New LHD cars in the UK

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Fri 26 Oct 2012 18:02
New LHD cars in the UK - lennon the bunny
I am looking to buy a new LHD car in the UK for use both in the UK and the EU. So far only Watford Audi are willing to supply me a LHD car. Is this legal?

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Fri 26 Oct 2012 18:41
New LHD cars in the UK - tony g
I'm not sure that its illegal to refuse to supply a car of any description to a buyer ,other than on the basis of race or sex .

However why not buy the car in Europe ,it's unlikely that it would be more expensive than in the uk and because its in the EEC ,no additional duties are payable in the uk other than the uk registration fee.

If you're determined to buy lhd in the uk I would try the export and tax free departments of the manufacturers uk offices, rather than dealers .All manufacturers are have a department that deals with tax free sales to NATO ,diplomat personel etc .

Although your enquiry isn't specifically for tax free ,I'm sure that they would be able to help with lhd sales .

Regards

Tony g
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