VAT, do I have to pay it?

[geeman237]

I live in the USA and I am looking to buy a car in the UK and have it stored until such time I can import it. If I pay a company for storage of the car and perhaps get some work done on the car, do I still have to pay the VAT even though I am not a UK tax paying resident? I know when I buy classic car parts in the UK I don't get charged VAT, I am just not sure about this storage and services situation.

Anyone any knowledge or experience in this area?

Thank you

[spikeyhead]

You have to pay the VAT as the services are being performed in the UK.