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• Importing a BMW 3 Series 4 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  It would seem that a 12 to 18 month old vehicle is expensive in relation to a new one and the new engine is worth having. To avoid this typical Catch 22 I am considering importing one. Can anyone comment on the wisdom of this and suggest an agency that will do it at a reasonable saving? Regards TimW
• Selling an Import 15 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Dear All I am having major grief selling my imported 5 month old Golf GTI 1.8T. It was suggested on this board a few months ago that I would get the full UK trade price, but I can't get anything like it, even advertised in Autotrader for £13999. What should I do?
• UK Import TAX on motorcycle bought within EU 19 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, I would like to find out more about importing a motorcycle from EU country to UK.   I’m a UK individual who is looking to buy an old, used motorcycle through eBay for my own personal use. I’m getting a conflicting information on whether I need or don’t need to pay Import tax/vat on it.
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  How do I get my imported Honda Element type-approved in the UK? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need to get type approval for a Honda Element I brought to the UK with me from the USA. Assuming this is possible, any idea what the cheapest/fastest...
• Import repairs fund. 3 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  I do possess an old 'Dai cap' so shall i pass it around ? Rgds, Ash. ( skint but will donate the cap ) p.s why bother buying an import when he would have had the support of the Uk dealer if things went pear shaped ? MONEY ! lossed more than he gained now sadly.
• Japanese grey import co's 26 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  The list of co's in your japanses imprt section may need updating i found a number seem to have ceased trading.
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  How do I register a classic French car in the UK? 19 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 1988 Renault 4 bought in France 20 years ago. It is now here on my drive in the UK but how do I register it to drive it?
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  Is it a good idea to buy an imported Toyota Prius? 22 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of replacing my Vauxhall Corsa with a used Toyota Prius. I have read all I can find on your excellent website about such imports and the Shaken...
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  Is it important to have matching tyres all round? 23 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Focus Mk1 with new Uniroyal Rainex 3 tyres on the front wheels, which I'm quite happy with. I now need new tyres for the rear wheels. Should...
• Missed MOT & service - garage not phoned 31 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Your custom is obviously important to them! As has been said before, mistakes happen, but it's how they are dealt with that's important.
• Fiat Punto 1.2 - How Important is it to fit the right head gasket ? 21 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  Mines a 54 plate, and the difference in shape is obviously noticeable, also it is a different material, the supplier has specified it is important to select right head gasket, but mechanics saying its not important as long as the holes are in the same place, I am really concerned about this and would like somebody to advise me about the importance of the right head gasket part.
• Importing a new car from India 21 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  I always said if they ever produced a 5 door Jimny I would buy one Well look what’s happened https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/suzuki/jimny/359482/suzuki-jimny-five-door-version-unveiled-2023 In all seriousness , any idea where I would even start to get an idea on costs and process to import a new car from India? Is it worth asking Suzuki UK if they can help me out?
• Toyota Hiace, Japanese import - Finding parts of mid 90's Toyota Hiace? 3 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, I'm looking into buying a mid 90's Toyota hiace, Japanese import in excellent condition and very low milage. Have heard that parts for them are getting difficult to come by. How can this be? Werent hiace made for 30 years and the country was crawling with them?  Anyone have any experience with these super reliable senior citizens!.
• Buying Japanese Imports 9 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  All I have really considered are km/h speedos and headlights being of the correct wattage! When did SVA certificates become necessary on imported cars? teabelly
• Imports? 17 Apr 2006 (Forum)
  I'm looking to buy a newish Toyota Celica.Imports look very good value, Price wise and milage-Am I missing somthing or should I go ahead? Your veiws please-Thanks.
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  Import warranty 1 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Have just taken ownership of a new Honda CR-V 2.2 Dtec from Motorpoint. At purchase Motorpoint advised that this car was an import from Gibraltar, so had...
• Toyota - Buying Japanese imports 26 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  What I should be aware of if want to purchase Japanese imports? I am thinking of Toyota Estima/Alphard, Nissan Elgrand or similar vehicle. I understand they are over 10 years old but banking on Japanese reliability. These are have all creature comforts and good base vehicle for campervan conversion later.
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  Importing a car from Jersey 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I find information on converting a Jersey Channel Islands registered car into a UK one. Is type approval a requirement here?
• Import car to USA 31 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  He actually imported his British car and drove it around with no problem on UK license plates for the six months he was here, and then shipped it back. He said it was cheaper and easier than renting a car for six months or having to buy and sell a car here.
• Is car colour that important? 8 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Like the name of this thread states, is the colour of your car that important? Ok so buying 'kiss of death' dark blue will (apparently) lose you loads at trade in time but as for other colours is it really that important what shade your car is? I'm really not that bothered but after reading a car magazine article today even the psychologists are getting in a lather about it.