audrey426

Just bought a vw sharan a few months back an typical were now off to Townsville,with 6 weeks notice! Do you get vw sharan parts in oz? I've been told I will lose 3k selling it now, so thinking I shoul take it, any ideas?

Scotty1

If you so a search on here you will find a few threads about shipping cars. There is lots of hassle with doing it and lots of additonal costs. Generally speaking unless its vintage or Merc/BMW/Ferarri type sports car or high end luxury (which are v expensive here) its not worth it. Then add insurance hassles and resale hassles as its an import.
I looked at it carefully and while it would have been worth it initially for the value as I had a MB sports car, I did not want to be stuck with an expensive car that no-one wanted to buy as it was a personal import.

Hope it works out ok for you

paulry

You need to have owned and used the car for at least 12 months to obtain an import permit.

http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roa...ia_2.aspx#five

audrey426

Just found out about the 12 month thing today, looks like im going to lose 4k easily, as I went to a few garages and WeBuyAnyCar.com, I am gutted but you learn I suppose! This whole visa has cost us alot when you add up loses on house/car/ time - nearly 3years , lets hope its all going to be errr fabulously worth it eh?!

paulry

Yeah, the costs keep stacking up don't they. But I think it'll be worth it in the end. ()

furbacchione

Don't do it. Imported cars have to be insured by only a few companies and if they decide you're vehicle isn't what they want to insure you are SOL.

Alfresco

Alfresco

Just insured our import with Youi - no problem. $50 per month. About the same as what we paid in the UK.