Why is my imported Toyota Prius charged a higher rate of VED?

I recently purchased 2020 Toyota Prius imported and the road tax is £345 where as other vehicles paying £170 per year. Is there any way I can challenge it?

Would importing a Nissan Silvia from Japan be profitable?

I would like to know if importing a Nissan Silvia S13 from Japan would be profitable

Is my imported car ULEZ compliant?

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 upward but as the Infiniti is an import I can’t...

Can I import a car from Japan?

What are the potential problems with importing a car from Japan?

What are the downsides of buying a Japanese import?

Buying a car directly from a Japanese auction seems cheaper. What are the snags for a private buyer, i.e. import duty, Japanese specs, dash language, Covid-19 dock delays etc?

Is there a risk in buying a Japanese import?

I'm looking to replace our ageing Vauxhall Zafira and a local garage is selling Volkswagen models imported from Japan. Most have very low mileages but all seem to have DSG gearboxes. As they are models...

Should I import a classic from Japan?

I want to buy a classic car and keep my day to day car, my wife doesn't agree. She thinks that because we're retired and do around 4000 miles a year, a good useable classic would cost less to run than...

I want a Volvo 850 T5-R - what are the pitfalls of buying a Japanese import

When I was a cop in the 90s, I considered the Volvo 850 T5 to have been the best ever police patrol car, and always hankered after buying one. Bringing up a family made that dream impossible, but at nearly...

What are the pros and cons of buying a car imported from Japan?

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 to get hold of?

I've seen lots of Japanese import classic Mini - does buying one make financial sense?

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 cons of buying one of these cars? Unsure what to...