IMPORTING A CAR FROM THE EU
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Make sure you take as much info as poss to the VRO, they are a bit crap and mis-inform you as to what you need. As it's new, though, you should only need the CoC, invoice from the dealer and the Dutch registration document. Make sure you take the car with you, as DVLA have changed the rules so that any temporary registered car must be physically checked by the issuing officer.
Expect loads of questions from customs. You can elect to pay VAT at point of entry, but it can be done later. The VRO will inform HM Customs and they will bill you.
I got my insurance through A Plan. Didn't need a grren card as it was a Pan Europen policy, fully comp on the chassis number. Cheap too. You will not be insured for theft until you get a Cat1 alarm fitted, so book it in for as soon as possible after you get back. Phone Thatcham for a list of approved fitters, as if you use someone who they don't approve, your insurance will be invalid for theft purposes. You will have to provide a copy of your VSIB certificate for proof that your Cat1 has been fitted properly.
Expect loads of questions from customs. You can elect to pay VAT at point of entry, but it can be done later. The VRO will inform HM Customs and they will bill you.
I got my insurance through A Plan. Didn't need a grren card as it was a Pan Europen policy, fully comp on the chassis number. Cheap too. You will not be insured for theft until you get a Cat1 alarm fitted, so book it in for as soon as possible after you get back. Phone Thatcham for a list of approved fitters, as if you use someone who they don't approve, your insurance will be invalid for theft purposes. You will have to provide a copy of your VSIB certificate for proof that your Cat1 has been fitted properly.
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My advice would be to ring up your local VRO and ask them whether or not they want you to bring the car in. Personally, I would have thought it very unlikely. My VRO (Reading) certainly don't want you to take the car in. They say that they very rarely need to see the car, and then only if things look a little "iffy". Apparently, they've only asked to see one car in the last 200 imports. And if they do want to see it, they won't do it there and then anyway.
Whether or not you are insured for theft when bringing the car back depends on the insurance policy. Mine (WhatCar) is covering me fully comp all the way back (but then will only provide fire and theft cover, ie, I can't drive it, until I get my UK plates).
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Whether or not you are insured for theft when bringing the car back depends on the insurance policy. Mine (WhatCar) is covering me fully comp all the way back (but then will only provide fire and theft cover, ie, I can't drive it, until I get my UK plates).
Pete
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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by PeteT:
<B>The VRO at Carlisle "inspect" every car that comes in (all they do is check the VIN no and the mileage) so it's definately worth phoning first.[/quote]
<B>The VRO at Carlisle "inspect" every car that comes in (all they do is check the VIN no and the mileage) so it's definately worth phoning first.[/quote]
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Thanks for your replies - all very helpfull I'll let you know how it goes when I bring it back. The Dutch dealer I am getting it from is CITTO in Rotterdam, any one else get thiers from there?
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