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  • Export/Import 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a query regarding a car import. I purchased a new Honda CR-V ES in December 2007 from a garage in Leicester that has a licence to import Honda Cars....
  • Importing a used car (7 years old) from Jersey 31 May 2016 (Forum)
    Hi, Can anyone provide advice for a friend who is importing a 7 year old car from Jersey, is there a process to follow?
  • Would importing a Nissan Silvia from Japan be profitable? 4 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to know if importing a Nissan Silvia S13 from Japan would be profitable
  • Important a car from New Zealand - how do I do it? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am moving to the UK from New Zealand and would like to bring my Volkswagen California with me. Do you have any advice as to how I do this?
  • honda frv - jap imports 22 May 2018 (Forum)
    hi i have been looking at honda frvs and im struggling to find one in good condition with low enough miles i have however seen some advertised on ebay that are japanese imports. they come with extras that were not available in the uk such as reverse cameras  i have zero
  • RHD Opel - can they be imported? 28 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    Can rhd Opels be imported from Germany or Netherlands? The model I want, Vectra Estate (aka Caravan / Stationwagen) Design 3.0CDTi automatic, has a higher towing limit than the Vauxhall version. I know rhd Opels can be imported from Ireland but the 3.0CDTi isn't available there. Which other
  • Imported Cars from America 29 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    I am looking to view some imported cars from America (i.e. left hand drive) or japanese imports. I am in london and have heard that there are suppliers here where I can view a collection of these vehicles. Can anyone in the know point me in the right direction? I have tried the standard google
  • VW German Import 24 Mar 2004 (Forum)
    I have a \'96 VW Vento which was imported (UK Spec) from Germany. It has no VIN plate and according to the Haynes manual some countries do not use the VIN plate. (engine codes etc etc are all valid per service book). -Can anyone confirm if this is the case with German imports as I am worried
  • Speedo + rev counter on import prelude 23 Oct 2003 (Forum)
    Ive just purchased an imported honda prelude and woz wonderin if any1 cud help on few fings....????? My rev counter sticks and speedo aswell but guy who sold it said they need calibrating cos its import.. Speedo reads MPH tho!!!! Also any ideas about cheaper insurance cos most want kings ransom
  • Honda S2000 Imports 18 Mar 2003 (Forum)
    Driving past an import specialist yesterday, I noticed a lovely Honda s2000 sitting outside, looking all lovely in shiny blue. As this car has now been around three years or so, was I looking at the start of cheapish imports coming in from Japan? Will I be able to pick one up for less than
  • Nissan charging to find import spares prices 14 Apr 2002 (Forum)
    Nissan dealers are now charging £25+VAT just to find price and delivery for parts for Jap imports. So if you've got one of these, do as I did, and give them a list of 10 (max) items to get your money's worth, even if you don't want the other items! Strange attitude, considering Toyota now have
  • Imported Japanese motors 27 Jul 2001 (Forum)
    After watching Quentin Wilson with his programme of imported stolen Japanese 4by 4s I bet a few people are quaking in their boots. My neighbour has recently bought a Shogun which is an import ex Jap. He's an emotional type of fellow who is prone to bouts of depression and I keep expecting to hear
  • Parallel imports 9 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    Thinking of buying a 2.5 litre subaru wrx sportswagon from a parallel importer. Understand that they come in from Malta or Cyprus. What are the drawbacks as there is a saving of £5-6000 compared to a similar UK car from a franchised dealer. Advice please.
  • Imports with expired warranties 6 May 2003 (Forum)
    I know that there have been loads of posts concerning imports in the past, but I've done a couple of searches and not really found the answers I am looking for. Therefore I thought I'd post a new one. Sorry if this has already been covered. I looked at a 2000 W reg Audi S3 yesterday and only
  • Volvo Dealers Selling TDS Imports 17 Feb 2002 (Forum)
    I'm thinking of buying a late pre-owned Volvo V70 2.4 T SE and saw one advertised at a good price by a Volvo dealership. When I went to see it I found out it had been imported by a member of the armed services under the TDS (Tourist and Diplomatic Scheme). The registration document stated
  • Do Japanese imports have corrosion protection? 26 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
    Do imported cars from Japan such as 2015-2018 Volvo V40 and Volkswagen Golf have less corrosion protection that the equivalent UK models? Apparently salt...
  • MG RV8 - Researching the mileage of an imported classic car 24 Sep 2021 (Forum)
    The majority of the RV8's were built for the Japanese market.  Many have been re-imported back to the UK and I'm considering buying one from someone who has owned it for 17 years.  It was re-imported in 2000, he bought the car in 2004 and has an MOT certificate from the previous year
  • Importing a Japn Grey Import - How ??? 30 May 2011 (Forum)
    I am considering changing my elderly Corolla hatcback for a biger automatic estate car, and was wondering about getting a grey import (I already have a celica convertible grey) I was thinking of something like an Avensis  estate  (think they call it Caldina) or Corolla estate
  • My insurance company is disputing a payout on my Mitsubishi FTO - what should I do? 2 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a Mitsubishi FTO last year, it's an N-reg. Another driver went into the back of me. Now my FTO has been written off by the insurance saying its...
  • european union imports 6 Feb 2007 (Forum)
    A friend and work collegue of mine has been offered a large discount off a Nissan X Trail that is is advertised as `Eupopean Union Import`. Am I right in thinking there are insurance and re-sale implications to buying one of these,and probably the instruments would read in KPH rather than MPH
 

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