Moving to UK: need advice please
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Moving to UK: need advice please
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I'm about to move from Australia to the UK (taking up work in Stanford-Le-Hope) and I'm trying to get an understanding about licensing, registration/MOT/tax discs, but the gov.uk site isn't all that helpful
Could anyone please help me out with where to look for some more information about it all?
Also, I'm looking at getting a GR STi Hatch: Hurst has a JDM one I like (I have the same EJ207 with VF49 in my Legacy here in Aus and it is just amazing), but I've also noticed a few forged/built 2.5s (If I was to get a 2.5L it'd end up getting forged pistons not too soon after I bought it anyway )
Is there anything other than the usual Subaru traits I should look out for when inspecting a vehicle?
Thanks for any help you can give
Sean...
I'm about to move from Australia to the UK (taking up work in Stanford-Le-Hope) and I'm trying to get an understanding about licensing, registration/MOT/tax discs, but the gov.uk site isn't all that helpful
Could anyone please help me out with where to look for some more information about it all?
Also, I'm looking at getting a GR STi Hatch: Hurst has a JDM one I like (I have the same EJ207 with VF49 in my Legacy here in Aus and it is just amazing), but I've also noticed a few forged/built 2.5s (If I was to get a 2.5L it'd end up getting forged pistons not too soon after I bought it anyway )
Is there anything other than the usual Subaru traits I should look out for when inspecting a vehicle?
Thanks for any help you can give
Sean...
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if your buying one from hurst cars, get Max to put a years mot and tax on it for you then you'll have time to work it out over the next year. It's actually quite simple. Tax can be done on line via the DVLA and mot is just a case of going down to the local garage that has an mot station attached.
Insurance will be the bitterest pill to swallow as you have no UK driving record so be prepared to get *** raped, I would speak to Moley WRX on here as he works for Keith Micheals Insurance and is very popular with members on here.
Insurance will be the bitterest pill to swallow as you have no UK driving record so be prepared to get *** raped, I would speak to Moley WRX on here as he works for Keith Micheals Insurance and is very popular with members on here.
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if your buying one from hurst cars, get Max to put a years mot and tax on it for you then you'll have time to work it out over the next year. It's actually quite simple. Tax can be done on line via the DVLA and mot is just a case of going down to the local garage that has an mot station attached.
Insurance will be the bitterest pill to swallow as you have no UK driving record so be prepared to get *** raped, I would speak to Moley WRX on here as he works for Keith Micheals Insurance and is very popular with members on here.
Insurance will be the bitterest pill to swallow as you have no UK driving record so be prepared to get *** raped, I would speak to Moley WRX on here as he works for Keith Micheals Insurance and is very popular with members on here.
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Besides, except fuel, everything else seems to be cheaper in the UK!
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yeah its a bit cheaper than oz here, not a great deal but you notice it on stuff like fridge freezers and washing machines!
Hurst cars are a good to deal with, I looked at a car there wasnt for me but went back with a mate and he purchased it!
Hurst cars are a good to deal with, I looked at a car there wasnt for me but went back with a mate and he purchased it!
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As a resident of Stanford-no-hope the best advice I can offer is dont. Seriously its not that bad, crime rate isnt too bad and the locals are nearly civilised,but compared to oz.... If you'd like another pair of eyes looking at cars or just want to chat Subaru drop me a pm.
I assume youre working at the new port?
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I assume youre working at the new port?
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Seems I opened a can of worms
I have to move now, I've accepted a job and bought my airfare already.
Can't be that bad, can it?...besides, I actually prefer cold weather over the ridiculous heat that Australia gets (I know, it's crazy but I'm seeing someone about it haha
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Actually you could be right, forgot about the change in the system, but surly they would have taken into consideration buying cars from traders, otherwise how are folks supposed to go about buying new cars, having to wait a couple of weeks until the DVLA put the car in your name is going to be a PITA, I foresee a load of new scams where people take your money for a car and suddenly go missing.
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I wouldn't bargain on driving anything better than a ford fiesta for a few years yet once you get here!
You are starting all over again and no one will touch you on an impreza for what is effectively your "first" car!
You are starting all over again and no one will touch you on an impreza for what is effectively your "first" car!
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