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Importing your car from Poland to the United Kingdom

Why choose My Car Import?

Our quotes are fully inclusive and based entirely on your requirements. You can find out more about the process of importation of your car on this page, but don’t hesitate to get in touch and speak with a member of staff.

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.

  • We modify your car at our premises
  • We test your car at our premises
  • We take care of the entire process
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We then register your car for you.

Once all prerequisites are satisfied, My Car Import takes care of the car registration process. From obtaining UK registration plates to completing necessary paperwork with the DVLA, we handle the details to ensure a smooth and hassle-free registration experience for your imported car.

We then deliver or you can collect your car.

Your polish car can be collected or we can deliver it to you.

We take care of the entire process

Even if you just need us to help with the paperwork at the end of the process.

How long does it take to transport a car from Poland to the UK?

The time it takes to transport a car from Poland to the UK can vary depending on the shipping method and other logistical factors. The two common methods for transporting a car between these two locations are:

Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) Shipping:

This method involves driving the car onto a specialized Ro-Ro vessel, securing it for the journey, and then driving it off at the destination port in the UK. The transit time for Ro-Ro shipping from Poland to the UK is usually around 3 to 7 days, depending on the specific shipping route and carrier.

Container Shipping:

Alternatively, the car can be transported inside a shipping container. The car is loaded into the container, secured for shipping, and then unloaded at the destination port in the UK. The transit time for container shipping from Poland to the UK is typically around 5 to 10 days, again depending on the shipping line and route.

Please note that these transit times are rough estimates and can be influenced by various factors such as weather conditions, port congestion, and the shipping company’s schedule. Additionally, customs clearance and documentation procedures can also impact the overall shipping time.

For precise and up-to-date information on the shipping time from Poland to the UK, we recommend filling out a quote form with your specific requirements and the current shipping situation.

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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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For a no obligation quotation to import your car fill out our quote form.

We have imported thousands of cars from around the world into the United Kingdom and we have over 25 years experience doing so.

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