Any advice on suppliers like SBI SBT ? There is a sea of negative reviews for them or is it just buyer beware ? Im really keen for a crown or century but put off by all these negative reviews for these sites you ever had any issues ?
1 questions I import car. From Japan to Uk still waiting for DVLA number almost 4 week now .. any idea when I received number plate…??? MOT already done but waiting for plate number..
Thanks a lot. It helped me a lot. I was browsing SBI but the cars were so cheap I was worried it was a scam. Thanks for the process. I'll have one imported to the Netherlands. Subbed!
Always a bit worrying doing your first one, but rest assured all the websites in the description have been used by myself at least once. Happy shopping and enjoy your import! ^_^ thanks for the sub!
Hey, class video! Could you share more information about the process of picking the car up from port? I'm in the process of importing a BMW which is expected this February. What information/documents do I need to bring (I know I'll need the bill of lading). Is there anything my transport guy needs to know? Cheers!
Many thanks for the great work you have done! you opened my eyes for a lot of things which i was looking for :) . I have checked the same website you bought your car and i saw some updated regarding the price, they show the price of the car and underneath it show the total price. wonder is the total price including everything shipment and tax to the port in UK ?
Excellent video buddy, nice, clear and straight to the point with everything. you have earned your self a new Subby hehe. So to make it easy for my self on the Cost of Importing its best to cif + 34% tax on CIF = to is what I would expect to pay in total then I guess
@@rizbadshah1345 Thank you! I always leave all my imported JDM vehicles in their original format (KM) to help keep the total mileage authentic and also to keep the car original 👌🏻
thanks for the video i have been searching cars on auctions and they go for crazy prices especially the port fees. i checked through dealers and i thought they were a bit more expensive might take a look at the websites
Really helpful video. Did you hire a customs clearance company to deal with the customs charges, or did the actual port contact you to deal with this? I keep reading it's necessary to pay a customs clearance agent to do this?
Thank you for the kind words. Yes the port authority (NSA in my case) charge £95 for this and they clear the vehicle for you, as explained in the invoice section of the video
Its a great video. I have few questions about the clearance. 1) After they exported the car from japan how to do the clearance? 2) Do we need to find an agent for this to clear? 3) I totally didn't understand the part of how you got the email from NSA UK? Can you explain me please?
Love the video. Just a quick question, for someone who is looking to purchase for the first time. What would happen in a situation where I make a payment and I don't get my car. How would i get my money back?
Thanks for the kind words. I couldnt say for sure because it has never happened to myself or anyone i know, but if In the unfortunate event that you did not receive your vehicle after paying for it, you would most likely need to seek legal advise to reclaim the fees back Always buy from a respected seller such as the ones listed in the comments section
@BENJY-JP appreciate your response. This is just one final question . The taxes and fees in the UK ,is it the same for all cars, or does it vary. I'm looking to purchase a hybrid .
@@islamicreminders3090 i am also thinking of buying a hybrid car toyota for pco registration but i am not sure of the whole process kindly teach me if u get one successfully 😂😂
In theory, when you collected your vehicle from the port, couldn't you place number plates on it from an existing registered vehicle , so as to drive it home without issue.
