Importing

[Vern]

Has anyone imported a vehicle from the UK?
My folks are going over to Europe for 3 months in a couple o weeks, and i will be on the lookout for a 110/130 extra cab chassis soon (after i drive one over here to see what i think). Any way i will be after one i can mod/do up for a work truck.
So who has done it? and whats involved?
Its just a thought that i'd run by to see if its worth it or not.

[Reads90]

Has anyone imported a vehicle from the UK?
My folks are going over to Europe for 3 months in a couple o weeks, and i will be on the lookout for a 110/130 cab chassis soon (after i drive one over here to see what i think). Any way i will be after one i can mod/do up for a work truck.
So who has done it? and whats involved?
Its just a thought that i'd run by to see if its worth it or not.


Yeah i have
My 90 came from the UK
To do a personal import you have to have owned and lived with the car for 12 months. Then they charge you 10% GST and 10% custom duties on the value of the car.
130's are cheap as in the Uk as no one wants them a apart from companys and they buy them new and not second hand
You can import from the uk but if you have not been with the car for 12 months they will charge you more but i don't know what that is .
As for rego and getting it on the road. That is really really easy. The bloke took 3 mins to give my truck an Aus compliance pate and Queensland Import and Mod plate. My 90 had all the ADR numbers on it even though they did not import the 90 into Aus untill 9 years after mine was made

[Vern]

And if you don't own a vehicle for 12 months?
i have family working over there and mums friends live there (30+ years), if this helps

[Reads90]

And if you don't own a vehicle for 12 months?
i have family working over there and mums friends live there (30+ years), if this helps


When i brought mine over we had to send a copy of every page of my passport to canberra to show i was in the same country as the car for 12 months.
Don't know how much they will charge you if you have not owned it for 12 months. Have heard that sometimes they want a bond so you don't sell the car as soon as its gets here . They keep the bond foe about 12 months. But doing this way you can bring in one car a year per person

[Michael2]

Is the combined price of the VEHICLE, FREIGHT & TAX, going to be cheaper than buying locally?

Given that all things British (see recent labour costs discussion) seem to cost as much in pounds over there as they do in dollars here, wouldn't you be better off buying one in Aus. And if you can buy it interstate you can get yourself a road trip as part of the deal ;).


... Just thinking aloud

[EchiDna]

....Have heard that sometimes they want a bond so you don't sell the car as soon as its gets here . They keep the bond foe about 12 months. But doing this way you can bring in one car a year per person....

eh? that would mean you need to migrate, then return home then repeat... how often do you reckon the aussie government will allow you to pull that little scam? twice? :D

still contemplating buying a 90 over here to bring back to oz, stick it on a RORO from Singapore to Darwin and drive home the long way...

[Bigbjorn]

Check the procedure with Australia Customs and the federal Dept. of Transport. You MUST have permission to import THAT vehicle before you ship it. Otherwise you may lose the lot.

[scrambler]

eh? that would mean you need to migrate, then return home then repeat... how often do you reckon the aussie government will allow you to pull that little scam? twice? :D

still contemplating buying a 90 over here to bring back to oz, stick it on a RORO from Singapore to Darwin and drive home the long way...
Kimberleys or Cape York?

[EchiDna]

http://www.dotars.gov.au/roads/motor/sevs/index.aspx

there are ways to self import - vehicle should be 15 years old though :)

[EchiDna]

Kimberleys or Cape York?

both? really depends how 'long' is the long way home no?

[Reads90]

Check the procedure with Australia Customs and the federal Dept. of Transport. You MUST have permission to import THAT vehicle before you ship it. Otherwise you may lose the lot.

Yeap they smah them at the docks if you don't have the paper work from Camberra
But there again no shipping company will let you load it with out that paper work anyway as they get fined too

[Reads90]

Been looking abit into this in the past couple of days. My brother has a Tomcat he wants to get rid of and says i can have it. It has no engine and no axles. There fore it is no longer a car and there fore does not meet the lines along importing a car. But the big thing for me is getting it rego .

[EchiDna]

Here is some more info:
(cut and paste from Prestige Motorsport)

What is the 15 year rule ?

Well, there are in fact four (4) methods of importing vehicles to Australia, of which the 15 year rule is only one method. The 15 year rule is completely separate to (and unaffected by) the new import scheme (SEVS -- Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme), and until May 2005 allowed for the import of any vehicle to Australia that was 15 years old or older at that time. However, DOTARS changed the rule in May 2005 to apply to December 1988 and older models only, and this will not change until about 2018 when 1988 model vehicles are 30 years old. Only then will the reference year of 1988 start moving forward again.

