Shipping a car to the UK from Australia

What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

Shipping a car to the UK from Australia

I have a 9 month old Kia Sportage Platinum here in Australia which I've owned from new, and absolutely love. Potentially moving back to the UK in 6 months time and am keen to keep the car (i.e. ship it back), rather than take a hit on selling it at a loss here as it still has very low mileage. I have been advised the shipping fees and am OK with them, and have been told that I will need to get it taxed, registered and certified for the UK (including changing the dash to miles from kms and installing a rear foglight). Is there anything else I should be aware of or any other things to be wary of? I've contacted Kia Global, and they will apparently honour the 5 year manufacturer warranty...

Thanks

alex

Asked on 5 September 2012 by afcdons123

Answered by Honest John

Will need an ESVA certificate, but that might be fairly straightforward. Spec is not the same as European Sportages because they are built at in the Czech Republic or Slovakia, not Korea.

Tags: owning importing

Similar questions

Would the DVSA require a new catalytic converter to import my 1985 Pininfarina Spider from Spain?

I have recently bought a 1985 Pininfarina Spider Europa (Fiat 124). It is in good condition but I am currently refurbishing neglected areas. The catalytic converter has been removed by a previous owner...

Converting a car from German to British spec

I live in Germany and intend to import an Audi A2 for use in the North West of the UK as it has an aluminium body, so it should prevent salt spray corrosion. What changes are required other than head...