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• Re Warranty on Imports 16 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  HI Can anyone advise if the warranty on an import starts from the day of manufacture or the day registered in the UK...or other criteria Thanks alan
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  What are the rules on importing vehicles from the EU? 29 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are the rules on importing vehicles from the EU? One of my neighbours has had a van in the country with French plates here for about two years, parked...
• import toyota vrs english models 25 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  im looking to buy a jap mpv import(townace or similar) but was told not too as it can cost a fortune in parts as they use diff parts and these have to be imported ....is this true,any advice welcome on jap imports.as ive seen one for 3995 and i like the look of it but alot of people are puuting me
• Identifying an import / previous keeper 17 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  How can you tell if a car is an import? I've seen the thread about a BMW bought from a dealer at a great price, but there was no conclusion as to how to identify if it was an import. My '03' Merc was bought from a dealer but was registered by a (UK based) fleet company. Merc tell me it is UK
• Imported? 6 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  How can you tell if a car is an imprt and has the balance of it's manufacturers warranty remaining? Will the first registered owner be the importing company or a non-UK address, or is it not that simple? Ta!
• Imports 27 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I'm off to look at some imported cars at Trade-Sales with a view to purchase on behalf of my daughter. Has anyone had difficulties with warranty work or insurance after such a purchase?
• Does anyone still import cars from abroad? 2 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Years ago there was heavy media coverage of how private buyers can buy a new car from abroad and import it saving thousands in the process. Do people still import cars nowadays or do they find that some garages/car supermarkets offer similar deals? If you had imported a new car recently what did
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  Are Japanese imports safe to buy? 14 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Are Japanese imports safe to buy?
• Import from Japan, what cars are better to import? 7 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Hi there! How are you? I am Julia, and honestly I need a piece of advice. I am a new manager of a Japanese car company. It works with many countries, so I need to choose places to import cars to. From your point of view, what cars might be relevant for the UK and, in general, should I try
• Self importing a Japanese car? 23 May 2022 (Forum)
  I am wondering if anyone has ever imported a Japanese car without using one of the various import companies? The reason I ask is a friend wants to import a car and taking into account all the costs, duty and taxes worked it out at £825 quid to get it from the Japanese dealership over to the UK
• Nissan Importers in UK 16 Oct 2005 (Forum)
  I want to buy a Nissan X-trail, has anybody had anydealings with the import companies HONDASUK or NISSANDIRECT. If so, what are the pitfalls dealing with companies such as these.
• Grey import price guide 20 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Does anyone know where I can find a retail price guide for Japanese grey imports? Thanks. Brian Lacey.
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  Is it sensible to buy an imported car? 31 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Should I stay clear from buying an imported car, like the Honda Fit (Jazz equivalent). What are the pros and cons? Is servicing and parts different, for...
• Japaneses Grey import spares 26 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  Has anyone had any personal experience of spares availability for the honda prelude range of grey imports? I am considering buying a J reg Vtec prelude gey import. what problems if any might I encounter in mainaining it? It has low milage/km's but drives well. Thanks foir any input.
• Part exing an import 25 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I am part exchanging an import. The topic didn't arise in the transaction and I didn't get chance to mention it, do I need to provide this information to the dealer ?
• MR2 import servicing. 21 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I've been asked by an existing customer to take on a friends '93 MR2 import. He'd asked his normal servicing contacts who aren't keen, they said...no data...can't get the parts etc. So what is the real truth of this particular car. Where can I get the data for servicing? Is there somewhere
• Mitsubishi Galant 21 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  On the HJ website 'Car by Car breakdown' section for the Mitsubishi Galant , he writes: "Mix of officially imported and grey imported VR4s. Only pay grey price for a grey". How can you tell a grey import if you are buying a second hand Galant and do grey imports create any problems for owners
• Imported Vehicle Insurance 23 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  Hello, Could anyone give me advice, possibly through personal expoerience, on which insurance companies are happy with insuring imported Japanese vehicles ie, Toyota Townace, Nissan Prairie etc. Many insurance companies don't want to know with imports. even just third part F & T. Can anyone say
• Mercedes - Import Duties 25 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  At least some rh drive Mercs are made in South Africa. When they come into the Uk, do they come in under EU tariff rules or as a foreign import. Just wondering...
• Personal Import Co? 29 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Looking at buying new personal import Peugot from Spanish based EURAUTODIRECT.COM. Has anyone any experience, comments or advice about them? Thanks in advance. PG