance, etc and also make sure the speedo is still correct if they are larger than standard. With the engine there will need to be some emissions evidence available for the new engine in most Australian states which means that engine must have been available in some vehicle released in Australia, although some states and/or individuals inspecting the vehicle may not require this either. It's really just a case of doing as much homework as possible before you make the decision to bring the vehicle. I know it sounds painful, and it certainly can be sometimes, however if the vehicle is in good clean condition, appears to be well loved and meets the basic road registration requirements then it should be no trouble. Otherwise just go ahead and apply as a personal import then you avoid most of these issues and the vehicle will only need to be in a roadworthy condition for most state registration authorities. If you wanted a possibly more detailed opinion you could email me some photos of the vehicle (exterior, interior, engine, etc) to craig@ironladyimports.com and I will see if I can offer any advice more tailored to your specific vehicle. Regards, Craig. Hi, thanks again for the reply, will get some photo's sorted this week and mail tham to you. as far as emissions, it has a 300tdi engine fitted. this was standard equipment in landrover defender's and discovery's from 1997 so should have been available in australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest67761 Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Hi, thanks again for the reply, will get some photo's sorted this week and mail tham to you. as far as emissions, it has a 300tdi engine fitted. this was standard equipment in landrover defender's and discovery's from 1997 so should have been available in australia I look forward to getting photos and more details so I can advise further on this vehicle. If possible please also include in the email the engine model number so I can do a little homework for you on that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynwhite16 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi i have a 2010 Volvo c30, this car was a catogary D right off the lowest level, all repaired now would I be able to take it to oz when I move? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest67761 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi i have a 2010 Volvo c30, this car was a catogary D right off the lowest level, all repaired now would I be able to take it to oz when I move? Thanks There is nothing to stop you importing a car which has been repaired under the personal import laws, as long as you meet the criteria (12 months ownership, etc.) then it should be no trouble. If you wanted to get a price estimate on what it should cost to bring with you then please let us know the following information: - 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 Regards, Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest67442 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Great thread guys, quick question.... If the wife and I make the move several months apart (i.e. I go early and she joins me later), can we both import our respective cars when we make the 2 separate moves? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest67761 Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Great thread guys, quick question.... If the wife and I make the move several months apart (i.e. I go early and she joins me later), can we both import our respective cars when we make the 2 separate moves? Yes, no problem. If you meet the necessary criteria and have enough paperwork then you can apply for the import approval for both cars and ship them either before or after you go yourself. In theory you could send one car ahead so it's ready when you arrive giving you a car to drive when you are in Australia, then wait until after you wife leaves to ship the other so she isn't without a car back at home too. Regards, Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martynwhite16 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Yeah I would like a price, I can't find the right car on red or the other place, it is a 2010 coupe r design petrol 1600cc manual, 11245 miles, front wheel drive, sitcom, half leather seats and alloy wheels rear spoiler, carphone kit built in. To Perth I could not find a 16 petrol all bigger and none r design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkychef Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Hi I have an 2007 BMW 3 series coupe ,I am coming on a 457 visa ,would it be worth me shipping my car over ? Kind regards Greg . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest67761 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Hi I have an 2007 BMW 3 series coupe ,I am coming on a 457 visa ,would it be worth me shipping my car over ? Kind regards Greg . Hi there Greg, I would be happy to do some calculations for you to work out the costs and advise if it's a good vehicle to bring with you, however I need some more information first so please let me know the following information: - 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 (http://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 Regards, Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest67761 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 Yeah I would like a price, I can't find the right car on red or the other place, it is a 2010 coupe r design petrol 1600cc manual, 11245 miles, front wheel drive, sitcom, half leather seats and alloy wheels rear spoiler, carphone kit built in. To Perth I could not find a 16 petrol all bigger and none r design We would need to get a proper valuation to work out the exact costs involved for this car because there is no direct comparison, however from the limited information we have at this stage it seems that it might cost somewhere around $7,500 to $8,000 all up including shipping costs, import duty, taxes, Australian compliance and road registration fees. Regards, Craig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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