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Importing a Bowler car to the UK follows similar procedures as importing any other car from abroad. Here are the key steps you should consider:

  1. Research UK Regulations: Before importing a Bowler car to the UK, research and understand the regulations set by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the UK government for importing cars. Make sure the car meets the safety and emissions standards required for the UK.
  2. Choose a Shipping Method: Determine the shipping method for transporting the Bowler to the UK. You can either use a reputable car shipping company or drive the car if it’s already in Europe.
  3. Customs Clearance: Ensure you have all the necessary documentation for customs clearance, including the car’s registration and any other required paperwork. You may need to pay import duties and taxes upon entry into the UK.
  4. Obtain UK Type Approval: Depending on the car’s specifications and compliance with UK regulations, you might need to obtain UK Type Approval to ensure the Bowler is road-legal in the country.
  5. Vehicle Registration: Once the Bowler car arrives in the UK and clears customs, you’ll need to register it with the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) and obtain UK license plates.
  6. Insurance: Before driving the Bowler on UK roads, make sure you have adequate insurance coverage for the car.
  7. Roadworthiness: Ensure the Bowler is roadworthy and complies with the necessary safety standards before using it on UK roads.

It’s essential to stay up-to-date with the latest regulations and requirements for importing cars to the UK, as they might change over time. Therefore, it’s recommended to seek advice from a professional car import/export service or the DVSA to ensure a smooth and legal import process for your Bowler car.

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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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