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Old 29 June 2008, 01:41 AM
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HI


i need some help on how to import a car frm japan any idea?

any1 on the forum who is importing cars???

cheers
Old 29 June 2008, 03:01 AM
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What year etc, there are some things that are needed to know as if you get a car that needs a euro 3/4 report (though 3's are considerably easier than euro 4 cars to import) you could have some difficulty.

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Old 29 June 2008, 04:18 PM
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I imported my car a couple of years back, So I can probably answer some of your questions !!
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You can get people to do everthing for you. Bonsai cars in Southampton have set fees for various levels and ages. Bought mine from there but as an already in the country one. Their website has a link to various auction houses.
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Originally Posted by !scooby!

HI


i need some help on how to import a car frm japan any idea?

any1 on the forum who is importing cars???

cheers
Better to get one already imported into the uk. Atleast you can see if your buying a dog or not.
Old 24 January 2009, 04:56 PM
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I brought a couple in but with todays £ against the yen and shipping costs there are more bargains to be had in the U.K.
Old 24 January 2009, 05:23 PM
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Why would you want to import a car when the exchange rate is so poor? This time last year £1 bought twice as much.

You wont appreciate this, but I have to say that if youre asking on a forum, then you arent going to be able to do it. If you have an agent who is a registered bidder and able to take care of transport/de-registration/storage/loading and you have any queries then I'll be glad to help. If you dont then, as Ive already said, you cant do it.


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Old 24 January 2009, 06:37 PM
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Who else is in southhampton that imports cars?
Old 24 January 2009, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by VeilsideWRXUK
I brought a couple in but with todays £ against the yen and shipping costs there are more bargains to be had in the U.K.
What he said
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My answer for Bonsai cars was last July when the pound was actually worth something. Have been looking again recently as I want a V6 Sti for the missus and it is simply not worth it these days. I would still recomend Bonsai as they were good for me (it was 5 years ago now) but to wait until the strength of the pound increases against the yen.

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Lol, didnt realise this was an old topic dragged back.
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Originally Posted by GC8
Why would you want to import a car when the exchange rate is so poor? This time last year £1 bought twice as much.

You wont appreciate this, but I have to say that if youre asking on a forum, then you arent going to be able to do it. If you have an agent who is a registered bidder and able to take care of transport/de-registration/storage/loading and you have any queries then I'll be glad to help. If you dont then, as Ive already said, you cant do it.


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Summed up nicely
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Originally Posted by Boro
Lol, didnt realise this was an old topic dragged back.


Handy info for anyone thinking of doing it now though...
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Neither did I...
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