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Both UK drivers
looking to bring their first imported vehicle into the country and those
individuals more experienced in this activity need to keep abreast of
the regulations and procedures to import a car successfully and lawfully.
If you require
answers to various questions such as those given below, then read on to
find out all the information you might require:
- How to
register an imported vehicle (The procedures and documentation required
to register an imported vehicle)
- Temporarily
importing a vehicle (Temporary use of a vehicle in the United Kingdom)
- What is
the single vehicle approval (SVA) scheme?
- What are
the components inspected during a SVA
- Finding
an SVA and MSVA test station
- Single
vehicle approval test fees (The fees for SVA tests)
Over the
last few years there has been continuing debate about the over-pricing
of new cars in the UK. This led, a few year ago, to a spike in the number
of vehicles being imported from countries such as Japan, America and many
EU countries. For example it became very popular to travel to a BMW main
dealer in the Netherlands to purchase a brand new vehicle and import the
car back to the UK. Thankfully, some might say, this phenomena has dwindled
in the last 2-3 years as UK dealer forecourt prices has fallen into line
with those of other nations.
Registering
your Vehicle
A vehicle that is permanently imported for use in Great Britain
(GB) must be registered and taxed as soon as possible after it arrives
in the country. The vehicle should not be used or kept on public roads
until the registration and vehicle tax formalities have been completed.
You will
need to complete form VAT 415 if the car is less than six months old or
has travelled less than 3,750 miles (6,000km). If the car is over the
mileage or age limits you'll need to put pen to form VAT 414.
Single Vehicle Approval (SVA)
The Single Vehicle Approval (SVA) scheme is a pre-registration
inspection for cars and light goods vehicles that have not been type approved
to British or European standards. The main purpose of the scheme is to
ensure that these vehicles have been designed and constructed to suitable
safety standards before they can be used on public roads.
Import
Car Insurance
To be certain of obtaining the lowest possible Import
Car Insurance premium it is often sensible to choose an insurer partner
who has a specialist knowledge of this sector. Leading companies will
utilise their underwriting experts to deliver value-for money cover with
high levels of protection.
Grey
Import
A grey import is a vehicle designed and built for sale outside
the EU, and imported into the UK. Because such a vehicle was not originally
intended for sale in this country, it may not be manufactured to European
specifications and may not have undergone European Type Approval.
Parallel
Import
Parallel imports will have been produced for a European Member
State and will conform to European Wide Type Approval.
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