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  I've seen lots of Japanese import classic Mini - does buying one make financial sense? 4 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a classic Mini. I have seen lots of Japanese imports advertised. Do these cars make financial sense to buy? What are the pros and...
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  Can I sell a Nissan Serena on Irish plates? 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1999 Nissan Serena FX diesel on Republic of Ireland number plates sitting on my drive. I would like to know what is the best option to get some...
• EU imports 16 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  However on coming to insure the car became more difficult each year, small print phrases like, personal import, non UK dealer purchase, EU import etc. were exempt. (One company insured it only to exempt it the following year). I was treated like those weird grey imports from Japan. I therefore wrote to the tv channel concerned , and papers, complaining that we were duped by their publicity.
• Jaguar f type 400 sport - Bought car from main dealer and not told import 23 May 2024 (Forum)
  I purchased a vehicle from a Jaguar main dealer and was not told that the vehicle was an import nor does the service history add up as the vehicle was then registered in uk in April 18 (some 18 months later than the Dec16 first reg) then serviced By Copart LTD in May 18 at 211 miles ??? something sounds very fishy and other dealers now wont take as part exchange!!
• Rover Mini - Import minis and poor old Rover dwindling.. 27 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  The numbers really are dwindling.. Anyhow I came across a Jap spec Rover mini. Its a grey import, and they've somehow fitted aircon into it as well as being automatic. Anyone else a bit impressed at the packaging?! Hopefully the link below works.   https://www.google.co.uk/search?
• Smart Two/Four - Reclassification of tax band on import 9 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  Hi, We are looking into buying a car for the Mother in Law and have found one that ticks all the boxes.  However we have just found out that it has been imported from Japan as of April this year. Everything still check out with the car as we have done a check on the MOT etc. However, we have been told that it is £135 tax due to it not being reclassified by the DVLA (does not have a UK emission certificate).
• Is tyre pressure that important any more? 30 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Following on from the "Mr Average or in minority?" thread. With lower profile tyres now being the norm, how important is inflation pressure? My offspring have absulutely no interest in their cars and I usually end up inflating their tyres when they visit, but I've noticed they still seem to wear evenly despite being down to around 60% of recommended pressure.
• Toyota Supra (1993 - 2000) - VED on imports? 30 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  I dare not ask the tax people directly, lest it gives some career minded chair-polisher an idea for a Brownie point suggestion! There will be a quite lot of people with imports which fall into Supra's category, and who may be worrying.
• Golf GT TDI (import) 15 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  And I'm looking at the VW GT TDI to buy, Dealer OTR price of £19100. Motorpoint and Motorprovider both have the car as an germany import for about £16000 and have offered me around £3300 for the lupo, I've checked the specs and they both appear to be UK spec cars. To me it looks like a good deal, has anyone had any problems with either of these two companys?
• Buying a used import - what to watch 28 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I have been to see one. It's a 02 TDI SE 100BHP, with 40K for £8695. Only thing is that it is an import. It was bought from new in Wicklow, Ireland, and was registered from new in the UK. The spec is different from the equivilent UK model, no R/C/L, no A/C. But what I want to know is what else should I watch out for.
• Huge car price increases in Europe? 15 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Any car importers (or 'would be' importers) care to comment?
• Subaru - how to value an imported legacy B4 16 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  hi to all. i am trying to fing somewhere to value an omported car that i am thinking of buying so i dont get ripped off! glasses etc only seem to do english...
• buying a camper in London? 3 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Any suggestions on where to buy a camper van in London for touring Britain and the Continent? Reliability is an important consideration (don't want to be hanging around garages). Price, as always, also important. Hints for re-selling it when return to London? TIA
• jersey import 13 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  considering buying a 2 yr old car from the ci. the deal is that the car will be delivered to a 'sister' garage on the south coast, vat & transportation...
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  I bought a nearly new car that turned out to be an import - what can I do? 6 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car with delivery miles on it in July last year, I have tried trading it in and been told its an import, what are my rights?
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  Daihatsu - not being imported anymore 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Daihatsu has announced that it will no longer import any vehicles because of the strength of the Yen. But why, if that is the case? Don't the other Japanese...
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  How important is it for all four tyres to be exactly the same? 26 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  How important is it for all four tyres to be exactly the same? I have a Jaguar XE (2019 model year).
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  What duties and tax do I have to pay of importing a classic car from Italy to the UK? 13 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a right-hand drive Jaguar E-Type (1970 build) from Italy and shipping it home to the UK. Are there any taxes or duties to pay...
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  Importing a friends car from Dublin? 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would love to have a 5 Series being offered to me for free by a friend, but I am not sure it is worth going over to Ireland, filling in all the import...
• cloned car 17 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    hello to one and all.   i bought a very expensive car last year.59 plate.vehicle was an import,bought from a seemingly reputable garage which i had checked and approved.garage still exists and trades at the very top end.the car was bought by them from the company which originally imported and registered the car.this company tho...no longer seem to be around.