It's all so doable but the tax is scary. I imported a Datsun 620 from the US and it was great because its over 40 years old so historic vat prices. Thanks for the video, very well laid out 👍
Thanks for the kind words! Yes I agree, the tax is something I dont enjoy paying for either, however - on the flip side, the UK is very relaxed about importing vehicles in comparision to some other countrys - which means the moderate tax rate is a acutally a small trade off for having such relaxed import laws, imagine having to wait 25 years to import a car if you lived in the USA, would be hell! 😲
Great video. Ordered a Toyota Celsior in the same price bracket and mileage as your Cresta and it's due to arrive in December. I thought it was this simple from reading HMRC's website. But then I contacted them, and they put the fear of God into me. 1st they told me I can't release the car from the docks myself, I have to get a shipping agent to do it - if I wanted to do it myself I need to go on a course and get a software delveoper to write me software that allows me to complete the paperwork.🤪 I'm not bullshitting - I could send you the emails. Then they said (after the agent clears it from customs and I paid the duty & VAT) I still need to do the NOVA myself with a C384 form. Then they said that form was discontinued on the 1st of October and I now need to send them all the paperwork from Japan, the shipping/customs clearance documents, and a valuation from either a UK dealer, or a car club, or the invoice from Japan as long as it's not out of date by 3 months. But my invoice will be out of date by 10 days when the car arrives and the Toyota club don't do valuations (HMRC also said it can't be an online source as well🤪) so I'm hoping I can get a valuation from a UK importer. They should know it takes 3 months for the shipping and the invoice was made/dated weeks before the car was loaded in Japan. Meanwhile the shipping agent I spoke to said I shouldn't have to do any of this. But others I contacted for a quote said I did have to deal with the NOVA side of it. I'm just hoping that if it all goes sideways it will be in a good way, and I don't have to contact HMRC at all, because they're plonkers.
Hello Alex. Yes the C384 Form is no longer required which is 1 less form to fill out before the car arrives 😅 Its really as simple as the video says, I have never had to get a vehicle “value’d” thats unheard of 😅 you only need to provide the forms highlighted in my video. The port authority will handle the NOVA for you, just pay them extra to do the clearance for you, trust me - its worth the money Dont stress buddy! Youll be driving your V8 Toyota Limo soon 😎
@@videos4u805 No, from Royal Trading under JCT cars (Japanese Car Trade). The car seems ok except the temp gauge is going up quickly over operating temperature. Head gasket is ok, but I need to go through all the parts connected to that. For all I know it is the head gasket, but it passed the test. But if it's just the temp gauge, the sender, thermostat, radiator, or gauge cluster then I've got no complaints from Royal Trading. It's HMRC and the shipping agents you've got to worry about - I used Yes2Ship and they conned me out of hundreds. I'll use Armacup if I do this again. But prices seem to have skyrocketed to triple for cars with x3 the mileage I got.
Did you manage to get your import sorted? Did you need to do what HMRC told you or did the port authority automatically contact you and then you paid them to sort clearance and NOVA?
Thanks for the kind words, Regarding the tax: as previously mentioned in the comments: Yes I agree, the tax is something I dont enjoy paying for either, however - on the flip side, the UK is very relaxed about importing vehicles in comparision to some other countrys - which means the moderate tax rate is a acutally a small trade off for having such relaxed import laws, imagine having to wait 25 years to import a car if you lived in the USA, would be hell! 😲
Firstly, thank you so much for this video, finally got some guidance to go ahead!I am looking to import a Lan Cruiser/Lexus 10+years old (as you suggested), how can I check if the car will be ULEZ compliant in the UK please?
Thank you for the kind words sir! I have absolutely no clue regarding LEZ compliance. I would imagine you would need to apply to the respective councils with official emissions data for the vehicle in question and apply for exemption. If you find out please let me know!
Can you request further pictures of cars on this website? I see a lot of them don’t come with any underside pics and would just give you piece of mind seeing before you buy haha.
@@hassemsadiq only really got MOT history checker via the DVLA website, also could do a HPI check for any insurance claims while in the UK, Not sure about anything else
@alinasser1944 got the auction citificate from. Australia turns out the car is actually 170k miles but odometer showing 65k miles how can I get my money back from seller
1: Speedometer is not checked for an MOT test as far as I’m aware. 2: for the V55/5 put the mileage in Miles (do the conversion yourself from KM’s) top tip - divide KM by 8 then multiply by 5 😜
Hey Ben thanks for the wonderful video explains almost everything Just wanted to know whom to mark consignee for 3 of my cars arriving in UK from Japan for 2 of my brother living in UK and which clearing agency should I hire for port duty and clearance charges Thanks
Hey Benjy, awesome vid! super helpful. I missed about IVA exemption for 10+yrs old so thats a cost I can wipe off :) Just 1 thing on the costs, isn't custom duty for a japanese manufactured car meant to be 5%, and import duty/vat locked to 20%? Just a bit weird that it was extra. Thanks so much though was so cool to see someone go through the process. I have my evo from japan but I bought it already in UK, next car I want to import so very helpful :)
One question. You pay for the car in dollars but the vat & import duty is a percentage of the amount car costs in pounds. If the invoice is in dollars who calculates the exchange rate to determine what you paid in pounds?
