importing a kit from new zealand
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Are you importing the kit or a built car?
Kit should be the same as any other - build car, SVA (well IVA now), faff with DVLA in some random and unpredictable way based loosely on which local office you use, get registration, drive
Of course you have to consider that the kit you're buying might not have been designed with IVA regs in mind so you'll need to keep a close eye on the IVA manual and make (possibly serious and structural type) changes so that it complies.
Importing a built car will either be dead easy if it's over 10 years old or practically impossible if it's newer. Over 10 - get MOT, send forms to DVLA and get reg back. Under 10 and you need to pass the full IVA test, which involves model reports and all sorts.
Kit should be the same as any other - build car, SVA (well IVA now), faff with DVLA in some random and unpredictable way based loosely on which local office you use, get registration, drive
Of course you have to consider that the kit you're buying might not have been designed with IVA regs in mind so you'll need to keep a close eye on the IVA manual and make (possibly serious and structural type) changes so that it complies.Importing a built car will either be dead easy if it's over 10 years old or practically impossible if it's newer. Over 10 - get MOT, send forms to DVLA and get reg back. Under 10 and you need to pass the full IVA test, which involves model reports and all sorts.
CraigW said:
Hi all,
I'm a bit new to all this so forgive me if I'm being a bit thick BUT..
looking at a Beck 550 Spyder kit from new zealand.
The shipping etc are fine but i wondered what I would have to do to get registered in uk, sva etc?
Thanks,
Craig
Where in NZ is it?I'm a bit new to all this so forgive me if I'm being a bit thick BUT..
looking at a Beck 550 Spyder kit from new zealand.
The shipping etc are fine but i wondered what I would have to do to get registered in uk, sva etc?
Thanks,
Craig
If you have the Rego plate number I can check whether it's gone through the LVVTA system down here.
CraigW said:
wellington, X2730
thx matey
That is a Trade-plate used by motor vehicle dealers to put on any un-registered car so it can be temporarily driven on the road. Generally only used on brand new cars, recently imported ones that haven't been sold yet or ones that have been de-registered for some reason such as a major (multi-year) referbishment . . . or a major accident.thx matey
I wonder if it has ever had another rego number ?¿?
I'm in Auckland btw so Wellington is a looooong way from me . . . and full of politicians
Kiwi XTR2 said:
CraigW said:
wellington, X2730
thx matey
That is a Trade-plate used by motor vehicle dealers to put on any un-registered car so it can be temporarily driven on the road. Generally only used on brand new cars, recently imported ones that haven't been sold yet or ones that have been de-registered for some reason such as a major (multi-year) referbishment . . . or a major accident.thx matey
I wonder if it has ever had another rego number ?¿?
I'm in Auckland btw so Wellington is a looooong way from me . . . and full of politicians
Kiwi XTR2 said:
CraigW said:
wellington, X2730
thx matey
That is a Trade-plate used by motor vehicle dealers to put on any un-registered car so it can be temporarily driven on the road. Generally only used on brand new cars, recently imported ones that haven't been sold yet or ones that have been de-registered for some reason such as a major (multi-year) referbishment . . . or a major accident.thx matey
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he is a trader so I'm wondering if thats why.
FlatPack said:
Are you importing the kit or a built car?
Importing a built car will either be dead easy if it's over 10 years old or practically impossible if it's newer. Over 10 - get MOT, send forms to DVLA and get reg back. Under 10 and you need to pass the full IVA test, which involves model reports and all sorts.
so its a 1991 car, do i literally just go and get an MOT & no import tax/iva etc?Importing a built car will either be dead easy if it's over 10 years old or practically impossible if it's newer. Over 10 - get MOT, send forms to DVLA and get reg back. Under 10 and you need to pass the full IVA test, which involves model reports and all sorts.
Hi are these the cars owned by Ken Dobson?
Importing cars into Europe can be very difficult dependent on country. often you need to have the motors and gearbox axles etc removed. For in stance in the US you need to have all interior gauges etc removed as wel las all the running gear. Germany no RHD cars of a unless they are an older vehicle etc etc.
Shipping will be around 2K pounds then you will have port costs at destination as well as any Customs and VAT payable.
Hope it helps
Cheers Michel
Importing cars into Europe can be very difficult dependent on country. often you need to have the motors and gearbox axles etc removed. For in stance in the US you need to have all interior gauges etc removed as wel las all the running gear. Germany no RHD cars of a unless they are an older vehicle etc etc.
Shipping will be around 2K pounds then you will have port costs at destination as well as any Customs and VAT payable.
Hope it helps
Cheers Michel
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