Importing car from Italy (i know its been asked many times)
Discussion
Can someone explain the step by step process to import a car into the UK please? So many threads about it and none make sense.
Rather than paying a company like Mycarimports (who have been good on email to me and helping with my queries) I would like to consider the option to bring the car over myself. The cars Aug 2005 registered, LHD (obvs) therefore not sure whats needed to make this a road legal UK car.
TIA
Rather than paying a company like Mycarimports (who have been good on email to me and helping with my queries) I would like to consider the option to bring the car over myself. The cars Aug 2005 registered, LHD (obvs) therefore not sure whats needed to make this a road legal UK car.
TIA
Juber said:
Can someone explain the step by step process to import a car into the UK please? So many threads about it and none make sense.
Rather than paying a company like Mycarimports (who have been good on email to me and helping with my queries) I would like to consider the option to bring the car over myself. The cars Aug 2005 registered, LHD (obvs) therefore not sure whats needed to make this a road legal UK car.
TIA
Seriously... Just pay the monies and be done with it. With DVLA now 'online' I would suggest self dentistry is both easier and more fun than the ball ache of importing a car...Rather than paying a company like Mycarimports (who have been good on email to me and helping with my queries) I would like to consider the option to bring the car over myself. The cars Aug 2005 registered, LHD (obvs) therefore not sure whats needed to make this a road legal UK car.
TIA
Given that it is nearly June, you would definitely better off waiting until Aug to get the over10years old process if you do it yourself. If I remember correctly I did it like this:
1)in Italy, ask the dealer to 'de-register' the vehicle, return plates, organise the export paperwork for Italy.
2) arrange a car transporter company to collect and deliver. PM me for who I used.
3) complete NOVA on HMRC- not vat or duty if a EU car
4) get import pack from dvla
5) arrange insurance on vin
6) arrange mot (speedo shud show miles, lights need adjusting or replacing)
7) send of pack with mot to dvla. Ring them to identify all the mandatory boxes to complete. They were v helpful for me.
8) send off mot, pack & Italian reg doc (original- take a copy as it will not be returned), copy of driving license and £55 for registration plus £x for first tax- PLG if over ten years old
9) one week later I got my reg doc.
If you do it before ten years old you need a European CofC from the manufacturer.
Good luck
1)in Italy, ask the dealer to 'de-register' the vehicle, return plates, organise the export paperwork for Italy.
2) arrange a car transporter company to collect and deliver. PM me for who I used.
3) complete NOVA on HMRC- not vat or duty if a EU car
4) get import pack from dvla
5) arrange insurance on vin
6) arrange mot (speedo shud show miles, lights need adjusting or replacing)
7) send of pack with mot to dvla. Ring them to identify all the mandatory boxes to complete. They were v helpful for me.
8) send off mot, pack & Italian reg doc (original- take a copy as it will not be returned), copy of driving license and £55 for registration plus £x for first tax- PLG if over ten years old
9) one week later I got my reg doc.
If you do it before ten years old you need a European CofC from the manufacturer.
Good luck
GarethRR said:
Given that it is nearly June, you would definitely better off waiting until Aug to get the over10years old process if you do it yourself. If I remember correctly I did it like this:
1)in Italy, ask the dealer to 'de-register' the vehicle, return plates, organise the export paperwork for Italy.
2) arrange a car transporter company to collect and deliver. PM me for who I used.
3) complete NOVA on HMRC- not vat or duty if a EU car
4) get import pack from dvla
5) arrange insurance on vin
6) arrange mot (speedo shud show miles, lights need adjusting or replacing)
7) send of pack with mot to dvla. Ring them to identify all the mandatory boxes to complete. They were v helpful for me.
8) send off mot, pack & Italian reg doc (original- take a copy as it will not be returned), copy of driving license and £55 for registration plus £x for first tax- PLG if over ten years old
9) one week later I got my reg doc.
If you do it before ten years old you need a European CofC from the manufacturer.
Good luck
Thanks that's very helpful.1)in Italy, ask the dealer to 'de-register' the vehicle, return plates, organise the export paperwork for Italy.
2) arrange a car transporter company to collect and deliver. PM me for who I used.
3) complete NOVA on HMRC- not vat or duty if a EU car
4) get import pack from dvla
5) arrange insurance on vin
6) arrange mot (speedo shud show miles, lights need adjusting or replacing)
7) send of pack with mot to dvla. Ring them to identify all the mandatory boxes to complete. They were v helpful for me.
8) send off mot, pack & Italian reg doc (original- take a copy as it will not be returned), copy of driving license and £55 for registration plus £x for first tax- PLG if over ten years old
9) one week later I got my reg doc.
If you do it before ten years old you need a European CofC from the manufacturer.
Good luck
Legally a UK registered car should show the speedo in miles (VSA). It could create a problem if the car is called for a vin check or a particularly rigorous MOT in the future. You'll note I said 'should'. You can get speedo plates made up if you need to. I found a website on another forum that would do the miles template for my CS if I found I ever needed it.
I have just brought a used 360 Modena back from Italy, so my experience is thus:
Bought the car from used Ferrari specialist in Modena. They arrange full export process with local authorities, apply for export plates - this process takes about 7-10 days but the car must be in your ownership for it to take place, i.e you have to have paid for it in full. Once that process is done, I flew over and drove the car back via Italy, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium.
Now, a point of note. I got stopped by the Police in Switzerland, France, Germany for not having a front number plate because the Italians only affixed on to the rear of the car, so make sure they photocopy the rear plate and affix it to the front or display it inside the windscreen. The Germans were OK about it, but the Swiss/French border guards were not happy, and suggested I didn't enter France because the Gendarmes would not like it, would likely fine me and possibly impound the car.
