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Golf GT TDI (import) 15 Mar 2005 (Forum)
Hello first post and all, just looking for a little advice on what people think to a couple of deals I'm looking at. I've got a VW Lupo on a 51 to trade. And I'm looking at the VW GT TDI to buy, Dealer OTR price of £19100. Motorpoint and Motorprovider both have the car as an germany import -
Buying a used import - what to watch 28 Jul 2004 (Forum)
Hi, I am thinking of changing my car to a VW Bora. I have been to see one. It's a 02 TDI SE 100BHP, with 40K for £8695. Only thing is that it is an import. It was bought from new in Wicklow, Ireland, and was registered from new in the UK. The spec is different from the equivilent UK model, no R -
Huge car price increases in Europe? 15 Sep 2003 (Forum)
Reading today's HJ car column in the Telegraph, a reader is enquiring about bringing in a car from Europe. HJ states that 'Europe has suffered huge price inflation since the imposition of the Euro'. Now I know that the GBP has dropped in value since the spring, making Euro imports more expensive -
Subaru - how to value an imported legacy B4 16 Jul 2008 (Forum)
hi to all. i am trying to fing somewhere to value an omported car that i am thinking of buying so i dont get ripped off! glasses etc only seem to do english... -
buying a camper in London? 3 Aug 2004 (Forum)
This Spring I'll becoming to London to begin 6 months of travel. Any suggestions on where to buy a camper van in London for touring Britain and the Continent? Reliability is an important consideration (don't want to be hanging around garages). Price, as always, also important. Hints for re-selling -
jersey import 13 Sep 2003 (Forum)
considering buying a 2 yr old car from the ci. the deal is that the car will be delivered to a 'sister' garage on the south coast, vat & transportation... -
I bought a nearly new car that turned out to be an import - what can I do? 6 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car with delivery miles on it in July last year, I have tried trading it in and been told its an import, what are my rights? -
Daihatsu - not being imported anymore 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Daihatsu has announced that it will no longer import any vehicles because of the strength of the Yen. But why, if that is the case? Don't the other Japanese... -
How important is it for all four tyres to be exactly the same? 26 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
How important is it for all four tyres to be exactly the same? I have a Jaguar XE (2019 model year). -
What duties and tax do I have to pay of importing a classic car from Italy to the UK? 13 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in buying a right-hand drive Jaguar E-Type (1970 build) from Italy and shipping it home to the UK. Are there any taxes or duties to pay... -
Importing a friends car from Dublin? 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would love to have a 5 Series being offered to me for free by a friend, but I am not sure it is worth going over to Ireland, filling in all the import... -
cloned car 17 Jun 2010 (Forum)
hello to one and all. i bought a very expensive car last year.59 plate.vehicle was an import,bought from a seemingly reputable garage which i had checked and approved.garage still exists and trades at the very top end.the car was bought by them from the company -
Coldly called 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter bought new an 04 Nissan Terrano from Motorpoint of Derby. She was recently cold-called by the AA who asked to give her an insurance quote.... -
Importing motorhome from the Channel Islands 11 Sep 2008 (Forum)
I am toying with the idea of importing a coachbuilt motorhome from Jersey (not a campervan; it's the sort that has a caravan-style body on a chassis which retains the car of a van). It is UK-built, and was bought new in Jersey ten years ago; so far as I know, it was never registered in the UK -
Export a car 10 Mar 2021 (Forum)
Hi, I was planning on moving to france for a couple of years So here is my problem If let’s say I export my Uk registered car to France and put it on french plates for the period I will be living there for and then a couple of years later re import the car back to england and decide to sell -
End of life vehicles 24 Feb 2005 (Forum)
I know this is important. It will in the fullness of time affect all vehicle owners. It is important. It is coming SOON. http://tinyurl.com/6lr67 Now I have tried reading and making sense of it and each time I fall asleep. What is all about? Right, (gets a grip of oneself) another go -
Tyres 19 Mar 2001 (Forum)
I have a 1987 Alfasud Sprint. The tyres are due for replacement (185/60x14). Can anybody recommend a good buy. Durability is not so important as I only do about 7,000 miles a year. Most important factors in order are: Handling and roadholding Quietness Low rolling resistance My budget for 4 tyres -
Importing a car from Switzerland to the UK 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been living and working in Switzerland for seven years and am returning to the UK. Due to highish mileage (180k km) there is little demand for my... -
Why do you always wear the same hat? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Why do you always have the same hat on in every single video? -
Buying Imports 6 Feb 2006 (Forum)
Anything to look out for? Local Renault Dealer has a new delivery miles scenic 1.6 expression auto with metallic paint and some other goodies including...