@@BENJY-JP Cheers about to pull the trigger on my first import. Getting it through SBT only difference it’s coming from Singapore so it’s a JSDM import 😂
Very detailed vedio ❤..just quick question I am thinking to import honda fit hybrid for my personal use..do i need EORI (economic operators registration & identification)with HMRC ? Or have u done any registration? Regards
Good question. You can drive it to the MOT station to a pre booked MOT test no problem, the only problem with doing that is driving without insurance. you would need to find an insurance company that will insure a vehicle on the VIN number only untill a permanent number plate is assigned to the vehicle. A much easier method is to trailer the vehicle to the MOT station.
Thank you very much for this very useful video, My question is, how did u send the document to Port Authority of Newcastle via email or by post, R thy efficient for reply?
Your video is fantastic, very concise, well organized. By the way, do you think it is feasible to pre-install rear fog light in Japan and ship to UK aim to pass MOT test easier?
Let's say your car arrives at the port in the UK. If you get a flatbed to pick it up from the port do you go home or to the not yet centre? If you go home you can't drive it to the test centre can you, as it's got plates?
its bit of a grey area... I'm sure if you got stopped with valid insurance (insured on the VIN number only) and a pre booked MOT test, the police would understand, but its alot less hassle to just get it recovered to the MOT station to save any hassle
You have spent a lot of money on a car that doesnt look too good, you also havent seen the car before shipping it. Is it worth the money, why would you get it from Japan?
To pass an MOT all it needs it will need to have added is a rear fog light, thats the only thing missing from a JDM vehicle If the vehicle is UNDER ten years old then its a slightly different story… it needs to pass type approval which means getting a super MOT, I have no personal experience of this though
Thanks mate! Hmmm insurance isnt my strong point. Adrian Flux will insure anything but are quite expensive, thats pretty much all the advice i could give you on that. Hope it helps! Best website for buying a vehicle: there are several in the video description which i would recommend, SBT take payment in GBP so its usually the easiest for your first time!
hi, mate. just a question, after making some research about duty and tax. i found that the first one is 10% (cost+shipping) and 20% is tax (cost+shipping+duty) why your ones are differ, I will appreciate your answer.
@@ilishmaach all depends on the size of vehicle and destination to be honest. Prices have increased slightly over the past 6 months or so... but still, ask the sales agent for the final CIF price, they can usually do a deal with you
Good video, thanks. Few questions I have, who deals with things like Speedo changes from Km to miles? I’m looking at say a 2011-15 car, that have say digital odo meter, gauges in KM. Does someone have to get into the gauges and change? Are things like the rear fog light just a 3rd party item bolted to your bumper, or do they wire up the rear lights for fog?
I have never used them personally, but they look like an auction agent... ...in my video I explain how auction agents charge a high fee for their service (27:20) so I usually avoid that buying format and buy vehicles from dealers who already have the car in stock
Hey mate, awesome video! I am trying to ship a 2014 Toyota Landcruiser 76 wagon, are there any restrictions that I need to be aware of? Can I even import something like this to the UK? Thanks a lot!
Not that I’m aware of, its under 10 years old though so it will need type approval and an IVA test, best waiting until its over 10 years old to make it easier
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Mate .... funnily a local guy this is by far the most in depth most informative importing video on RUclips im after a Century
Any advice on suppliers like SBI SBT ? There is a sea of negative reviews for them or is it just buyer beware ? Im really keen for a crown or century but put off by all these negative reviews for these sites you ever had any issues ?
Love from Newcastle. Exactly every bit I needed to know.
After watching dozens of ‘explanation’ videos finally a video that actually explains and takes you through the process. Thank you!
