TVR Tuscan from UK to NZ?
Discussion
I'm looking at moving to NZ (Wellington area) in 12 months or so and would dearly love to bring my Tuscan with me.
Will importing a UK spec. Tuscan (with it's emissions, noise, safety standards etc.) be possible? Are there many TVR's around and is there anybody in NZ that could service it properly? I would look to bring a boot full of spares with it, but worry that insufficient expertise is around to take care of the finer points of TVR servicing. Is ordering parts from the UK prohibitively expensive because of import taxes etc?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as it would break my heart having to sell it to go to NZ.
Cheers
Will importing a UK spec. Tuscan (with it's emissions, noise, safety standards etc.) be possible? Are there many TVR's around and is there anybody in NZ that could service it properly? I would look to bring a boot full of spares with it, but worry that insufficient expertise is around to take care of the finer points of TVR servicing. Is ordering parts from the UK prohibitively expensive because of import taxes etc?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as it would break my heart having to sell it to go to NZ.
Cheers
Edited by dvs_dave on Wednesday 16th September 17:08
Hi Dave.
Good news....yes you can bring it over...
Looking at your profile its a 2001....unless it can qualify under EU regs, you will need to bring it over as a SIV (special interest vehicle).Which means amongst other things that you cannot sell it within 4 years of import.As you have owned it for a while , you will avoid GST, but it will still need various things done to pass NZ compliance.
The NZ TVR Club is run by Jim Gamsby in Auckland. There are a couple of Tuscans here already along with Chimps, Wedges, S's & Griffs...so you wont be alone.(but will be rare)
Servicing in Auckland is OK, as Jim at KW is Ex UK and was a UK TVR Car Club Secretary as well as mechanic....Wellington is a little harder for long term knowledge.
I've just bought over an S3, so PM me & I can give you more info on shipping etc.
Brendon
Good news....yes you can bring it over...
Looking at your profile its a 2001....unless it can qualify under EU regs, you will need to bring it over as a SIV (special interest vehicle).Which means amongst other things that you cannot sell it within 4 years of import.As you have owned it for a while , you will avoid GST, but it will still need various things done to pass NZ compliance.
The NZ TVR Club is run by Jim Gamsby in Auckland. There are a couple of Tuscans here already along with Chimps, Wedges, S's & Griffs...so you wont be alone.(but will be rare)
Servicing in Auckland is OK, as Jim at KW is Ex UK and was a UK TVR Car Club Secretary as well as mechanic....Wellington is a little harder for long term knowledge.
I've just bought over an S3, so PM me & I can give you more info on shipping etc.
Brendon
Fraster said:
If it's 2006, you're in luck. If not, maybe buy one that is. Yes, It's that silly here.
Doesn't really matter what year it is now. The Special Interest Vehicle scheme was made for cases like this. There is also a "baggage vehicle" system for immigrants that might be usable as well (depending on circumstances). uncinqsix said:
Fraster said:
If it's 2006, you're in luck. If not, maybe buy one that is. Yes, It's that silly here.
Doesn't really matter what year it is now. The Special Interest Vehicle scheme was made for cases like this. There is also a "baggage vehicle" system for immigrants that might be usable as well (depending on circumstances). Either way, Jim will be able to talk you through the whole process and help you manage it.
Esprit said:
uncinqsix said:
Fraster said:
If it's 2006, you're in luck. If not, maybe buy one that is. Yes, It's that silly here.
Doesn't really matter what year it is now. The Special Interest Vehicle scheme was made for cases like this. There is also a "baggage vehicle" system for immigrants that might be usable as well (depending on circumstances). Either way, Jim will be able to talk you through the whole process and help you manage it.
dvs_dave said:
I'm looking at moving to NZ (Wellington area) in 12 months or so and would dearly love to bring my Tuscan with me.
Will importing a UK spec. Tuscan (with it's emissions, noise, safety standards etc.) be possible? Are there many TVR's around and is there anybody in NZ that could service it properly? I would look to bring a boot full of spares with it, but worry that insufficient expertise is around to take care of the finer points of TVR servicing. Is ordering parts from the UK prohibitively expensive because of import taxes etc?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as it would break my heart having to sell it to go to NZ.
