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  Which nine seater? 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Need a 9 seater, there all so ugly, any very large MPV/SUV I could import 2.5 Lt or less?
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  Daihatsu to stop selling cars - where do I stand? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Daihatsu will stop selling cars in the UK next year. If I buy a new Sirion now will it be covered for the years after they stop selling in the UK and will...
• Importing usa car 2 May 2005 (Forum)
  Hi,just wondering if it is easy to import a pick up from the us,I am going over in September for the first time,while I am there I would like to find out how to get a pick up sent home,with the dollar being so low I think I could pick up a Dakota or Ram fairly reasonable,Ive been checking out
• Register an import to get specific plate 13 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  I'm considering importing a classic car from Germany, it will be pre-1963 so I guess the registration allocated will take the form of XYZ 123. I'd quite like a specific first 3 letters (OFP), but because the letters haven't run that far yet can I register the car at a certain registration office
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  Buying a 4x4. What would you recommend? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a 4x4. My garage has recommended a Honda CR-V, a Toyota RAV 4 or a Nissan Qashqai. I have never driven a 4x4 so it is important I find...
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  Import/Expat 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding the matter of a UK resident driving a foreign registered car, previously deemed illegal by the DVLA, I received last week a letter from DVLA....
• Seat Leon import price hike ? 3 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  A little while ago HJ posted stating that there was an imminent price hike on EU Seat Leon's on the way. Does anyone have any further details (%age increase,...
• Car supermarkets 2 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  What can you tell me about car supermarkets, like Trade Sales of Slough ? Are they selling the same 'UK Spec' cars as sold at franchised dealers ? My wife heard on TV that they sell 'grey imports' - what does that mean, whether or not it is true, and should it worry us ? Are they selling imports
• internet car importers 22 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  I have had a VW golf on order with Oneswoop since 15th december but am still waiting for delivery and they're giving me excuses after excuses to explain...
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  I got a customs import and VAT bill for a delivery of parts from Europe. Is this right? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased some window seals for my historic Mercedes recently. I was shocked to receive a customs import and VAT bill before delivery could be made....
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  Is it sensible to buy a new Honda CR-V imported from Cyprus? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have seen that Motorpoint has delivery mileage Honda CR-V autos for £19,999. It appears that these are imported from Cyprus and only come with a 2-year...
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  Less to the pound 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Really enjoyed your test of the Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. This car is on my shortlist to replace my current Mondeo 2.2 Titanium X estate that is now 2 years...
• Imported "new" Car 5 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  on getting out of the PCP we were in and that we wanted to deal with someone else and would they help us get a new car The new dealer then informs us that the car is an import - and, although on a PCP has no finance outstanding ( news to me on both fronts ) so hpi is clear - although the check also reveals
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  Oil change at 4,000 miles? 30 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I know you advocate an oil change and filter every 12 months, but I have only done 4,000 miles, is this still the case?
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  Should I be paying VED road tax on my Toyota Prius? 12 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2016 model Japanese import Toyota Prius in 2021 and paid £280 road tax. This year it is £295 road tax. Is this correct as I believed this...
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  How important is it to use super unleaded fuel if recommended by a manufacturer? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 9 month old third generation Honda Jazz SE. The manual recommends the use of 95RON super unleaded petrol. Will I damage the engine...
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  When's the first MoT on an import? 25 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car (Ford C-MAX) was first registered on 1st March 2010. I bought it new from Motorpoint Derby with only about 3 miles on the clock. The local Ford...
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  What is involved in buying a European car and importing it to the UK? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  If one was interested in acquiring a model only available in Europe, for example an Opel that ran on LPG, where would one begin and what difficulties would...
• Buying an Import from Japan 1 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  In this case a "repatriation", i.e. a British car sold in Japan, and re-imported one year ago. Pros and cons of the particular car are covered elsewhere, this post is NOT about the car, but I would like to ask advice on the administrative "challenge" or otherwise. Apparently all appropriate
• Is my car an import ? 28 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  through continental dealers and shipping them here to save money but if that is the case with mine would it have been registered in Antwerp first and then imported or could it have been delivered direct to the UK or something ? Not important to me now as it is very far on in its life in mileage terms