Importing your car to the United Kingdom

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We take care of the entire process

From start to finish we can import your car safely to the United Kingdom, make the modifications, and then register it for you.

Shipping

The entire process of collecting your car, loading your car, and shipping your car is managed by us.

Transport

Any transportation that is required is also taken care of with an extensive network of transport partners.

Customs

We take care of the customs paperwork on your behalf to ensure you avoid any additional charges.

Paperwork

All of the paperwork required to register your car is taken care of on your behalf.

Modifications

We modify your car at our premises to ensure it is compliant in the United Kingdom.

Inclusive

An all inclusive service from start to finish with a team that imports hundreds of cars each month.

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We have imported cars from almost every corner of the world

At My Car Import we offer the unique service of completely handling your interests while importing a car into the UK from anywhere in the world. With many years experience commercially importing and exporting cars around the world, we realise how complicated a process it is if you have no prior experience. We are here to help and are pleased to offer you a fast, friendly, personal service to meet your specific car import requirements.

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Where are you importing your car from?

The process is slightly different for all cars. If you want more information on importing a car from a specific location then we recommend reading on:

Within the EU

We can assist with the process of importing from all of the EU countries to the United Kingdom

Outside of the EU

We can import cars from nearly anywhere in the world, whether that is the states or Australia.

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Will I pay import tax?

Are you moving to the UK?

If you are moving to the UK, have lived outside the UK for more than 12 months and have owned the car for more than 6 months, you will be eligible for a tax and duty free import.

To qualify, you will complete a Transfer of Residency application with HMRC. Customers of My Car Import have access to handy guides to complete this application.

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Have you bought a car from the EU?

Vehicles registered in the EU attract 20% import VAT, based on the purchase price of the car and any associated transport costs to bring it to the UK. The import VAT is calculated on your purchase invoice for the car, or a recent valuation if the invoice is more than 3 months old.

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Have you bought a car from outside the EU?

Vehicles registered outside the EU attract 20% import VAT and 10% import Duty, based on the purchase price of the car and any associated transport costs to bring it to the UK. The import VAT is calculated on your purchase invoice for the car, or a recent valuation if the invoice is more than 3 months old.

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Have you bought a classic car?

Vehicles over 30 years old qualify for a special rate of taxation, due to their historical interest, similar to an antiquity.

You will pay 5% import VAT and no import Duty, based on the purchase price of the car and any associated transport costs to bring it to the UK. The import VAT is calculated on your purchase invoice for the car, or a recent valuation if the invoice is more than 3 months old.

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Have you got a car that was formerly UK registered?

If you exported a car from the UK and are now returning with it, you may be able to import the car back into the UK tax free, as long as you can provide a UK purchase invoice when you acquired the car, along with a copy of your former UK V5C logbook.

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