I would like to buy a secondhand camper van in Australia & have it sent across to UK.Anyone had any experience of this & know of do's & dont's & costs....shipping,agents,taxes etc ??
2007-10-05 22:01:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Basically, import duty, V.A.T. and brokerage charges are levied on the TOTAL cost of the vehicle, including the shipping fees. This usually adds up to around 30%.
So if you buy the camper for £10,000 and shipping costs £2,000, you will pay an extra £3,600 just to get it into the country.
It will then need an S.V.A. in order to get a registration number - this will be around £750.
As mentioned above, unless it's an ultra-rare vehicle, it's really not worth bothering with...
2007-10-06 03:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to pay VAT when you bring it into the UK - that's a 17.5% hike in the price.
You'll have to register the car in the UK - more cost.
Shipping costs.
Doesn't look like a good deal unless it really is a bargain in the first place.
2007-10-05 22:09:16 · answer #2 · answered by Luke Warnes 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Different things have different import taxes, i imported a car from thailand and that had 20% on top, contact customs they will give you all the info needed.
2007-10-05 22:45:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're better off buying one in the uk.
2007-10-05 22:05:52 · answer #4 · answered by elizadushku 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you'll be better off buying one in uk
2007-10-07 04:07:30 · answer #5 · answered by Perfectionist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