collecting / transporting car from shipping port

[larn555]

I am just researching how to import a car from Japan. Once I clear customs and collect the car (ROLO) from Bristol
how can i transport the car back home? I know I can't drive it, so I guess I have to transport it on a trailer.

is there anything I should be aware of when doing this ? or is just a case of loading it on the trailer and driving off?

thanks

[designforlife]

Mate of mine insured his on the VIN and just drove it home from southampton to bournemouth with no plates...no ideal how legal that was but he was passed by a couple of police cars and had no issues.

[larn555]

wow, i'm not sure if i would risk it unless the fine is about the same cost as hiring a trailer

[Saleen836]

designforlife said:

Mate of mine insured his on the VIN and just drove it home from southampton to bournemouth with no plates...no ideal how legal that was but he was passed by a couple of police cars and had no issues.

Did the exact same thing when I collected my Mustang from Southampton, it was insured on the VIN and drove it home to Warminster (50ish miles)

[Tophatron]

I used Shiply to get quote and had a Mini Cooper from Japan picked up at Newcastle. Although you can insure on the vin and drive it the car still has to be roadworthy. If it has a couple of baldy tyres you weren't aware of or isn't running as you expect the potential for hassle and fines is large..

[techaddict]

Saleen836 said:

Did the exact same thing when I collected my Mustang from Southampton, it was insured on the VIN and drove it home to Warminster (50ish miles)

Interesting. I always thought you had to be taxed and MOT'd to be on the road, and in order to get an MOT you need a license plate. Do you know if there's any info online that you can show a cop if they pull you over?

I ask as I've got a Copart vehicle sitting in storage that I really want to drive back but I'm waiting on the V5C!