Importing your car from Greece to the United Kingdom
We can help with the entire process
We can assist with any or all of the process of getting your vehicle registered in the United Kingdom.
Why choose My Car Import?
Most of the cars we register from Greece are already in the United Kingdom. However, if you require transportation don’t hesitate to mention in your quote request that you need us to collect the car. All cars are fully insured during their transit to the United Kingdom and we take care of all the customs entry paperwork and organise all of the transport making it a simple process to import your car.
Once your car has cleared customs and is delivered to our premises we modify the car
The car is modified and tested by ourselves for compliance in the United Kingdom.
After which all relevant testing is undertaken onsite at our privately owned IVA testing lane.
For cars that are under ten years old, on arrival in the UK, your car will need to comply to UK type approval. We can either do this with a process called mutual recognition or through IVA testing.
Every car is different and every manufacturer has different support standards for assisting their clients through the import process, so please enquire so we can discuss the optimum speed and cost option for your individual circumstances.
We manage the whole process on your behalf, whether that is dealing with the homologation team of your car’s manufacturer or the Department for Transport, so you can relax in the knowledge that you will be legally registered with the DVLA in the shortest time possible.
Left hand drive cars from Greece will require some modifications, including those to the headlight pattern to avoid glare for oncoming traffic, the speedo to display the miles per hour reading and the rear fog light if it is not already universally compliant.
We have built an extensive catalogue of the makes and models of car we have imported so can give you a quick cost estimate of what your individual car will require.
Over 10-year-old cars and classics are type approval exempt, but still require an MOT test and certain modifications prior to registration. The modifications depend on the age but are generally to the headlights and rear fog light. Vehicles over 40 years old do not require MOT testing and therefore we can register them remotely for you.
- We modify your car at our premises
- We test your car at our premises
- We take care of the entire process
Frequently asked questions
What is the process for importing cars under ten years old?
We do this using an IVA test. We have the only privately operated IVA testing facility in the UK, meaning your car will not be waiting for a testing slot at a government testing centre, which can take weeks, if not months to obtain. We IVA test every week on-site and therefore have the fastest turnaround to get your car registered and on UK roads.
Every car is different and every manufacturer has different support standards for assisting their clients through the import process, so please get a quote so we can discuss the optimum speed and cost option for your circumstances.
We manage the whole process on your behalf, whether that is dealing with the homologation team of your car’s manufacturer or the Department for Transport, so you can relax in the knowledge that you will be legally registered with the DVLA in the shortest time possible.
Australian cars may require some modifications, including the speedo to display an MPH reading and the rear fog light positioning if it is not already universally compliant.
We have built an extensive catalogue of the makes and models of cars we have imported so can give you an accurate estimate of what your car will require to be ready for its IVA test.
What is the process for importing cars over ten years old?
Cars over 10 years old are type approval exempt but still require a safety test, called an MOT, and similar modifications to an IVA test prior to registration. The modifications depend on the age but are generally to the rear fog light.
If your car is over 40 years old it does not need an MOT test and can be delivered directly to your UK address ahead of it being registered.
How long does it take to ship a car from Greece to the United Kingdom?
The shipping time can vary based on several factors. Typically, the transportation duration for shipping a car from Greece to the United Kingdom by container ranges from 5 to 10 days. However, it’s important to note that this is just an estimated timeframe, and actual shipping times can be influenced by factors such as the shipping route, carrier, customs procedures, and any potential delays.
The exact route taken by the carrier can vary, but typically, the car will be transported by sea from Greece to a port in the United Kingdom. Common arrival ports in the UK for car shipments include ports such as Southampton, Felixstowe, and Tilbury. However, the specific port of arrival may depend on the carrier and their services.
At My Car Import we take care of the entire process of getting your car here and there are other options like roll on roll off and road freight.
We will always do our best to offer you the most cost effective way of transporting your car to the United Kingdom in a timely manner.
Can we import your motorbike from Greece to the United Kingdom?
We can assist with the importation of your motorbike to the United Kingdom from Greece. Just fill in the quote form and we will let you know more about the process.