Probably the best video to watch if you want to import a car from Japan. Well done :-)
I've wanted to import a car from japan for so long but never knew how to go about it. thank you very much sir.
The best step by step guide on RUclips. Pure dead brilliant! (I think I’ll still get an agent to sort it.
Spon on, exactly what I was looking for. Many thanks
You did brilliant job mate, best guide I’ve seen or read
Wonderfully explained. Really liked your video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻
Fantastic video, always wanted to import a car from japan and feel a lot more confident after watching this. Great help, subscribed.
Thank you for the kind words sir!
1 questions I import car. From Japan to Uk still waiting for DVLA number almost 4 week now .. any idea when I received number plate…??? MOT already done but waiting for plate number..
Excellent video, thankyou for explaining in laymans terms the steps for dealing with Japan.. Gives me more confidence to get my Audi S3..
What’s the price for the clearance?
Thorough explanation of the process and easy to follow. Thanks a lot🍻
Good content and really kind of you to share the process.
Thanks bro you been big help 👍
Well done very useful information top thanks
Man you did really good job, very detailed explanation of full process. Thank you !
Thank you sir!
thank you for the video! its been very useful, cant wait to import my own car soon
Thanks a lot. It helped me a lot. I was browsing SBI but the cars were so cheap I was worried it was a scam. Thanks for the process. I'll have one imported to the Netherlands. Subbed!
Always a bit worrying doing your first one, but rest assured all the websites in the description have been used by myself at least once.
Happy shopping and enjoy your import! ^_^
thanks for the sub!
@@BENJY-JP thanks so much for your reply!
Well explained.. brilliant..
Thank you, so much for this. Now i know everything.
I dream to import a honda S660... So this info is worth everything
Fantastic, thank you especially for the graphics with the documents. Wonder if the insurance is significantly more for an imported car.
Thank you sir!
Yes It usually is, not by much - worth it though!
Hello mate, great video and very informative, nice one.
Just one point, what type of shipping did you use, RORO, or Shared container?
RORO, i have never done it via a container, it usually adds more cost on (unless maybe you got 2 small kei cars in one container?)
Thank you mate for detailed video!
Really enjoyed your video mate, and thoroughly explained step by step, I'm now going to import a Toyota Camry hopefully 🤙
You are very welcome, glad to hear it! Let us know how it goes!
@@BENJY-JP
Would love to chat to you in person I'm actually from Newcastle upon Tyne
Hey, class video! Could you share more information about the process of picking the car up from port? I'm in the process of importing a BMW which is expected this February. What information/documents do I need to bring (I know I'll need the bill of lading). Is there anything my transport guy needs to know?
Cheers!
Well went through following this guide mate and my car is landing at Newcastle in 7 days... 3.5 months in transit was soul destroying
Glad to hear you took the leap! what did you buy? I did say waiting was the hardest part lol
@@BENJY-JP Toyota century 😎
@@LastRonin101 NICEEE, let me know how she is! will imagine it will be some car! Enjoy
Thanks for posting this.
Many Thanks the 34% Import Duty is Massive - Thank you for making me aware of this.
@@andrewwren5880 no problem, some other countries are worse! we have it not bad if you ask me!
Good content dude,just need more of it 👌
Thanks mate! That i can do!
Wonderful video. I appreciate the effort put into it.
Thanks!!
Many thanks for the great work you have done! you opened my eyes for a lot of things which i was looking for :) . I have checked the same website you bought your car and i saw some updated regarding the price, they show the price of the car and underneath it show the total price. wonder is the total price including everything shipment and tax to the port in UK ?
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Excellent video buddy, nice, clear and straight to the point with everything. you have earned your self a new Subby hehe. So to make it easy for my self on the Cost of Importing its best to cif + 34% tax on CIF = to is what I would expect to pay in total then I guess
thank you so much! thats pretty much the formula yes!
Very helpful and informative, keep up the good work
Such a legend ❤ subscribed, liked and commented
Super helpful! Can't thank you enough mate!
Brilliant breakdown!
