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!
@@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 👌🏻
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
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.
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 ?
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!
@@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
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.
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 😂
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
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?
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 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
Thank you! i use a shutz gun and cover the underside of the car with tetrashutz! helps keep the underside rust free. lanogaurd has good reviews too if you want something clear
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
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?
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 😜
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.
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.
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
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
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?
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?
i cant comment on the cars less than 10 years old as I havent imported one personally, however I would imagine so... ...someone did tell me that cars over 25 years old pay less import tax, I cannot confirm if this is true or not
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! 😲
@@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
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
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!
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 :)
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 ?
After watching dozens of ‘explanation’ videos finally a video that actually explains and takes you through the process. Thank you!
Love from Newcastle. Exactly every bit I needed to know.
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.
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?
You did brilliant job mate, best guide I’ve seen or read
Spon on, exactly what I was looking for. Many thanks
Good content and really kind of you to share the process.
Wonderfully explained. Really liked your video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻
Thorough explanation of the process and easy to follow. Thanks a lot🍻
Thank you, so much for this. Now i know everything.
I dream to import a honda S660... So this info is worth everything
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..
thank you for the video! its been very useful, cant wait to import my own car soon
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
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 done very useful information top thanks
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!
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
Man you did really good job, very detailed explanation of full process. Thank you !
Thank you sir!
Well explained.. brilliant..
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
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!
Thanks bro you been big help 👍
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!
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?)
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
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 👌🏻
Very helpful and informative, keep up the good work
Super helpful! Can't thank you enough mate!
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!
Such a legend ❤ subscribed, liked and commented
Thank you mate for detailed video!
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.
Hi Ben I was wondering what do you have to bring to port to pick up your car
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What a great intro song
Thank you, is anyone has experience with SBT Japan car dealerships 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 ?
Great video mate, very helpful indeed
Brilliant breakdown!
Thanks for posting this.
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!
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
Thanks great info 👍
Wonderful video. I appreciate the effort put into it.
Thanks!!
Great video. I will call you to find out more. Thanks.
This was very helpful thanks for your help
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
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
Great video very helpful very clear 😊
But the cost to import a car have now put me off 😢
@@KorabGjorllaku 😅 oh no!
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
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 😂😂
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?
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 😅
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.
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 👍
Good video, thx for this video. I try buy car from Japan send to ireland.
Ireland does love a Japanese Import!
Good content dude,just need more of it 👌
Thanks mate! That i can do!
Brilliant video pal.
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
what if you use an exporter and buy the car from an auction, what exporter you recommend
Thank you
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 :)
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
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
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
Hey great video , I just had a vw imported , you touched on under-seal on the car , how did you get on with that mate
Thank you! i use a shutz gun and cover the underside of the car with tetrashutz! helps keep the underside rust free. lanogaurd has good reviews too if you want something clear
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
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?
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 👌🏻
how much did everything cost except the car and the towing
Sir what if the cost of car is japan is 1200£ what will be the total of car in uk with everything
Is there any restrictions on specification of cars we can't import to UK?
Not that I’m aware
wait i hear some people say you need like a licensed customs clearer or something like that if you wanna import a car is that true?
your local port authority have the ability to clear your vehicle through customs, no one else
@@BENJY-JP ohh i see thank you so much some dude told me i need some licensed customs clealer or something,but thank youuu
HI so am i right in thinking if i bought a car for $2000 from japan I am to add a further 34% on top due to taxes and importation
Hello.
Yes, roughly 34% on the CIF price
@@BENJY-JP Thank you I am seriously thinking about doing this but trying to weigh out all costs to see if it worth it
@@pinoyuk631 DO IT!
you wont regret it, promise…
@@BENJY-JP I am looking for a Honda Jitt (jazz) auto as they very expensive here and also Toyota Crown. I will do a bit more research
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
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.
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
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
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
Subscribed good information
Thank you sir
Can you please 🙏 help to if i want to get a car from japan ? Big respect
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
I enjoyed that.
What are NSA ? Is this company providing service of custom clearance and telling HMRC I means dealing with HMRC ?
Great video 👌🏽
Great video
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
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
Is insurance required for the V55? And for the first MOT?
No, Not in Mainland UK
its slightly different in Northern Island, you do need an insurance covering letter for registration I think
@@BENJY-JP Thanks 👍
Great info review
thank you
thank you so much, you are very welcome! ✌
i wonder how inflation effects 2024 because i really wanna buy a japanese toyota
Is the vat and duty % the same for every car from japan older then 10 years?
i cant comment on the cars less than 10 years old as I havent imported one personally, however I would imagine so...
...someone did tell me that cars over 25 years old pay less import tax, I cannot confirm if this is true or not
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.
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?
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
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
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
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!
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 :)