Importing a challenger
Discussion
Hey people.
I have had a search etc but still can't find the information I need.
I'm looking on all sites for a dodge challenger. And they are all around £20-25k
Then I go on ebay.com (USA) and they are alot less.
Could I purchase from there and ship it over? With it being 2nd hand what kind of charges would there be?
Any info would b great
Thanks
Rob
I have had a search etc but still can't find the information I need.
I'm looking on all sites for a dodge challenger. And they are all around £20-25k
Then I go on ebay.com (USA) and they are alot less.
Could I purchase from there and ship it over? With it being 2nd hand what kind of charges would there be?
Any info would b great
Thanks
Rob
Loading and unloading fees. Shipping. Marine insurance. Customs clearance fees. International money orders. US documentation fees. Finding a US dealer who is prepared to export.
Add the cost of shipping to what you paid for the car and then pay 10% import duty. Add all that lot together and pay 20% VAT.
Now all you need to do is find someone who can carry out a light conversion to UK standard and book it in for an IVA test.
Nearly there now. Just need an MOT and all the correct paperwork, plus more money, to get it registered.
Don't forget, you've still got no registration number for the insurance and it's quite common for this to take longer than people think.
Rough rule of thumb. Whatever the value is in US dollars just change the symbol to sterling and that's roughly what it will owe you ny the time it's ready to drive away.
Add the cost of shipping to what you paid for the car and then pay 10% import duty. Add all that lot together and pay 20% VAT.
Now all you need to do is find someone who can carry out a light conversion to UK standard and book it in for an IVA test.
Nearly there now. Just need an MOT and all the correct paperwork, plus more money, to get it registered.
Don't forget, you've still got no registration number for the insurance and it's quite common for this to take longer than people think.
Rough rule of thumb. Whatever the value is in US dollars just change the symbol to sterling and that's roughly what it will owe you ny the time it's ready to drive away.
In essence, you locate a car and then you have to pay for it. this involves either an agent or a secure trust in blind faith.
The exchange rate is not the prevailing rate, it is what your Bank offers tourists plus a transfer charge though companies like Transferwise (I think its called) have sprung up to do it for less.
Having paid, you have to get it to the port and complete all the export paperwork. When I found someone to do it for me back in 2004, he said it had got more complicated and he was there half a day. You could go over and do it yourself but getting insurance to drive the car is very difficult.
You have to arrange shipping (cheapest is rol-on, roll-off (ro-ro)and pay for that along with marine insurance.
On import, you have to pay 10% import duty on the price you paid for the car and then 20% VAT on the purchase price plus duty plus shipping to get a "landed" figure.
From there, you have to get it IVA tested after adding white sidelights, side repeaters, rear fog light and amber rear indicators.
If you can find a decent agent to act on your behalf, in the US, this is all a lot less painful than it sounds but when I imported my Z06, the rate was about 1.7 and the VAT was 15% so the costs have gone up quite a lot.
The exchange rate is not the prevailing rate, it is what your Bank offers tourists plus a transfer charge though companies like Transferwise (I think its called) have sprung up to do it for less.
Having paid, you have to get it to the port and complete all the export paperwork. When I found someone to do it for me back in 2004, he said it had got more complicated and he was there half a day. You could go over and do it yourself but getting insurance to drive the car is very difficult.
You have to arrange shipping (cheapest is rol-on, roll-off (ro-ro)and pay for that along with marine insurance.
On import, you have to pay 10% import duty on the price you paid for the car and then 20% VAT on the purchase price plus duty plus shipping to get a "landed" figure.
From there, you have to get it IVA tested after adding white sidelights, side repeaters, rear fog light and amber rear indicators.
If you can find a decent agent to act on your behalf, in the US, this is all a lot less painful than it sounds but when I imported my Z06, the rate was about 1.7 and the VAT was 15% so the costs have gone up quite a lot.
irocfan said:
and we already know what 'orrible people salesmen are <trolling>
I'm not saying all salesmen are 'Orrible' just that I prefer to see what I am buying in person rather than take anyone's word for it over the phone or email. would you buy a car without ever seeing it first?gt500nick said:
irocfan said:
and we already know what 'orrible people salesmen are <trolling>
I'm not saying all salesmen are 'Orrible' just that I prefer to see what I am buying in person rather than take anyone's word for it over the phone or email. would you buy a car without ever seeing it first?gt500nick said:
would you buy a car without ever seeing it first?
A friend of mine buys about one a year '60's yank, always off the internet, lots of pics, quite a few phone calls and always ends up with nice cars at far better prices than in the UK.He uses a UK shipper who arranges everything, costs about £2000 from anywhere USA to UK port, then as said you have duty & vat to pay. Getting it road legal in the UK is not that bad
A Challenger ?, what year, what spec, modified or stock, mint or fixer-upper, original or restored, for cruising or performance, big block or small, price range ????
I know quite a few Mopar guys in the the USA & could ask for you.
gt500nick said:
irocfan said:
and I did with my Rumble Bee (best vehicle I've ever bought TBH)
I'm glad it worked out for you, however in my case I wouldn't buy anything I can't see first, call me crazy but I have less faith in the world perhaps. just my way.
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