Very informative. Thank you so much. But what you have done to the speedo meter? From kilometres to miles/hour ?
@@rizbadshah1345 Thank you!
I always leave all my imported JDM vehicles in their original format (KM) to help keep the total mileage authentic and also to keep the car original 👌🏻
could you possibly make videos in the future about possible repairs and ect that you should know before importing cars and how to do them
Great video, thank you much. as you mentioned, could you please share some more website to buy these cars.
I have only recommended the ones i have personally used, they are all in the description
Thank you, is anyone has experience with SBT Japan car dealerships thanks 👍👍
Great video mate, very helpful indeed
Great video. I will call you to find out more. Thanks.
This was very helpful thanks for your help
Hi
Really good steps you have explained well done
I need ask some questions
My car is 2016 imported do i need to get mot or IV test?
Thank you
@@cookingwithrino7374 thank you! Its less than 10 years old so yes it will require an “IVA test” i think its called
thanks for the video i have been searching cars on auctions and they go for crazy prices especially the port fees. i checked through dealers and i thought they were a bit more expensive might take a look at the websites
Excellent video my friend … how about the Japan car agent (SBI motors) is it trustable ? I need to purchase one used Japan car to import to UK.
thank you sir!
SBI were great to deal with, no complaints!
Thank u
Really helpful video. Did you hire a customs clearance company to deal with the customs charges, or did the actual port contact you to deal with this? I keep reading it's necessary to pay a customs clearance agent to do this?
Thank you for the kind words.
Yes the port authority (NSA in my case) charge £95 for this and they clear the vehicle for you, as explained in the invoice section of the video
Thanks for replying. That's great to hear that the port sorted it all for you, without the need for customs agents. I just wanted to double check :)
Its a great video. I have few questions about the clearance.
1) After they exported the car from japan how to do the clearance?
2) Do we need to find an agent for this to clear?
3) I totally didn't understand the part of how you got the email from NSA UK? Can you explain me please?
i wonder how inflation effects 2024 because i really wanna buy a japanese toyota
Your explanation was very clear and precise I have one question though how long before you can drive your car once you’ve done the MOT
Thanks great info 👍
Love the video. Just a quick question, for someone who is looking to purchase for the first time. What would happen in a situation where I make a payment and I don't get my car. How would i get my money back?
Thanks for the kind words.
I couldnt say for sure because it has never happened to myself or anyone i know, but if In the unfortunate event that you did not receive your vehicle after paying for it, you would most likely need to seek legal advise to reclaim the fees back
Always buy from a respected seller such as the ones listed in the comments section
@BENJY-JP appreciate your response. This is just one final question . The taxes and fees in the UK ,is it the same for all cars, or does it vary. I'm looking to purchase a hybrid .
@@islamicreminders3090 i am also thinking of buying a hybrid car toyota for pco registration but i am not sure of the whole process kindly teach me if u get one successfully 😂😂
Awesome vid mate! So helpful.
I'm curious as to whether the Japanese quote car prices with Japanese tax and, if so, whether you could claim it back.
In theory, when you collected your vehicle from the port, couldn't you place number plates on it from an existing registered vehicle , so as to drive it home without issue.
I wouldn’t recommend this, if you got caught doing that, the police would have some stern words to say 😅
It's all so doable but the tax is scary. I imported a Datsun 620 from the US and it was great because its over 40 years old so historic vat prices.
Thanks for the video, very well laid out 👍
Thanks for the kind words!
Yes I agree, the tax is something I dont enjoy paying for either, however - on the flip side, the UK is very relaxed about importing vehicles in comparision to some other countrys - which means the moderate tax rate is a acutally a small trade off for having such relaxed import laws, imagine having to wait 25 years to import a car if you lived in the USA, would be hell! 😲
Great video. Ordered a Toyota Celsior in the same price bracket and mileage as your Cresta and it's due to arrive in December. I thought it was this simple from reading HMRC's website. But then I contacted them, and they put the fear of God into me. 1st they told me I can't release the car from the docks myself, I have to get a shipping agent to do it - if I wanted to do it myself I need to go on a course and get a software delveoper to write me software that allows me to complete the paperwork.🤪 I'm not bullshitting - I could send you the emails.
