Importing a car from Italy

[EXKAY120]

Whats the situation with importing cars from Italy Guys ? do i have to pay taxes on them and charges to register them here in the UK ?

[smokey mow]

Everything you need to know is here

https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk/...

From the above link:

If you’re importing a second-hand vehicle, you will not have to pay VAT if all the following apply:

VAT has already been paid in any EU country or the UK
the vehicle has been in use for more than 6 months
the vehicle has done more that 6,000km (about 3,728 miles)

Charges for registering in the UK will depend on its age if less than 10 years old and whether it has type approval if not, else you’ll be looking at £450 for an IVA test in addition to the usual £55 first registration fee.

Edited by smokey mow on Friday 26th June 21:25

[jet_noise]

Was there a thread where a chap imported a Fiat 500?
IIRC that might be somebody to PM

[EXKAY120]

Thanks for your help guys..

[Skyedriver]

Have you a specific vehicle in mind?
There's a model I like that can be cheaper in Italy as it was made there, and so more common but I've no idea about importing and how I would check it over before handing over the money is another matter altogether.

[EXKAY120]

Its an early Fiat 500