Cheers
Tuscan ....Yum!!!!! BRING IT Will importing a UK spec. Tuscan (with it's emissions, noise, safety standards etc.) be possible? Are there many TVR's around and is there anybody in NZ that could service it properly? I would look to bring a boot full of spares with it, but worry that insufficient expertise is around to take care of the finer points of TVR servicing. Is ordering parts from the UK prohibitively expensive because of import taxes etc?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as it would break my heart having to sell it to go to NZ.
Cheers
Edited by dvs_dave on Wednesday 16th September 17:08
Why is every sod looking to move to Welly? whats wrong with warm golden empty beaches of the north? 
Good TVR servicing guy in Auckland too
Bring it in as an immigrant's baggage vehicle and you won't have to worry about the 4 year resale restriction (not that it sounds like you're planning to sell it soon here anyway).
Just make sure you personally (not your company, your partner) have owned it for at least 12 months before leaving the UK. If I was you I'd be watching eBay/PH classifieds and compiling an inventory of used bits and consumables to chuck in the container with it, maybe even a spare used engine if one comes up for good money, as it will be a lot more expensive and frustrating to have to source & ship components after you're here.
Regrding servicing, I think if you make some effort on the spares front and have service manuals, etc you'll find good quality mechanics here who can do anything you need. You can always put the local guy in touch with a UK specialist for phone/email support.
Don't be shy about asking questions about your move out here - there's a few of us on here that live in Wellington and happy to help.
Just make sure you personally (not your company, your partner) have owned it for at least 12 months before leaving the UK. If I was you I'd be watching eBay/PH classifieds and compiling an inventory of used bits and consumables to chuck in the container with it, maybe even a spare used engine if one comes up for good money, as it will be a lot more expensive and frustrating to have to source & ship components after you're here.
Regrding servicing, I think if you make some effort on the spares front and have service manuals, etc you'll find good quality mechanics here who can do anything you need. You can always put the local guy in touch with a UK specialist for phone/email support.
Don't be shy about asking questions about your move out here - there's a few of us on here that live in Wellington and happy to help.
Omerta said:
Kylie said:
Why is every sod looking to move to Welly?
Maybe they've heard that it's 'quite nice' here? ...and Kylie forgot that she once said:
I've never seen Wellington as a big draw card myself but is quite nice.
We Wellingtonians have long memories for such comments... Omerta said:
Omerta said:
Kylie said:
Why is every sod looking to move to Welly?
Maybe they've heard that it's 'quite nice' here? ...and Kylie forgot that she once said:
I've never seen Wellington as a big draw card myself but is quite nice.
We Wellingtonians have long memories for such comments... Bull1t said:
Omerta said:
Kylie said:
Why is every sod looking to move to Welly?
Maybe they've heard that it's 'quite nice' here? Wellington run sometime sounds good.
In regards to TVR Servicing, Mike at Airport Service Garage was looking after the vast majority of cars in Auckland including Jim's. Airport Service Garage has since changed hands and Mike is taking time out considering his options! If anyone needs to contact him just drop me an email.
I seriously doubt anyone in NZ has any significant Speed Six or AJP8 expertise but one thing that you will require in NZ is a shift in your outlook of TVR servicing and repair. Generally speaking they are very simple cars and a good mechanic or engineer should find little to challenge him. Parts supply is always the stumbling block but good contacts in the UK and some knowledge of alternatives and part-bin supply can get around this. Although things have changed in the UK with the numerous specialists springing up we are still used to the idea that TVRs should cost Ferrari money to look after just because they offer Ferrari performance.
I seriously doubt anyone in NZ has any significant Speed Six or AJP8 expertise but one thing that you will require in NZ is a shift in your outlook of TVR servicing and repair. Generally speaking they are very simple cars and a good mechanic or engineer should find little to challenge him. Parts supply is always the stumbling block but good contacts in the UK and some knowledge of alternatives and part-bin supply can get around this. Although things have changed in the UK with the numerous specialists springing up we are still used to the idea that TVRs should cost Ferrari money to look after just because they offer Ferrari performance.
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