Easily. Complete our quote form and give us the information we need. Our team of agents will create a bespoke quote based on your requirements. If you’re happy with your quote, the process begins.

We’ll ask you a few questions about your car’s location and establish whether you’re looking for us to collect it from your chosen address. If you are, we’ll carefully plan the most efficient route for transporting your car to the nearest port.

My Car Import has worked hard to build longstanding and trusted relationships with our overseas transportation agents, so you can trust that your car is in good, safe hands.

Once your car arrives at the port, the shipping process is set in motion. Drawing upon their extensive experience importing cars from Australia to the UK with My Car Import, our car shipping operations team steps in. These experts are entrusted with the responsibility of managing our clients’ vehicles with the utmost care.

If you want ease of shipping, My Car Import can take care of the entire process. This includes the scheduling of your car’s ocean freight, loading, and unloading.

Handing it over to us means that you don’t have to worry about anything whilst your vehicle is at sea. The added value of the customer portal allows you to remain updated on the estimated travel and arrival dates.

We ship cars using shared containers. That means sharing the cost of the container with other cars we’re importing on behalf of our clients. It allows you to reap the benefits of a reduced rate for importing your car to the UK.

Let’s talk about container shipment. While there are numerous ways to import a car such as air, land, and sea, we prefer container shipping due to the safety and security it provides. It’s also the most cost-effective. Our expert team carefully loads your vehicle onto the shipping container to ensure it is at minimal risk of damage. If you would like a dedicated 20ft container for your car, however, please ask, as we also supply this for our clients.

We also understand that you might be relocating to the United Kingdom. If you are a transferring resident, you can also include your possessions within your vehicle. We’ll gladly discuss this with you should you require more information.

When your car arrives in the UK, our dedicated team takes charge of the unloading process and efficiently manages all aspects of customs clearance, including the necessary paperwork.

The paperwork involved during the shipping process can be overwhelming. As you’re possibly aware, it only takes one small error for things to go haywire quite quickly. This can have a knock-on effect and before you know it, you’ve got yourself a delay.

It always pays to work with a company that oversees the whole process, it means that your paperwork is handled efficiently, and the stress is taken away from the rigmarole of clearing the vehicle through customs.

Fear not, we’ll get your car through customs and free you from the complications that regularly occur. We’ll also ensure that you pay the right amount, and don’t get caught up in paying unnecessary add-ons.

Following the successful customs clearance and the unloading of the container, we arrange the transportation of your vehicle to our facility in Castle Donnington.

My Car Import is fully responsible for managing and handling your car in the UK, providing you with peace of mind throughout the importation process.

The time taken to get your car to the UK can fluctuate due to several factors. These variables include the shipping route, available vessels, port processing time in the UK, customs, and the organisations in the UK involved in testing and registering the vehicle.

On average, the importation process typically spans a timeframe of approximately 10 to 16 weeks depending on individual requirements.

To make the process more efficient, planning and coordination are imperative. Careful consideration of shipping logistics, customs protocols, and other essential details can help streamline the process and minimise any potential delays.

Getting your car back to the UK relies on a well-executed importation process that is compliant with all necessary regulations.

Many customers importing their cars from Australia to the UK are doing so as part of a wider relocation process. Under these circumstances, you can apply for the Transfer of Residence (ToR) scheme.

The ToR scheme allows individuals who are moving their usual place of residence from a country outside the UK to bring their personal belongings, including cars, without paying import duties and taxes.

To meet the eligibility criteria for the ToR scheme, you need to prove that you have lived outside of the UK for a certain period and that you’re relocating your main residence to the UK.

Applications for the ToR scheme are via the UK government’s official website. You will need to provide personal information, details about your move, and information about the items you are bringing with you, including your car.

You may also need to include proof of residence in Australia, proof of intended residence in the UK, proof of car ownership and usage, and other relevant documentation. Your application will be reviewed by the UK customs authorities who may request additional information or clarification if needed.

If your application is approved, you will receive a Transfer of Residence approval reference number. This reference number is crucial for claiming the benefits of the scheme, including potential exemptions or reductions in import duties and taxes for your car.

We’d be more than happy to provide more information on this should you need it.