Importing this year ????.....SVA checks
14 February 2003, 01:08 PM
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Found this on the BIMTA site.
"Tougher import test
Grey imports Cost of buying set to soar when new vehicle test begins in August
THE COST of grey imports is set to soar this year as tougher test are launched for cars entering the UK from outside Europe.
Anyone buying a non-EU car will have to put it through a more difficult version of the current Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) test.
The new rules come into force on 1 August, and importers warn the average cost of a test will rocket from £250 to up to £1500 per car.
"This extra cost will inevitably be passed on to the consumer," says Richard Moore of the importers' group the British Independent Motor Trade Association.
"We are extremely disappointed. This is bad news for consumers: it adds another layer of red tape, making it more expensive and difficult to bring in cheaper, more interesting niche cars."
Moore predicts higher SVA costs will reduce the number of grey imports entering the UK from 25,000 in 2000 to 20,000 this year.
The tougher SVA will bring new tests on steering, emissions, security, seatbelts, brakes and noise.
CAP Grey Book editor Robert Hester says tougher SVA tests will help make grey imports more accepted by British buyers."
"Tougher import test
Grey imports Cost of buying set to soar when new vehicle test begins in August
THE COST of grey imports is set to soar this year as tougher test are launched for cars entering the UK from outside Europe.
Anyone buying a non-EU car will have to put it through a more difficult version of the current Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) test.
The new rules come into force on 1 August, and importers warn the average cost of a test will rocket from £250 to up to £1500 per car.
"This extra cost will inevitably be passed on to the consumer," says Richard Moore of the importers' group the British Independent Motor Trade Association.
"We are extremely disappointed. This is bad news for consumers: it adds another layer of red tape, making it more expensive and difficult to bring in cheaper, more interesting niche cars."
Moore predicts higher SVA costs will reduce the number of grey imports entering the UK from 25,000 in 2000 to 20,000 this year.
The tougher SVA will bring new tests on steering, emissions, security, seatbelts, brakes and noise.
CAP Grey Book editor Robert Hester says tougher SVA tests will help make grey imports more accepted by British buyers."
14 February 2003, 01:26 PM
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will help make grey imports become more accepted by the brisish buyers
I think that the british buyer has become more accepting of grey imports since they found out that british prices are artifically high. IMO its the insurance companies that don't really accept imports...
14 February 2003, 06:11 PM
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Is this August this year or August just gone?
£1500? where did they get that from?! Its £500 to import a car before 1997 but after 97 (and including 97) its £1000. So £1000 + £250 is £1250 so where did the extra £250 come from??
£1500? where did they get that from?! Its £500 to import a car before 1997 but after 97 (and including 97) its £1000. So £1000 + £250 is £1250 so where did the extra £250 come from??
14 February 2003, 06:36 PM
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Money, what did you mean its £500 for a pre 97, but £1000 post 97,
to "import" ???
I've just been on,
http://www.via.gov.uk/vehicle_testing/sva/sva_fees.htm
its £150 for the basic SVA. ????
to "import" ???
I've just been on,
http://www.via.gov.uk/vehicle_testing/sva/sva_fees.htm
its £150 for the basic SVA. ????
14 February 2003, 06:47 PM
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I think its £150 for the basic SVA but then you need other bits. You need to add a rear foglight, fuel neck and change kmh to mph. I think this is where it added up to £500.
I think mine was £550 so it must have included, SVA, fog light, speedo and delimiter, fuel neck and tax for 6 months.
I know after 97 its a pain in the ****. I was talking to a mate about this and he said there is more testing thats done and it just sounds like a right pain if you dont know what you are doing.
I think mine was £550 so it must have included, SVA, fog light, speedo and delimiter, fuel neck and tax for 6 months.
I know after 97 its a pain in the ****. I was talking to a mate about this and he said there is more testing thats done and it just sounds like a right pain if you dont know what you are doing.
14 February 2003, 06:52 PM
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Yea sorry m8 got it. I was thinking 300-400 for the conversion bits. so would appear right.
The actual statement was just for the SVA test on its own i think.
Yea just checked, its the cost of the TEST.barstewards.
The actual statement was just for the SVA test on its own i think.
Yea just checked, its the cost of the TEST.barstewards.
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14 February 2003, 06:59 PM
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Money, you remember me trying to sell the sport; well its full steam ahead now. Guy coming to view wednesday.
Cant wait for August.
Enough cash will be in the bank next Friday, order goes in Saturday to a dealer in the far flung, who has kept tabs for me.
Cant wait for August.
Enough cash will be in the bank next Friday, order goes in Saturday to a dealer in the far flung, who has kept tabs for me.
14 February 2003, 07:04 PM
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Sport? You sure you dont mean the 5 door turbo? If not, sorry mate band memory! lol
I remember speaking to you though
Sounds like its finally going ahead. bet your well happy!
I remember speaking to you though
Sounds like its finally going ahead. bet your well happy!
14 February 2003, 07:13 PM
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Yea was going to part ex with a guy,(for his 5 door) but he pulled out night b4 i was going to view.Wont mention names , he had his reasons. Just life really. No point in worrying bout it.
Decided to go the import route from japan on my own, better spec, and half the mileage of what the import dealers in uk will sell for the price.
Decided to go the import route from japan on my own, better spec, and half the mileage of what the import dealers in uk will sell for the price.
14 February 2003, 07:42 PM
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Wot, got your shipping free ???
I'm not sure if i should post the guys website or not, i know he
always seems to have a couple of scoobs in stock. But not sure how big a dealer he is.Dont want some uk trader to nip in b4 me for a good deal. Obviously can get them at auction as well. I have me eye on one of two he currently has in.
This is one
Another i like the look of
I'm not sure if i should post the guys website or not, i know he
always seems to have a couple of scoobs in stock. But not sure how big a dealer he is.Dont want some uk trader to nip in b4 me for a good deal. Obviously can get them at auction as well. I have me eye on one of two he currently has in.
This is one
Another i like the look of
15 February 2003, 11:48 AM
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Foot tapper, drop me an email then. Ive seen that car on one of my sites to so i probably know the site you are on about.
The company i bought my car off did me a big favour to and i saved loads of money. Drop me an email. You should save some dosh and you owe me a pint
The company i bought my car off did me a big favour to and i saved loads of money. Drop me an email. You should save some dosh and you owe me a pint
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