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Importing a car 14 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I will be returning to the UK from Switzerland and would like to return with my pride and joy. Are the costs of importing very high and is it complicated?... -
How important is the heat shield 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
A heat shield at the back of my Vauxhall Astra H has fallen off. I think it protects the fuel tank but I'm not 100% sure. How important is it to get... -
Matter of import 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a 2007 Audi S3 with 14,000 miles and two owners. I've been informed the car was originally imported from Germany to Jersey by the first... -
Should I use an imported car's build date or import date when insuring it in the UK? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
When insuring an imported vehicle, do I use the manufacture date or the date of first UK registration? -
Imports 7 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am replacing a 2003 Mondeo Ghia diesel estate with over eleven months MoT and 175,000 miles on the clock which has been an excellent car, owned by myself... -
Should I buy an imported VW Golf? 18 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is buying a Japanese imported VW from a UK dealer advisable? -
Can I import a car from Japan? 3 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
What are the potential problems with importing a car from Japan? -
Import duty and taxes - is this right? 6 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
What would the import charges be for importing a 1966 Ford Mustang from the USA? Do you have to register the car before it arrives? -
What are the pitfalls of buying an imported Porsche? 28 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a used right hand drive SUV for sale at a private dealer. It is a 2012 Porsche Cayenne petrol and it has been imported from Germany. It appears... -
Import Agent trustworthy? 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of importing a used Lexus RX hybrid, and I have come across the website of Algy's Motors, Bristol. Do you have any knowledge of this company,... -
Question of import 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
A puzzling conversation with SAGA Insurance (which insured my previous Daihatsu Fourtrak) culminated in a refusal to insure my current VW Caddy Maxi on... -
Should I buy a Japanese import Volkswagen Golf? 22 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
A local garage has several VW Golfs - allJjapanese imports and automatic - all listed as one owners. What are the pitfalls of buying one and is it possible... -
What are the cons of buying an imported car? 26 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2009 Volvo XC90 which has been imported from Singapore. What potential pitfalls should I be aware of? -
Car tax and imported cars? 13 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
On reading on some of the comments regarding car road tax I came across mention that on an imported car the first registration date for the calculation... -
If I import a 2016 vehicle back to the UK, will it be registered as the year of import or manufacture? 9 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a vehicle with a 2016 registration, which is currently in the £0 annual road tax bracket. I'm planning to export this vehicle to Cyprus, where I... -
Buying an import from a UK dealer 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Motorpoint are selling "new" and "unregistered" Daihatsus and possibly Fords imported from Southern Ireland. The Daihatsu Sirion 1.3 SX which as far as... -
Is it difficult to insure an imported car? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a Japanese import and I wonder what difference it might make to an insurance policy. Does the country it's imported from make a difference?... -
How can I find out the history of an imported car? 5 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Hiace which was registered in the UK in 2004 and converted into a campervan. I am told this is an import. How do I find out where it was... -
Are Japanese imports safe to buy? 14 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
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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...
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