Export Car To Oz
May 14th 2003, 11:00 pm
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Export Car To Oz
Has anyone exported their car to Australia following emigration?
I'm getting conflicting info. Some say its taxed others say you can bring in ONE car only (and only shipping/insurance costs apply).
Which is correct?
Can anyone help?
I have a rather nice SLK which I really want to keep but not if I have to pay 1/2 its value again in tax
Anyone who has exported their car, can you give me ACTUAL INFO please?
Thanks in advance.
I'm getting conflicting info. Some say its taxed others say you can bring in ONE car only (and only shipping/insurance costs apply).
Which is correct?
Can anyone help?
I have a rather nice SLK which I really want to keep but not if I have to pay 1/2 its value again in tax
Anyone who has exported their car, can you give me ACTUAL INFO please?
Thanks in advance.
May 14th 2003, 11:30 pm
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Look at the link for Karman Shipping on www.movingdownunder.co.uk/files/motoring.php
I looked into taking my Celica Convertible and it just was not worth it.
Your Merc will not be Oz spec and when you come to sell the dealers will not want to know. Bit like Jap imports over here.
I looked into taking my Celica Convertible and it just was not worth it.
Your Merc will not be Oz spec and when you come to sell the dealers will not want to know. Bit like Jap imports over here.
May 14th 2003, 11:34 pm
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k,
thanks for the link but it is just as confusing.
It states:
Australian Import Taxes on most cars are 15% Duty and 10% Gst.
Yet I have heard this does not apply if emigrating with ONE car.
Have you actually exported a car? Has anyone?
Does anyone ACTUALLY KNOW the costs?
thanks for the link but it is just as confusing.
It states:
Australian Import Taxes on most cars are 15% Duty and 10% Gst.
Yet I have heard this does not apply if emigrating with ONE car.
Have you actually exported a car? Has anyone?
Does anyone ACTUALLY KNOW the costs?
May 14th 2003, 11:55 pm
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Have you tried Australian customs site ? http://www.customs.gov.au
As far as I am aware there is no concession for one car. The general consensus appears to be, unless you are attached to your car or its unique, Its not worth taking it.
Do a search on car import on this forum and you will find most say the same thing.
As far as I am aware there is no concession for one car. The general consensus appears to be, unless you are attached to your car or its unique, Its not worth taking it.
Do a search on car import on this forum and you will find most say the same thing.
May 15th 2003, 12:08 am
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Import Tax + GST + Luxury Car tax?
This is a joke right?
Import Tax + GST + Luxury Car tax?
This is a joke right?
May 15th 2003, 12:39 am
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Originally posted by Wotan
:scared:
Import Tax + GST + Luxury Car tax?
This is a joke right?
:scared:
Import Tax + GST + Luxury Car tax?
This is a joke right?
I have a very nice Audi A4 Convertible (replacement cost in Oz is hair raising!) and with all the taxes the cost worked out at c £7k!!
The Aussie tax system leaves a lot to be desired. However as we want to live there then just have to accept it with a smile and a tinne!
With the low petrol prices I'm just going to find myself a stonkin great V8!!
:-0
Dinky
May 15th 2003, 12:59 am
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I just don't agree with this.
Lets say you have a Rolex. Do you pay Tax+GST+LST on that too?
The principal is the same.
On both, tax has already been paid. They are MY possessions.
This is just legalised robbery.
Lets say you have a Rolex. Do you pay Tax+GST+LST on that too?
The principal is the same.
On both, tax has already been paid. They are MY possessions.
This is just legalised robbery.
May 15th 2003, 2:11 am
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This is just legalised robbery.
Import Tax + GST + Luxury Car tax?
Worse still you have to pay for an inspection when you sell it on.
May 15th 2003, 3:33 am
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Them's the rules!
If you don't pay you don't play!
It's taken me a while to accept them but we have no choice.
What's worse is the cost of European cars in Oz AND the P*$$ poor specs v UK.
Now something to really get your back up is ISAs, PEPS, and private pensions. Tax (Aussie rate) on any growth each year AND NO tax relief if they go down!!
Add to that the £v$ exchange rate and Pommie Bstd could be right. It ain't milk and honey! But it's where we want to go!
Dinky
P.S. The have a great line in late 60's Mustangs in Oz I fancy a red convertible with cream leather and they're cheap!! Bring on the V8's!
If you don't pay you don't play!
It's taken me a while to accept them but we have no choice.
What's worse is the cost of European cars in Oz AND the P*$$ poor specs v UK.
Now something to really get your back up is ISAs, PEPS, and private pensions. Tax (Aussie rate) on any growth each year AND NO tax relief if they go down!!
Add to that the £v$ exchange rate and Pommie Bstd could be right. It ain't milk and honey! But it's where we want to go!
Dinky
P.S. The have a great line in late 60's Mustangs in Oz I fancy a red convertible with cream leather and they're cheap!! Bring on the V8's!
May 15th 2003, 4:33 am
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P.S. The have a great line in late 60's Mustangs in Oz I fancy a red convertible with cream leather and they're cheap!! Bring on the V8's!
May 15th 2003, 7:01 am
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Re: Export Car To Oz
Originally posted by Wotan
Has anyone exported their car to Australia following emigration?
I'm getting conflicting info. Some say its taxed others say you can bring in ONE car only (and only shipping/insurance costs apply).
Which is correct?
Can anyone help?
I have a rather nice SLK which I really want to keep but not if I have to pay 1/2 its value again in tax
Anyone who has exported their car, can you give me ACTUAL INFO please?
Thanks in advance.
Has anyone exported their car to Australia following emigration?
I'm getting conflicting info. Some say its taxed others say you can bring in ONE car only (and only shipping/insurance costs apply).
Which is correct?
Can anyone help?
I have a rather nice SLK which I really want to keep but not if I have to pay 1/2 its value again in tax
Anyone who has exported their car, can you give me ACTUAL INFO please?
Thanks in advance.
May 15th 2003, 7:16 am
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Originally posted by Wotan
I just don't agree with this.
Lets say you have a Rolex. Do you pay Tax+GST+LST on that too?
The principal is the same.
On both, tax has already been paid. They are MY possessions.
This is just legalised robbery.
I just don't agree with this.
Lets say you have a Rolex. Do you pay Tax+GST+LST on that too?
The principal is the same.
On both, tax has already been paid. They are MY possessions.
This is just legalised robbery.
Was it worth importing to UK and making a killing? No. Checked everything out, best chance was to break even or make a dollar or two.
Cheers - Don
