Re-importing a Car into the UK
May 24th 2006, 1:56 am
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Re-importing a Car into the UK
We are moving back to the UK in a couple of months, and we are a bit confused about what we need to do in order to be able to re-import our car to the UK.
We brought it with us from the UK over 12 months ago, and now we would like to take it back. I have seen mention of vehicle approval etc but is that necessary if you are re-importing?
Any help on procedure would be appreciated.
Cheers
Caroline
We brought it with us from the UK over 12 months ago, and now we would like to take it back. I have seen mention of vehicle approval etc but is that necessary if you are re-importing?
Any help on procedure would be appreciated.
Cheers
Caroline
May 24th 2006, 8:48 am
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Re: Re-importing a Car into the UK
United Kingdom
As a returning EU citizen you are entitled to import your personal vehicle into the UK completely Tax Free if you meet the following UK DETR requirements.
What is a Personal Import?
With effect from 1 February 2001 you are a personal importer only
If the vehicle has been imported by a person entering the United Kingdom;
That person had, at the time the vehicle was imported, been normally resident in a country other than the United Kingdom for a continuous period of at least 12 months;
That person intends to become normally resident in the United Kingdom;
The vehicle has been in the possession of that person and used by him in the country where he has been normally resident for a period of at least 6 months before its importation; and
The vehicle is intended for his personal or household use in the United Kingdom Click Here for the link to the DETR home relating to vehicle imports.
Tax relief will require you to hold the vehicle for in your name for 12 months from the arrival of the car in the UK.
Modification
The vehicle will require some basic modification such as Rear Fog Lamp fitter, Fuel Intake hose change to UK narrow neck type for non leaded fuel, Speedometer changed to MPH.
SVA Inspection
The vehicle will have to undergo a SVA (Single Vehicle Approval) inspection which is essentially a more stringent MOT prior to registration.
For Price Information in the UK:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/
http://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/
For Further Information on Vehicle Importing:
HM Customs
Telephone: +44-620-1313
UK Excise Advice Centre
Telephone: +44-171-928-3344
Department of Transport
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority
Longview Road, Swansea SA6 7JL
Telephone: +44-272-524-180
Vehicle Licensing Information Center
Department of Transport
1 Zoar St., London SE1 OSY
Telephone: +44-171-928-3163
As a returning EU citizen you are entitled to import your personal vehicle into the UK completely Tax Free if you meet the following UK DETR requirements.
What is a Personal Import?
With effect from 1 February 2001 you are a personal importer only
If the vehicle has been imported by a person entering the United Kingdom;
That person had, at the time the vehicle was imported, been normally resident in a country other than the United Kingdom for a continuous period of at least 12 months;
That person intends to become normally resident in the United Kingdom;
The vehicle has been in the possession of that person and used by him in the country where he has been normally resident for a period of at least 6 months before its importation; and
The vehicle is intended for his personal or household use in the United Kingdom Click Here for the link to the DETR home relating to vehicle imports.
Tax relief will require you to hold the vehicle for in your name for 12 months from the arrival of the car in the UK.
Modification
The vehicle will require some basic modification such as Rear Fog Lamp fitter, Fuel Intake hose change to UK narrow neck type for non leaded fuel, Speedometer changed to MPH.
SVA Inspection
The vehicle will have to undergo a SVA (Single Vehicle Approval) inspection which is essentially a more stringent MOT prior to registration.
For Price Information in the UK:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/
http://www.exchangeandmart.co.uk/
For Further Information on Vehicle Importing:
HM Customs
Telephone: +44-620-1313
UK Excise Advice Centre
Telephone: +44-171-928-3344
Department of Transport
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority
Longview Road, Swansea SA6 7JL
Telephone: +44-272-524-180
Vehicle Licensing Information Center
Department of Transport
1 Zoar St., London SE1 OSY
Telephone: +44-171-928-3163
May 24th 2006, 9:33 am
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Re: Re-importing a Car into the UK
Originally Posted by cazza1968
We are moving back to the UK in a couple of months, and we are a bit confused about what we need to do in order to be able to re-import our car to the UK.
We brought it with us from the UK over 12 months ago, and now we would like to take it back. I have seen mention of vehicle approval etc but is that necessary if you are re-importing?
Any help on procedure would be appreciated.
Cheers
Caroline
We brought it with us from the UK over 12 months ago, and now we would like to take it back. I have seen mention of vehicle approval etc but is that necessary if you are re-importing?
Any help on procedure would be appreciated.
Cheers
Caroline
With the depreciation value of a car I would guess your best bet would be to sell it and get a new one. Unless of course its a vintage or some sort of Ferarri supercar!