Then they said (after the agent clears it from customs and I paid the duty & VAT) I still need to do the NOVA myself with a C384 form. Then they said that form was discontinued on the 1st of October and I now need to send them all the paperwork from Japan, the shipping/customs clearance documents, and a valuation from either a UK dealer, or a car club, or the invoice from Japan as long as it's not out of date by 3 months.
But my invoice will be out of date by 10 days when the car arrives and the Toyota club don't do valuations (HMRC also said it can't be an online source as well🤪) so I'm hoping I can get a valuation from a UK importer. They should know it takes 3 months for the shipping and the invoice was made/dated weeks before the car was loaded in Japan.
Meanwhile the shipping agent I spoke to said I shouldn't have to do any of this. But others I contacted for a quote said I did have to deal with the NOVA side of it.
I'm just hoping that if it all goes sideways it will be in a good way, and I don't have to contact HMRC at all, because they're plonkers.
Hello Alex.
Yes the C384 Form is no longer required which is 1 less form to fill out before the car arrives 😅
Its really as simple as the video says, I have never had to get a vehicle “value’d” thats unheard of 😅 you only need to provide the forms highlighted in my video.
The port authority will handle the NOVA for you, just pay them extra to do the clearance for you, trust me - its worth the money
Dont stress buddy! Youll be driving your V8 Toyota Limo soon 😎
@@BENJY-JP Yep, it looks that way. I probably got someone at HMRC that was a bit annoyed I wasn't buying a 2022 EV. 😄
Did you buy from sbimotor?
@@videos4u805 No, from Royal Trading under JCT cars (Japanese Car Trade). The car seems ok except the temp gauge is going up quickly over operating temperature. Head gasket is ok, but I need to go through all the parts connected to that. For all I know it is the head gasket, but it passed the test. But if it's just the temp gauge, the sender, thermostat, radiator, or gauge cluster then I've got no complaints from Royal Trading. It's HMRC and the shipping agents you've got to worry about - I used Yes2Ship and they conned me out of hundreds. I'll use Armacup if I do this again. But prices seem to have skyrocketed to triple for cars with x3 the mileage I got.
Did you manage to get your import sorted? Did you need to do what HMRC told you or did the port authority automatically contact you and then you paid them to sort clearance and NOVA?
Excellent content honest and clear.
New to this looking to importing a Toyota Vellfire can you help?
Of course, is there something you are not sure of?
Finally an how-to video, but adding three grand to a 5 grand car is pretty steep.
Thanks for the kind words,
Regarding the tax: as previously mentioned in the comments: Yes I agree, the tax is something I dont enjoy paying for either, however - on the flip side, the UK is very relaxed about importing vehicles in comparision to some other countrys - which means the moderate tax rate is a acutally a small trade off for having such relaxed import laws, imagine having to wait 25 years to import a car if you lived in the USA, would be hell! 😲
@@BENJY-JP True. Thanks again for the video I've been trying to work that one out for a while.
Good video, thx for this video. I try buy car from Japan send to ireland.
Ireland does love a Japanese Import!
Brilliant video pal.
Firstly, thank you so much for this video, finally got some guidance to go ahead!I am looking to import a Lan Cruiser/Lexus 10+years old (as you suggested), how can I check if the car will be ULEZ compliant in the UK please?
Thank you for the kind words sir!
I have absolutely no clue regarding LEZ compliance. I would imagine you would need to apply to the respective councils with official emissions data for the vehicle in question and apply for exemption. If you find out please let me know!
