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Expatboy
Original Poster
19 posts
12 months
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I will soon return to the UK from the Middle East and don't want to leave my Targa behind, advise please on how easy it is to import back to UK and get it on the road. It is a 1996, non-cat model, is it worth the effort to get it converted to cat so it passess emissions test.
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thegoose
6,603 posts
79 months
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It's much easier being over 10 years old. It'll cost you 10% duty on value of car+shipping cost, then 20% VAT on top. The car will just need to pass an MOT - you may need to change the headlights but beam covers may be sufficient. I've seen de-catted 993's pass the emmissions test so I wouldn't worry about that too much. The DVLA first registration fee is £55 and you'll need to tax it at the same time. If the car was previously registered in Europe and VAT wasn't claimed back when it was exported, then you may be exempt from paying it again upon re-importation to Europe. This may get more complcated to prove if it was exported from a different EU country, but should still be ok. Most info you need can be found on www.hmrc.gov.uk and www.dvla.gov.uk
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Expatboy
Original Poster
19 posts
12 months
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Thanks for that, just spent a fortune on a re-spray, new shocks, new Targa roof mechanism and all new rubber bushes, hoses, rear spoiler and seals now looks like new. Only done 50k miles with one previous owner. Had it five years now and hate to leave it behind.
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sleep envy
59,335 posts
118 months
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thegoose said: I've seen de-catted 993's pass the emmissions test so I wouldn't worry about that too much. Haven't the MOT rules changed recently, if a car was fitted with a cat at time of manufacture it may still need one even if it passes the emissions test without??
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GC8
9,550 posts
59 months
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thegoose said: It's much easier being over 10 years old. It'll cost you 10% duty on value of car+shipping cost, then 20% VAT on top. The car will just need to pass an MOT - you may need to change the headlights but beam covers may be sufficient. I've seen de-catted 993's pass the emmissions test so I wouldn't worry about that too much. The DVLA first registration fee is £55 and you'll need to tax it at the same time. If the car was previously registered in Europe and VAT wasn't claimed back when it was exported, then you may be exempt from paying it again upon re-importation to Europe. This may get more complcated to prove if it was exported from a different EU country, but should still be ok. Most info you need can be found on www.hmrc.gov.uk and www.dvla.gov.ukUnless the rules have changed since I imported cars, then a 'personal import' (this has a specific definition) wont attract duty or VAT, subject to the ownership and residency requirements being met. What you have said would be correct if the OP hadnt lived abroad or owned the car for long enough to qualify.
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GC8
9,550 posts
59 months
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The rules havent changed, according the C&E. HMRC said: Importing your motor vehicle to the UK from outside the EU
If you are importing a motor vehicle into the UK from outside the EU you must declare the vehicle to Customs. Some Reliefs are available subject to specific conditions being met.
To get Transfer of Residence Relief, you must fill in and sign form C104A and present it when you bring the vehicle into the country.
You don't have to pay duty or VAT on the vehicle provided you meet all these conditions:
• you are moving your normal home to the UK
• you have had your normal home outside the EU for a continuous period of at least 12 months
• you have possessed and used the vehicle for at least six months outside the EU
• you didn't get the vehicle under a duty/tax-free scheme
• you're going to keep the vehicle for your personal use for at least 12 months after it's imported
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GC8
9,550 posts
59 months
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Expatboy
Original Poster
19 posts
12 months
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Thanks all, good news if I can avoid the duty and VAT. Am planning to return sometime over next year so will import it, LHD but don't think it's too much of a problem in UK. mind you the 14mpg will be a shock as I get free petrol here
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Wudee
80 posts
13 months
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Anyone know how it works for MOTs and having a car with km odometer / european headlights? I have bought a brand new LHD M3 in the past in the UK; didn't hold on long enought to reach the MOT at 3yrs. First registration is no problem in european spec, so logic thinking would say MOT no issues either. Cotemplating getting something used over from the continent soon
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schwarz993
223 posts
53 months
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thegoose said: It'll cost you 10% duty on value of car+shipping cost, then 20% VAT on top. How is the value of the car set? Does the purchaser declare it, or is it according to Parkers etc?
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GC8
9,550 posts
59 months
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C&E can elect to set their own value if they choose, but in virtually all cases they will accept the commercial invoice. This has to include original purchase price, all costs including transport, de-registration, agents commission and port fees, along with shipping fees and surcharges.
Of course, this doesnt apply to the OP as the poster you have quoted was incorrect, and VAT and duty will not be payable.
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