Qatar → United Kingdom
Importing your car from Qatar to the United Kingdom
Deregistration, shipping, testing and DVLA registration – handled end to end.
- Export plates arranged in Qatar
- Transit insurance to replacement value
- Headlight and speedometer modifications
- Our own DVLA Account Manager
Deregistration
Deregistration of the vehicle
Prior to shipping the car out of Qatar, the car will need to be deregistered and you must acquire export plates. This straightforward process allows you to then transport your vehicle to our Qatar team for shipment preparation.
After arrival at the depot, the car is loaded into a shipping container with careful attention. Our handpicked agents in Qatar will go on to securely fasten your car in place for its journey. Optional transit insurance is available to cover replacement value during transport.
Testing
Testing & modifications
Upon UK arrival, vehicles undergo required tests and modifications. Modifications will include adjusting the headlights so they have the correct beam patterns for use in the UK as well as changing the speedometer to show miles per hour.
Cars under ten years old require IVA testing, while older vehicles need MOT certification proving roadworthiness.
As we successfully lobbied for our clients to have access to our own My Car Import dedicated DVLA Account Manager, registration approval processes faster. New plates are fitted and the vehicle readied for collection or delivery.
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Frequently asked questions
Every vehicle is different. If yours isn’t covered here, just ask.
How long does it take to ship a car from Qatar to the United Kingdom?
Shipping duration varies considerably based on multiple factors. Generally, the shipping time can range from a few weeks to a couple of months.
Key variables include shipping routes, port congestion, customs procedures, weather conditions and the carrier selected. Direct routes are faster than multi-stop alternatives. The distance between Qatar and the United Kingdom is considerable, so even with efficient shipping methods, transit times will still be measured in weeks.
What is the process for importing cars under ten years old?
We do this using an IVA test. We have a 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.
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.
Importing from somewhere else?
We collect from right across the EU. Pick a country for the guide to bringing a car home from there.
North America
Asia–Pacific
Middle East
Europe outside the EU
Africa