Importing Jap cars

[rsvmilly]

I am interested in an imported Integra DC5. It is currently unregistered but has been SVA'd already.

If I were to buy it as-is what charges could I get stung for to make it UK legal? Presumably, import duty is paid at the dock?

[tuttle]

If it's been SVA'd then it will be UK road legal & will almost certainly be in the country already.

>> Edited by tuttle on Wednesday 30th March 11:40

[DanBoy]

Nooooooooo DC2 all the way!!!

[rsvmilly]

DanBoy said:

Nooooooooo DC2 all the way!!!

I always promised myself one of these - but never got one!! Any I buy now will have too many owners under its belt now.

DC5 is supposed to be a good'un anyway.

Tuttle, I know it's in the country now. I don't know the procedure so I don't know what additional costs are due. I think they are;

£38 to DVLA for licensing
£165 for a years RFL
The immobiliser that my insurers are insisting on.

I just don't want to get stung for anything unexpected

[tuttle]

All the necessary car work,e.i.Kph>mph,fog lights,UK petrol filler neck,UK 'kite-marked' tyres etc should be done by the SVA'er,& cost inclusive.Plates & tracker are an extra really.Transport & documentation costs (if being sold by a dealer) ought to be included in buy price.If its a private sale the same should apply,but you never know,he may try to pass some of his costs on to you.If in doubt-Haggle.

Some info on sva procedure & links to ppls personal experiences,hope it is of some use.

www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/carlgvowners/importingandbuildingvehicles/singlevehicleapprovalscheme.htm

http://community.rhocar.org/index.php?s=513647e753f7eb0dc96360e993ca64ee&showforum=9

www.colinusher.info/Robin%20Hood/sva.htm

www.robbiegibson.com/doug14.htm

>> Edited by tuttle on Wednesday 30th March 12:03

[rsvmilly]

Thanks

I knew about the speedo but didn't even think about tyres. Something to check.

[MarkK]

rsvmilly said:

I am interested in an imported Integra DC5. It is currently unregistered but has been SVA'd already. If I were to buy it as-is what charges could I get stung for to make it UK legal? Presumably, import duty is paid at the dock?

You may find this place useful - have a good rep from what I've heard but never used them myself...

www.neweraimports.com/

HTH
Mark