Great video 👌🏽
Can you request further pictures of cars on this website? I see a lot of them don’t come with any underside pics and would just give you piece of mind seeing before you buy haha.
of course, you can ask the seller for more information and pictures
@@BENJY-JP thanks mate
Very good and informative video, but ultimately buying a car from abroad to the uk is almost pointless with all the expenses the uk has 😏
Subscribed good information
Thank you sir
Can you please 🙏 help to if i want to get a car from japan ? Big respect
Is there anyway to find out car history for a car thats already been exported into the uk toyota estima hybrid thanks
@@hassemsadiq only really got MOT history checker via the DVLA website, also could do a HPI check for any insurance claims while in the UK, Not sure about anything else
Someone told me ask them for the auction certificate. You can check the details of the car.
@alinasser1944 got the auction citificate from. Australia turns out the car is actually 170k miles but odometer showing 65k miles how can I get my money back from seller
@@hassemsadiq when did you buy the Car ?
@@alinasser1944 a month ago
Great video, very helpful. Is there any issue with 1) MOT speedometer being in KMH? 2) filling in V55/5 mileage having to convert to Miles?
1: Speedometer is not checked for an MOT test as far as I’m aware.
2: for the V55/5 put the mileage in Miles (do the conversion yourself from KM’s)
top tip - divide KM by 8 then multiply by 5 😜
@@BENJY-JP 100% mate appreciate that, MOT this week and want to make sure everyone’s right cheers 👌🏻
I enjoyed that.
Hey Ben thanks for the wonderful video explains almost everything
Just wanted to know whom to mark consignee for 3 of my cars arriving in UK from Japan for 2 of my brother living in UK and which clearing agency should I hire for port duty and clearance charges
Thanks
Hi Ben I was wondering what do you have to bring to port to pick up your car
Hey Benjy, awesome vid! super helpful. I missed about IVA exemption for 10+yrs old so thats a cost I can wipe off :) Just 1 thing on the costs, isn't custom duty for a japanese manufactured car meant to be 5%, and import duty/vat locked to 20%? Just a bit weird that it was extra. Thanks so much though was so cool to see someone go through the process. I have my evo from japan but I bought it already in UK, next car I want to import so very helpful :)
One question.
You pay for the car in dollars but the vat & import duty is a percentage of the amount car costs in pounds.
If the invoice is in dollars who calculates the exchange rate to determine what you paid in pounds?
The port authority will work this out when you send them your CIF invoice and tell you how much you need to pay for them to release the vehicle
@@BENJY-JP Cheers about to pull the trigger on my first import. Getting it through SBT only difference it’s coming from Singapore so it’s a JSDM import 😂
@@firesaab31 good stuff! Never done one from Singapore so let me know how it goes and if there are any differences!
@@BENJY-JP Will do 👍
Great video
Very detailed vedio ❤..just quick question I am thinking to import honda fit hybrid for my personal use..do i need EORI (economic operators registration & identification)with HMRC ? Or have u done any registration?
Regards
No, never heard of that before.
Don’t think EORI applies to personal goods anyway
Thorough vid dude 🤙
Do you know what i'd have to do if I bought a car thats already in the UK and is Nova clear? Car is less than 10 years old also
Great info review
thank you
thank you so much, you are very welcome! ✌
Question: how did you take the car for an mot if theres no numberplate?
Good question.
You can drive it to the MOT station to a pre booked MOT test no problem, the only problem with doing that is driving without insurance. you would need to find an insurance company that will insure a vehicle on the VIN number only untill a permanent number plate is assigned to the vehicle.
A much easier method is to trailer the vehicle to the MOT station.
Thank you very much for this very useful video,
My question is, how did u send the document to Port Authority of Newcastle via email or by post,
R thy efficient for reply?
Post, Royal Mail recorded delivery
Great video! Quick question did you use a customs clearing company? And you contact NSA yourself or did they reach out to you?
Thank you.
The port authority will automatically contact you with the email address provided at the start of the buying process
@@BENJY-JP can i ask what the cost was from the clearing company if you dont mind?
Your video is fantastic, very concise, well organized. By the way, do you think it is feasible to pre-install rear fog light in Japan and ship to UK aim to pass MOT test easier?
thank you so much!
some agents could possibly do that for you if you pay for it. In my opinion you are better just doing it in the UK though
Let's say your car arrives at the port in the UK. If you get a flatbed to pick it up from the port do you go home or to the not yet centre? If you go home you can't drive it to the test centre can you, as it's got plates?
its bit of a grey area...
