Did anyone ship their car??
Mar 9th 2005, 7:19 am
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Did anyone ship their car??
Can anyone give me an idea of what they had to pay to Customs when their car arrived? Im aware of shipping costs but I'm trying to get an idea of duties payable in Australia? Cheers. 
So far, I have shipping quote for £1,500 but duties on top of that seem to take me to in excess of £4,000!!?? Yikes. :scared:
So far, I have shipping quote for £1,500 but duties on top of that seem to take me to in excess of £4,000!!?? Yikes. :scared:
Mar 9th 2005, 10:25 am
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hellooooooo.......??? anyone....??? 
Mar 9th 2005, 10:48 am
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Hi Rooksie
Nice to hear from you again!
Right - we're shipping one cat and we're using Golden Arrow shippers. What with their fees plus the immigration fees (including 6 weeks quarantine), you're looking at about £1000. They have an excellent reputation and I've shopped around and it is fair price.
Their number is: 01588 680240
Pint please!
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Nice to hear from you again!
Right - we're shipping one cat and we're using Golden Arrow shippers. What with their fees plus the immigration fees (including 6 weeks quarantine), you're looking at about £1000. They have an excellent reputation and I've shopped around and it is fair price.
Their number is: 01588 680240
Pint please!
Chris
http://StandUpSpeakup.co.uk
Mar 9th 2005, 10:50 am
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Originally Posted by djdutts
Hi Rooksie
Nice to hear from you again!
Right - we're shipping one cat and we're using Golden Arrow shippers. What with their fees plus the immigration fees (including 6 weeks quarantine), you're looking at about £1000. They have an excellent reputation and I've shopped around and it is fair price.
Their number is: 01588 680240
Pint please!
Chris
http://StandUpSpeakup.co.uk
Nice to hear from you again!
Right - we're shipping one cat and we're using Golden Arrow shippers. What with their fees plus the immigration fees (including 6 weeks quarantine), you're looking at about £1000. They have an excellent reputation and I've shopped around and it is fair price.
Their number is: 01588 680240
Pint please!
Chris
http://StandUpSpeakup.co.uk
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Mar 9th 2005, 10:52 am
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Re: Did anyone ship their car??
Originally Posted by Rooksie
Can anyone give me an idea of what they had to pay to Customs when their car arrived? Im aware of shipping costs but I'm trying to get an idea of duties payable in Australia? Cheers.
So far, I have shipping quote for £1,500 but duties on top of that seem to take me to in excess of £4,000!!?? Yikes. :scared:
So far, I have shipping quote for £1,500 but duties on top of that seem to take me to in excess of £4,000!!?? Yikes. :scared:
Slightly different position but we're looking at shipping 4 motorbikes (Yes 4!!) and the only reason it's financially viable is that 3 of them are over 15 years old and you don't pay customs duties on motorbikes. Have you worked out the figure of £4000 yourself or is that what the shipping company has told you?
The whole procedure of importing a vehicle looks like a minefield and I'm seriously wondering whether it's worth the aggro to ship my bike - may leave hubby to sort out his 3 himself!
Mar 9th 2005, 10:52 am
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MAJOR BOO BOO!
Damn I'm stupid.
You can try phoning them up to ask if they can ship your car as well, but I doubt whether you'll get any joy!
Oops
Damn I'm stupid.
You can try phoning them up to ask if they can ship your car as well, but I doubt whether you'll get any joy!
Oops
Mar 9th 2005, 10:54 am
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Cat, Car, same thing!
Mar 9th 2005, 10:54 am
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And you must have owned the car at least 12 months.
What car have you got to bring over Rooksie?
What car have you got to bring over Rooksie?
Mar 9th 2005, 11:02 am
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Originally Posted by djdutts
Cat, Car, same thing!
made me smile - bless you!!!!
we have 1 dog and 2 cats and my car - JESUS!!!! mega bucks :scared:
Mar 9th 2005, 11:03 am
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Originally Posted by Lathlain
And you must have owned the car at least 12 months.
What car have you got to bring over Rooksie?
What car have you got to bring over Rooksie?
Golf V6 4 Motion - its lush.
however got to be practical - bloody lot of money :scared:
Mar 9th 2005, 11:05 am
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Originally Posted by Nicstids
Which company are you thinking of using?
