Hummer 4 by 4
Mar 3rd 2006, 5:42 am
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Des
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Hummer 4 by 4
Hi
can someone help we intend to import a Hummer 4 by 4 from the USA to australia. do we need to change the steering wheel to a right handone ? is it mandatory to do that. where can i find info on importing cars and duties to be charged by the australian govt. thanks all
d
can someone help we intend to import a Hummer 4 by 4 from the USA to australia. do we need to change the steering wheel to a right handone ? is it mandatory to do that. where can i find info on importing cars and duties to be charged by the australian govt. thanks all
d
Mar 3rd 2006, 5:44 am
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
Originally Posted by Des
Hi
can someone help we intend to import a Hummer 4 by 4 from the USA to australia. do we need to change the steering wheel to a right handone ? is it mandatory to do that. where can i find info on importing cars and duties to be charged by the australian govt. thanks all
d
can someone help we intend to import a Hummer 4 by 4 from the USA to australia. do we need to change the steering wheel to a right handone ? is it mandatory to do that. where can i find info on importing cars and duties to be charged by the australian govt. thanks all
d
I saw someone driving one along Toorak road last saturday they looked like a right cock. i guess they'll look half as daft if two people in Melbourne have them.
Mar 3rd 2006, 6:00 am
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
Customs: http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4371
Any person may import a motor vehicle or a motorcycle into Australia as directed in the section Motor Vehicle Standards Act.
If you plan to drive the vehicle on Australia's roads it is essential that you contact the Vehicle Safety Standards Branch before importing the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle can meet the safety requirements and to obtain a permission to import the vehicle.
DOTARS: http://www.dotars.gov.au/transreg/vsb/vsb_10.aspx
Any person may import a motor vehicle or a motorcycle into Australia as directed in the section Motor Vehicle Standards Act.
If you plan to drive the vehicle on Australia's roads it is essential that you contact the Vehicle Safety Standards Branch before importing the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle can meet the safety requirements and to obtain a permission to import the vehicle.
DOTARS: http://www.dotars.gov.au/transreg/vsb/vsb_10.aspx
Mar 3rd 2006, 6:08 am
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Des
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Customs: http://www.customs.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=4371
Any person may import a motor vehicle or a motorcycle into Australia as directed in the section Motor Vehicle Standards Act.
If you plan to drive the vehicle on Australia's roads it is essential that you contact the Vehicle Safety Standards Branch before importing the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle can meet the safety requirements and to obtain a permission to import the vehicle.
DOTARS: http://www.dotars.gov.au/transreg/vsb/vsb_10.aspx
Any person may import a motor vehicle or a motorcycle into Australia as directed in the section Motor Vehicle Standards Act.
If you plan to drive the vehicle on Australia's roads it is essential that you contact the Vehicle Safety Standards Branch before importing the vehicle to ensure that the vehicle can meet the safety requirements and to obtain a permission to import the vehicle.
DOTARS: http://www.dotars.gov.au/transreg/vsb/vsb_10.aspx
Mar 3rd 2006, 9:14 am
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
I'm sure I read somewhere that you cannot import a left hand drive vehicle into Australia (unless it is over a certain age)
Might be wrong though
Might be wrong though
Mar 3rd 2006, 10:38 am
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
Originally Posted by Des
Hi
can someone help we intend to import a Hummer 4 by 4 from the USA to australia. do we need to change the steering wheel to a right handone ? is it mandatory to do that. where can i find info on importing cars and duties to be charged by the australian govt. thanks all
d
can someone help we intend to import a Hummer 4 by 4 from the USA to australia. do we need to change the steering wheel to a right handone ? is it mandatory to do that. where can i find info on importing cars and duties to be charged by the australian govt. thanks all
d
They've probably been bundled into a buy one get a few more free offer...
WW
Mar 7th 2006, 10:32 am
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
Originally Posted by baconmaster
I saw someone driving one along Toorak road last saturday they looked like a right cock. i guess they'll look half as daft if two people in Melbourne have them.
Mar 7th 2006, 10:35 am
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
Originally Posted by Stormz
Mar 7th 2006, 10:45 am
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
Originally Posted by kevinbloomfield
I'm sure I read somewhere that you cannot import a left hand drive vehicle into Australia (unless it is over a certain age)
Might be wrong though
Might be wrong though
Mar 7th 2006, 11:05 am
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
[QUOTE=baconmaster]I saw someone driving one along Toorak road last saturday they looked like a right cock. QUOTE]
Where's Toorak Road in Solihull
Where's Toorak Road in Solihull
Mar 7th 2006, 11:13 am
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
[QUOTE=Suni&Jay]
Where is Solihull?
Originally Posted by baconmaster
I saw someone driving one along Toorak road last saturday they looked like a right cock. QUOTE]
Where's Toorak Road in Solihull
Where's Toorak Road in Solihull
Mar 7th 2006, 11:14 am
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
[QUOTE=thebears]
Where is Solihull?
No seriously - my maps packed in a box
Originally Posted by Suni&Jay
Where is Solihull?
Mar 7th 2006, 11:19 am
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
[QUOTE=thebears]
No seriously - my maps packed in a box
Just outside Birmingham England
Originally Posted by thebears
No seriously - my maps packed in a box
Mar 7th 2006, 11:24 am
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Re: Hummer 4 by 4
[QUOTE=Suni&Jay]
Cool - wife went to University there. I remember going to a Cricket match on the Train and driving to the NEC.
Where are you headed in OZ? Time frame?
Originally Posted by thebears
Just outside Birmingham England
Where are you headed in OZ? Time frame?