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  Coldly called 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter bought new an 04 Nissan Terrano from Motorpoint of Derby. She was recently cold-called by the AA who asked to give her an insurance quote....
• Importing motorhome from the Channel Islands 11 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  I am toying with the idea of importing a coachbuilt motorhome from Jersey (not a campervan; it's the sort that has a caravan-style body on a chassis which retains the car of a van). It is UK-built, and was bought new in Jersey ten years ago; so far as I know, it was never registered in the UK.
• Export a car 10 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  Hi, I was planning on moving to france for a couple of years So here is my problem If let’s say I export my Uk registered car to France and put it on french plates for the period I will be living there for and then a couple of years later re import the car back to england and decide to sell the car Will the hpi check show the car as an import?
• End of life vehicles 24 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  I know this is important. It will in the fullness of time affect all vehicle owners. It is important. It is coming SOON. http://tinyurl.com/6lr67 Now I have tried reading and making sense of it and each time I fall asleep.
• Tyres 19 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  The tyres are due for replacement (185/60x14). Can anybody recommend a good buy. Durability is not so important as I only do about 7,000 miles a year. Most important factors in order are: Handling and roadholding Quietness Low rolling resistance My budget for 4 tyres is around £250. Thanks
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  Importing a car from Switzerland to the UK 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have been living and working in Switzerland for seven years and am returning to the UK. Due to highish mileage (180k km) there is little demand for my...
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  Why do you always wear the same hat? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Why do you always have the same hat on in every single video?
• Buying Imports 6 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Anything to look out for? Local Renault Dealer has a new delivery miles scenic 1.6 expression auto with metallic paint and some other goodies including...
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  Which nine seater? 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Need a 9 seater, there all so ugly, any very large MPV/SUV I could import 2.5 Lt or less?
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  Daihatsu to stop selling cars - where do I stand? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Daihatsu will stop selling cars in the UK next year. If I buy a new Sirion now will it be covered for the years after they stop selling in the UK and will...
• Importing usa car 2 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hi,just wondering if it is easy to import a pick up from the us,I am going over in September for the first time,while I am there I would like to find out how to get a pick up sent home,with the dollar being so low I think I could pick up a Dakota or Ram fairly reasonable,Ive been checking out prices on ebay and they are really good value about half of those in UK,as I said this is my first time in us so Im a bit wet behind the ears,is it as easy as going to the docks driving onto a boat and then simply wait for it to arrive and then go to the customs and get it cleared then registered/sva/mot/tax,etc,any info greatly recieved,thanks,James.
• Register an import to get specific plate 13 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I'm considering importing a classic car from Germany, it will be pre-1963 so I guess the registration allocated will take the form of XYZ 123. I'd quite like a specific first 3 letters (OFP), but because the letters haven't run that far yet can I register the car at a certain registration office and get _FP 123 ?
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  Can I put a private plate on an imported car? 29 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1991 Mazda Eunos imported into the UK years ago registered that's on a J plate. This does not match the year of registration. Am I allowed to...
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  Buying a 4x4. What would you recommend? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a 4x4. My garage has recommended a Honda CR-V, a Toyota RAV 4 or a Nissan Qashqai. I have never driven a 4x4 so it is important I find...
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  Import/Expat 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding the matter of a UK resident driving a foreign registered car, previously deemed illegal by the DVLA, I received last week a letter from DVLA....
• Seat Leon import price hike ? 3 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  A little while ago HJ posted stating that there was an imminent price hike on EU Seat Leon's on the way. Does anyone have any further details (%age increase,...
• Car supermarkets 2 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  Are they selling the same 'UK Spec' cars as sold at franchised dealers ? My wife heard on TV that they sell 'grey imports' - what does that mean, whether or not it is true, and should it worry us ? Are they selling imports, and again should that worry us ?! Regards Stephen Wright
• internet car importers 22 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I have had a VW golf on order with Oneswoop since 15th december but am still waiting for delivery and they're giving me excuses after excuses to explain...
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  I got a customs import and VAT bill for a delivery of parts from Europe. Is this right? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased some window seals for my historic Mercedes recently. I was shocked to receive a customs import and VAT bill before delivery could be made....
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  Is it sensible to buy a new Honda CR-V imported from Cyprus? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen that Motorpoint has delivery mileage Honda CR-V autos for £19,999. It appears that these are imported from Cyprus and only come with a 2-year...