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• importing a cheap merc... 22 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Has anyone gone down this route and can they advise if the benefits of a cheaper car are outweighed by wait, import costs and shipping costs? Or, should I just bite the bullet and buy something from my local merc dealer!? Thanks for the help!
• New X Type Immediate delivery UK 20 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  12 miles on the clock and about 45 more when he drives it to his home tomorrow -he intends to sell it and has re-ordered an Auto. Anyone in a hurry at an import price??? Maybe this should be posted under classified ads - but there is a message here for anyone importing from Europe. Matt35
• Buying from UK mainland and importing to Jersey 22 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Does anyone know the process and the likely fees charged by agencies that claim VAT back on my behalf? I have the rates of duty to import into Jersey as well as costs to register the car here (although registering is unesessary if the car is in the island for more than 6 months but less than 12 months.) On the basis that I do not sell the car for 12 months after importing into Jersey and subsequently bringing it into the UK.
• SEAT Leon TDi SE / Importers 27 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  And the Leon is considerably bigger and prettier than the Ibiza. Unfortunately its also a couple of grand more. So I've been looking at importing one. Seems like I can get one imported for about £11500, which is a lot cheaper than the £15000 the salesman quoted for a new one with metallic paint. Anyone able to reccomend a good importer for SEATs?
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  What are the pros and cons of buying a car imported from Japan? 6 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  There are a number of dealers importing Japanese cars. What are the snags I might not have thought about? Is insurance more expensive? Are spares harder...
• Main dealer import nightmare 6 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  The reply I received went along the lines of: " Sorry sir...we've checked our system and I'm afraid that your car appears to be an import (which wasn't known by us when we sold you the car). The original owner who part exchanged the car with us signed a declaration stating that the car wasn't an import but we have since found out from the original main dealer (DEALER 'B') who supplied the car that it was an import.....so you do not have the balance of the 3yr warranty" I've complained to the General Manager at the dealership who has agreed to honour the remainder of my warranty but I am now stuck with an imported car when I was told at the time that it was a UK car.
• Fiat Barchetta not for UK 6 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  What a shame Fiat have decided not to import the new model Barchetta into the UK, apparently my local Fiat dealer has had to return quite a few deposits. Anyone know of an import agency that can supply one?
• Insuring Imports 18 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I've just bought a new pre-registered Mazda 626 from Motorpoint only to find out that my insurer for the last 30+ years won't look at it. Neither will...
• Are used imports safe? 30 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  Ok, so my hubby has now set his sights on a Nissan Terano 93 2.7L TDcI - it looks incredible and we've checked the "Whats good/Whats bad" etc. The only thing is, its from a company that imports international vehicles - this one comes from Japan. Should we be aware of anything regarding this? Its an "N" Reg - does this mean its actually older that this but has been in the country since "N", or do they backdate number plates?
• Imports at auction 3 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  My local auction had a sale of Japanese imports the other day, 4x4s, people carriers, sports etc. Some of these had SVA certificates, others did not, all had no MOT and were straight off the ship, unregistered in the UK and sold as seen. They were all going for low prices- has anyone on here bought a car in this way?
• Honda Prelude Import 10 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I have just acquired a 1993 Honda Prelude 2.2 VTEC Automatic which is a japanese import on L reg. The speedometer is marked up to 180 kmh max which works out as 111mph. I understand japanese cars (and motorbikes?) are restricted to this top speed. Is there a way of derestricting the Prelude?
• Importing from Germany. 1 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  I am looking to import a new Beetle from Germany. I am looking to buy a secondhand (LHD) Beetle. They are soo much cheaper. However I am a bit sceptical and would appricate some advice. Has anyone out there done it before?
• Car imports 27 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  I was looking at an article on this site regarding a car importer and one or two difficulties they were having. I then visited there webb site and looked at the prices available they are talking telephone numbers.I did not look or check every price only the ones I check andknow i.e.
• How important is appearance of your car 24 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  When ready to change cars, how high up the list is the syle/look of the car that you are considering. I am finding that I start with the appearance and...
• K-Series anti-freeze 10 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  In view of the recent discussions on the importance of a good cooling system to protect the head gasket on the K-series, is the choice of AF important? I tend to use Halfords AF (which has the relevant BS number) on my cars.
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  How easy is it to import a used van from Europe? 26 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in the very early stages of planning to get a large, secondhand van to convert to a camper for family holidays. I'm looking at a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter...
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  Thailand - import new car or purchase in country? 23 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm moving to Thailand and will need to buy a car. My company will ship one over for me for free or I can buy locally. I will be based in Bangkok but will...
• Best Transit SWB size van? 3 Mar 2007 (Forum)
  To buy new and keep 15yrs, mileage then would be about 150,000 Body durabillity important, are any *galvanised* and without cambelts, with a Diesel engine? speed and power not important. Any comments on corrosion on the Transit or Ducato? Regards
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  Is my imported car ULEZ compliant? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe which has the same engine as a Nissan 350Z , they are basically the same car. The 350Z is ULEZ compliant from 2003 models...
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  Should I expect the dealer to replace the clutch on an imported car? 24 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased an imported 1996 Nissan Skyline from a local import specialist,the car has 60,000 miles on the clock. I have had the car for 4 weeks and driven...