Once the car is back here it's a very simple process to register it with HMRC online - takes five minutes only. You do not need a COC if the car is over 10 years old, you can complete the forms that DVLA will send you, talk it over with them on the phone if needs be. Then you send them off with your new UK MoT test (no need for MPH speedo, just get the headlights adjusted), insurance docs, proof of identity and address for yourself, the original registration document for the car and the import form from DVLA, plus your cheque for first registration and tax. I then received the V5 within 10 days, bolted the new plates on, and you're done. Don't pay someone else four figures to do it, it's an absolute doddle.
Bought the car from used Ferrari specialist in Modena. They arrange full export process with local authorities, apply for export plates - this process takes about 7-10 days but the car must be in your ownership for it to take place, i.e you have to have paid for it in full. Once that process is done, I flew over and drove the car back via Italy, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium.
Now, a point of note. I got stopped by the Police in Switzerland, France, Germany for not having a front number plate because the Italians only affixed on to the rear of the car, so make sure they photocopy the rear plate and affix it to the front or display it inside the windscreen. The Germans were OK about it, but the Swiss/French border guards were not happy, and suggested I didn't enter France because the Gendarmes would not like it, would likely fine me and possibly impound the car.
Once the car is back here it's a very simple process to register it with HMRC online - takes five minutes only. You do not need a COC if the car is over 10 years old, you can complete the forms that DVLA will send you, talk it over with them on the phone if needs be. Then you send them off with your new UK MoT test (no need for MPH speedo, just get the headlights adjusted), insurance docs, proof of identity and address for yourself, the original registration document for the car and the import form from DVLA, plus your cheque for first registration and tax. I then received the V5 within 10 days, bolted the new plates on, and you're done. Don't pay someone else four figures to do it, it's an absolute doddle.
offshoreeddy said:
I have just brought a used 360 Modena back from Italy, so my experience is thus:
Bought the car from used Ferrari specialist in Modena. They arrange full export process with local authorities, apply for export plates - this process takes about 7-10 days but the car must be in your ownership for it to take place, i.e you have to have paid for it in full. Once that process is done, I flew over and drove the car back via Italy, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium.
Now, a point of note. I got stopped by the Police in Switzerland, France, Germany for not having a front number plate because the Italians only affixed on to the rear of the car, so make sure they photocopy the rear plate and affix it to the front or display it inside the windscreen. The Germans were OK about it, but the Swiss/French border guards were not happy, and suggested I didn't enter France because the Gendarmes would not like it, would likely fine me and possibly impound the car.
Once the car is back here it's a very simple process to register it with HMRC online - takes five minutes only. You do not need a COC if the car is over 10 years old, you can complete the forms that DVLA will send you, talk it over with them on the phone if needs be. Then you send them off with your new UK MoT test (no need for MPH speedo, just get the headlights adjusted), insurance docs, proof of identity and address for yourself, the original registration document for the car and the import form from DVLA, plus your cheque for first registration and tax. I then received the V5 within 10 days, bolted the new plates on, and you're done. Don't pay someone else four figures to do it, it's an absolute doddle.
Glad you're all sorted. Two points from my recent experience - regardless of the car being over 10 years old the DVLA boyos still wanted the Italian CoC returned as it contains lots of other registration details ("so they could return to the Italian DVLA as per EU arrangements") - I tried to fight this - as it adds value to the motor - without success. I think they make it up as they go along over there Bought the car from used Ferrari specialist in Modena. They arrange full export process with local authorities, apply for export plates - this process takes about 7-10 days but the car must be in your ownership for it to take place, i.e you have to have paid for it in full. Once that process is done, I flew over and drove the car back via Italy, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium.
Now, a point of note. I got stopped by the Police in Switzerland, France, Germany for not having a front number plate because the Italians only affixed on to the rear of the car, so make sure they photocopy the rear plate and affix it to the front or display it inside the windscreen. The Germans were OK about it, but the Swiss/French border guards were not happy, and suggested I didn't enter France because the Gendarmes would not like it, would likely fine me and possibly impound the car.
Once the car is back here it's a very simple process to register it with HMRC online - takes five minutes only. You do not need a COC if the car is over 10 years old, you can complete the forms that DVLA will send you, talk it over with them on the phone if needs be. Then you send them off with your new UK MoT test (no need for MPH speedo, just get the headlights adjusted), insurance docs, proof of identity and address for yourself, the original registration document for the car and the import form from DVLA, plus your cheque for first registration and tax. I then received the V5 within 10 days, bolted the new plates on, and you're done. Don't pay someone else four figures to do it, it's an absolute doddle.
Second point is I had it transported back as didn't want the miles on it.
Edited by AMG Merc on Saturday 13th June 21:18
traxx said:
Why do you say the speedo should show miles?
My F40 was imported and registered with no issues regarding the speedo
I agree with you and I think this point has been covered before elsewhere on PH - my 993 RS imported from Germany is km per hour not miles per hour and apparently this is acceptable for the MOT test!My F40 was imported and registered with no issues regarding the speedo
paul0843 said:
Bought a 308gtb privately in Italy a few months ago and had it trailered back to uk
and put into storage.
Have mislaid all paperwork.
Any idea how to proceed in getting it registered..?
Paul
Apparently the Italian equivalent of the DVLA will supply copies but I don't know how, sorry.and put into storage.
Have mislaid all paperwork.
Any idea how to proceed in getting it registered..?
Paul
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