Has anyone got any tips on who tp use to take a car back to UK or what is involved.

Mark

We loaded a 4x4 Merc, on wed, into a 40ft container, furniture in first, car in last...................Try
www.grace.com.au.................... mm

How much did it cost you and have you sorted out conversion to uk road worthiness

It was,nt my car we just loaded it for the client,,,,,contact Grace in Brisbane they will give you the details ,costs etc.....these people will probably be coming back in a couple of years , their son [16] has just been picked up by Everton Soccer club , Junior development................ mm

No such thing as UK road worthiness. Basically, you'll need to meet import criteria that have changed fairly recently. In short, an Aus made car will need the speedo either replacing or a new sticker over the top to convert the kph to mph, given Aus cars do not have mph. That's the main thing along with the inclusion of a rear fog light, which, on many cars, is simple as the wiring is there, just not used. Depends on the car - a Japanese car is more likely to have it. A local car like a Falcon or Commodore will not, and thus will need an additional switch and wiring.

It is certainly possible, and fairly easy, but much will depend on the car. Then it will need an MOT but that should be OK. Just not having done it myself, it's hard to say everything that is required.

when we imported from the middle east we had to prove we'd owned the car for more than 6 months to aviod the import duty,
convert speedo and trip to mph
ammend logbook
change headlight angles (its a LHD)
have it emmissions tested so it passes UK laws
change petrol filler assemby to fit UK pump hoses

and I think that was it if I remember

[QUOTE=greggsy]Has anyone got any tips on who tp use to take a car back to UK or what is involved.

Mark[/QUOTE

NOT THINKING OF GOING BACK ARE YOU MARK?
I HEARD YOU HAD JUST GOT A NEW JOB WITH A MEATY PAY RISE YOU LUCKY SOD.

SEAN

check out this post I listed all the costs of importing into the UK from Oz

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=396925

Hope this helps

Jo

Mark,

Try Kent Moving and Storage. they are based in QLD and are linked to a UK firm.
www.kentmoving.com

They are bringing my car in and sending it back when I am finished here. They should be able to assist in someway.

Andrew

Most large to medium removal companies, are linked to companies over seas, its called reciprocity, "you send me a client ,I will send you one" ....but thats were the allegiance ends................mm

except these two work together rather well

You hav,nt got your car yet ............... mm