I'm sure if you got stopped with valid insurance (insured on the VIN number only) and a pre booked MOT test, the police would understand, but its alot less hassle to just get it recovered to the MOT station to save any hassle
@@BENJY-JP thanks for the advice
You have spent a lot of money on a car that doesnt look too good, you also havent seen the car before shipping it. Is it worth the money, why would you get it from Japan?
Hi, want to import a Honda acty to the UK, what's the tax you pay on your one? Nice video, keep up the good work
Do you have to make any mods to the vehicle, to make it compliant with UK regs?
To pass an MOT all it needs it will need to have added is a rear fog light, thats the only thing missing from a JDM vehicle
If the vehicle is UNDER ten years old then its a slightly different story… it needs to pass type approval which means getting a super MOT, I have no personal experience of this though
Hi Benny. Great video mate. How difficult is it to insure an import? Do you recommend any websites for buying a vehicle?
Thanks mate! Hmmm insurance isnt my strong point. Adrian Flux will insure anything but are quite expensive, thats pretty much all the advice i could give you on that. Hope it helps! Best website for buying a vehicle: there are several in the video description which i would recommend, SBT take payment in GBP so its usually the easiest for your first time!
@@BENJY-JP thanks buddy!
hi, mate.
just a question, after making some research about duty and tax. i found that the first one is 10% (cost+shipping) and 20% is tax (cost+shipping+duty)
why your ones are differ, I will appreciate your answer.
what if you use an exporter and buy the car from an auction, what exporter you recommend
Thank you
Awesome video.
thank you so much! ☺
@@BENJY-JP can I ask how much shipping is these days? Someone said it was around 2500 which seems insane
@@ilishmaach all depends on the size of vehicle and destination to be honest. Prices have increased slightly over the past 6 months or so...
but still, ask the sales agent for the final CIF price, they can usually do a deal with you
Good video, thanks. Few questions I have, who deals with things like Speedo changes from Km to miles? I’m looking at say a 2011-15 car, that have say digital odo meter, gauges in KM. Does someone have to get into the gauges and change? Are things like the rear fog light just a 3rd party item bolted to your bumper, or do they wire up the rear lights for fog?
thanks!
Unless you can do those modifications yourself, you would need to take it to a garage who can
hi my name kan if car price is 5000$ how much total cast to drive in uk can u tell me total cast including ship cast is will plz
Cool!
The tax is outrageous.
Thank you very much bro for this video. I have one question please , am confused in shipping cost when u pay that payment and to whom?
Can you please guide me about shipping from japan to uk port . How much it will charge. Many thanks
Thank you for your kind words, The person selling the vehicle in Japan will include shipping as part of the CIF Price
Sir what if the cost of car is japan is 1200£ what will be the total of car in uk with everything
What are NSA ? Is this company providing service of custom clearance and telling HMRC I means dealing with HMRC ?
Thoughts on Japan Car Direct? In the process of purchasing an MR2 through them right now.
I have never used them personally, but they look like an auction agent...
...in my video I explain how auction agents charge a high fee for their service (27:20) so I usually avoid that buying format and buy vehicles from dealers who already have the car in stock
@@BENJY-JP got my car a couple weeks ago, went well :)
Hey mate, awesome video! I am trying to ship a 2014 Toyota Landcruiser 76 wagon, are there any restrictions that I need to be aware of? Can I even import something like this to the UK? Thanks a lot!
Not that I’m aware of, its under 10 years old though so it will need type approval and an IVA test, best waiting until its over 10 years old to make it easier
@@BENJY-JP Ah I see, I was not aware of the 10 year portion, thats definitely good to know! thanks mate
Are there any other japan sites you recommend, which are traders you've maybe used in the past?
Sorry seen it in the description 😊
@@sajaadshaukat3855 if I use any more in the future, I will add them to the description too! ☺
how much did everything cost except the car and the towing