Slightly different position but we're looking at shipping 4 motorbikes (Yes 4!!) and the only reason it's financially viable is that 3 of them are over 15 years old and you don't pay customs duties on motorbikes. Have you worked out the figure of £4000 yourself or is that what the shipping company has told you?
The whole procedure of importing a vehicle looks like a minefield and I'm seriously wondering whether it's worth the aggro to ship my bike - may leave hubby to sort out his 3 himself!
Slightly different position but we're looking at shipping 4 motorbikes (Yes 4!!) and the only reason it's financially viable is that 3 of them are over 15 years old and you don't pay customs duties on motorbikes. Have you worked out the figure of £4000 yourself or is that what the shipping company has told you?
The whole procedure of importing a vehicle looks like a minefield and I'm seriously wondering whether it's worth the aggro to ship my bike - may leave hubby to sort out his 3 himself!
oh and you have to have vehicle steam cleaned in UK also.
is it all worth it???!!!
Mar 9th 2005, 11:15 am
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Originally Posted by Rooksie
right, well thus far i have been quoted £1,500 for shipping but add to that 10% value and then you add another 10% of value plus associated costs (i think thats right). i might be able to get away with 5% value as its a 4 wheel drive but its hardly what id call an offroad vehicle - its a sporty golf??!!
oh and you have to have vehicle steam cleaned in UK also.
is it all worth it???!!!
oh and you have to have vehicle steam cleaned in UK also.
is it all worth it???!!!
However if you have some vintage/classic car that is of great sentimental value then it might make sense.
While the second hand car market in Oz is very strong (i.e. cars don't plummet in value over the first 3 years of ownership as they do in the UK) it might mean having to spend a bit more on a 2nd hand car then you would in the UK. Also this means that depending on your budget it may make more sense to pay that little extra and go for a new car, really depends on what you are after.
Things like air-conditioning are much more useful in Oz, so older cars may not have this or they may need re-gassing, something else to consider.
check out www.discountnewcars.com.au to get an idea of new car prices, soem cars e.g. Ford Fiesta, VW Golf seem cheaper in Oz than in the UK, while others such as Audi/BMW/Merc generally seem more expensive. Really depends on the sort of car you are after.
hth
Alex
Mar 9th 2005, 11:24 am
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Originally Posted by Alex Hall
In general it is not worth shipping relatively modern cars to Oz due to the shipping and customs cost. Also consider cost of making them Oz road legal, you are also likely to pay higher insurance and probably higher servicing costs and may find it slightly harder to sell on afterwards as it is a european import.
However if you have some vintage/classic car that is of great sentimental value then it might make sense.
While the second hand car market in Oz is very strong (i.e. cars don't plummet in value over the first 3 years of ownership as they do in the UK) it might mean having to spend a bit more on a 2nd hand car then you would in the UK. Also this means that depending on your budget it may make more sense to pay that little extra and go for a new car, really depends on what you are after.
Things like air-conditioning are much more useful in Oz, so older cars may not have this or they may need re-gassing, something else to consider.
check out www.discountnewcars.com.au to get an idea of new car prices, soem cars e.g. Ford Fiesta, VW Golf seem cheaper in Oz than in the UK, while others such as Audi/BMW/Merc generally seem more expensive. Really depends on the sort of car you are after.
hth
Alex
However if you have some vintage/classic car that is of great sentimental value then it might make sense.
While the second hand car market in Oz is very strong (i.e. cars don't plummet in value over the first 3 years of ownership as they do in the UK) it might mean having to spend a bit more on a 2nd hand car then you would in the UK. Also this means that depending on your budget it may make more sense to pay that little extra and go for a new car, really depends on what you are after.
Things like air-conditioning are much more useful in Oz, so older cars may not have this or they may need re-gassing, something else to consider.
check out www.discountnewcars.com.au to get an idea of new car prices, soem cars e.g. Ford Fiesta, VW Golf seem cheaper in Oz than in the UK, while others such as Audi/BMW/Merc generally seem more expensive. Really depends on the sort of car you are after.
hth
Alex
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Mar 9th 2005, 11:32 am
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Originally Posted by Stormz
try this site :
http://www.karmanshipping.co.uk/aust...australia.html
and click on "is it worthwhile shipping your car"
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