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  Is it cheaper to import? 16 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  With the Euro falling faster than a fast thing, I reviewed the 2010 EU Car price list today. It appeared then as if there was still a lot of variance in...
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  Can I run my car on E10 fuel? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Volkswagen Touran imported from Japan. It has a 1.4 petrol engine. Do I need to run it on premium petrol or is supermarket E10 okay?
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  How important are age and mileage on a used car? 26 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  If a car is 4 years old but very low mileage is it worth buying?
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  Buying & importing an Italian registered classic car 6 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the UK and plan to buy an Italian registered 1967 classic car. Where can I get temporary UK or EU insurance to drive the car back to the UK?...
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  Why do the Rover Minis re-imported from Japan attract lower prices than those not re-imported? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Why do the Rover Minis re-imported from Japan, which are apparently in excellent condition, attract much lower prices than those not re-imported?
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  What's the easiest way to import a motorbike from Japan? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to get a motorcycle shipped from Japan to England. Could you please advise me the best way to do this?
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  If I buy a used motorcycle from Europe, what import duty needs to be paid? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a used motorcycle from a dealer in Germany, the advert claims the price includes VAT. The dealer has no experience of shipping to...
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  Can I import a Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series from Africa or Australia? 31 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Could I import a 70 series Land Cruiser from somewhere where thet are still on sale - Australia or an African country - and use it in roads in the UK,...
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  Export advice 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My name is Pramod and I'm mailing you from Mumbai (India) and keep visiting your site to read reviews. I'm doing a project on exports of cars from India...
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  Matter of unimportance 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Help! I have test driven an auto RX-8 import and have fallen totally for the car. TW White specialises in this RHD 2nd hand car, but its prices are hard...
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  Importing a car to the UK - can I still drive while the application is being processed? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have applied to re-import my car to the UK. The application has been received by HMRC but the auto-reply states that they have 35 days to reply. Can...
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  My car is missing its air filter inlet scoop, is this important? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2019 Skoda Octavia 1.5 petrol and the air filter inlet scoop is missing, is it important?
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  Registering an Italian car in the UK 7 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a car while living in Italy. We have now moved back to the UK and would like to register our car here. Is there an all in one service out there...
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  Does a car registered in Northern Ireland need to be re-registered for use in England? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any problems at all associated with buying at a UK auction a car described as a Northern Ireland import? Would it need to be re-registered in...
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  Importing my car from Thailand - is it worth the hassle? 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter lives in Thailand and owns a 2012 Isuzu D-Max Highlander with a 3.0 litre engine and top spec leather seats, sat nav, reverse camera and 22-inch...
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  How do I get my imported Honda Element type-approved in the UK? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I need to get type approval for a Honda Element I brought to the UK with me from the USA. Assuming this is possible, any idea what the cheapest/fastest...
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  How do I register a classic French car in the UK? 19 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 1988 Renault 4 bought in France 20 years ago. It is now here on my drive in the UK but how do I register it to drive it?
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  Is it a good idea to buy an imported Toyota Prius? 22 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of replacing my Vauxhall Corsa with a used Toyota Prius. I have read all I can find on your excellent website about such imports and the Shaken...
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  Is it important to have matching tyres all round? 23 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Focus Mk1 with new Uniroyal Rainex 3 tyres on the front wheels, which I'm quite happy with. I now need new tyres for the rear wheels. Should...
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  Import warranty 1 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Have just taken ownership of a new Honda CR-V 2.2 Dtec from Motorpoint. At purchase Motorpoint advised that this car was an import from Gibraltar, so had...