SEVS is the new import scheme and is the second method of importing. It covers all cars imported for normal road use that are younger than December 1988, e.g. 1993 - 2002 Toyota Supra, 1989 - 1994 R32 Skyline.

Please see this link for the eligible models under SEVS:

http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/sevs/sevsindex.htm (http://rvcs-prodweb.dot.gov.au/sevs/sevsindex.htm)

The two other importing methods are suitable for importing race / rally cars (racing licence required), and to Australian citizens or permanent residents working outside Australia for 12 months or longer (personal import rule). They are NOT suitable methods for a member of the general public that wishes to import a vehicle for normal road use. This must be done under either of the first two options.

What can be imported under the 15 year rule ?

Anything as long as it is older than December 1988. Also, there are still a handful of 1989 / 90 models listed in stock which have import approvals issued under the 15 year rule before it changed last year, and these can still be imported under this rule.

Registration of 15 year old cars

We always suggest with 15 year old vehicles that an allowance of about $1,200 be made for the modifications required prior to registration (which can be done by anyone). These vary from vehicle to vehicle and State to State, and may include the following items:

o Seatbelts
o Sun visors
o Child restraint points on the rear parcel shelf
o High level brake light
o Catalytic convertor
o Driver's side mirror changed from convex to flat
o Unleaded fuel filler opening restrictor
o Side intrusion bars
o Dash dimmer switch
o Engineer's sign-off (some States only)

If you are uncertain about what needs to be done for a vehicle you are considering, you should ask the registration authority in your State for further information. Costs of the work can then be determined by contacting a workshop prior to going ahead. While you can make all the changes yourself, we can of course recommend a reliable workshop in your State should you require assistance.

Performance modifications

15 year old cars with performance modifications simply need to get through your State's registration process. The 15 year rule is separate to the new import scheme (SEVS) so there is no need to remove performance modifications for "compliance". However, each State has it's own rules on what level of modifications are acceptable, so you should check with your State's registration authority if you are unsure. For example, in SA which is the strictest State, any vehicle must be completely stock standard when registered except for wheels which can be aftermarket (but no more than one or two inches larger than factory).

Price estimates for vehicles in Stock never include altering any performance modifications, this is extremely variable and is up to the customer to factor in before deciding to go ahead.

[muddymech]

I imported my 90 early last year, i belive the rules have changed since then, one of the big things you need to be aware of is getting a second hand car clean enough to be allowed in, there is a few companies willing to clean (i had mine cleaned and undersealed by a coach firm) but as quarantine are strcit you probably need some one reliable to check the job over,espacally as they will not garuntee the results comply with australian rules. if not clean enough it can be refused entry into australia and will be sent back to the country of origin at your cost. however saying that i dont belive mine was inspected that closely and was far more dirtier on arrival than when it left the UK
Also be aware thats as reads suggested 130 are used by companies and corrsion and lack of care could end up costing you a lot of money.
do your research and you should be fine, but i doubt you will save on purchasing here unless you after some thing like a 110 crew cab.

[Vern]

Sorry re edited my first post, i am after an extra cab (not dual cab) because of my hieght, these seem a bit hard to find here but i could always make one out of a cab chassis i suppose

[Reads90]

Sorry re edited my first post, i am after an extra cab (not dual cab) because of my hieght, these seem a bit hard to find here but i could always make one out of a cab chassis i suppose

Cheaper and easer to buy a truck here and import the roof and parts you need to convert it. After all they are just a big boys mechano set:)

[Vern]

Yeah agree, will look into that now. If i was to make some fibreglass extra cab roofs, would anyone be interested?

[Reads90]

Yeah agree, will look into that now. If i was to make some fibreglass extra cab roofs, would anyone be interested?

Go here and speak to Will in the uk he is/was getting some made in the uk
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php'showtopic=13311&st=0&gopid=138219&#entry138219

4th post down bloke called Will warne
Tell him i told you . He will know what you are after

ali

[Vern]

Go here and speak to Will in the uk he is/was getting some made in the uk
http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php'showtopic=13311&st=0&gopid=138219&#entry138219

4th post down bloke called Will warne
Tell him i told you . He will know what you are after

ali
My stepdad has his own fibreglass company, i'm sure i'll get it cheaper:D
will just need to source the other panels to extend it