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We assist in obtaining a Certificate of Conformity if necessary

Manufacturer Contact

We have direct contact with manufacturers to source your Certificate of Conformity at the correct pricing and in the right format.

GB Conversion IVA

For the majority of DVLA registration applications, a secondary certification process is needed, known as a GB Conversion IVA. We handle this whole process for you.

DVLA Registrations

Our team have direct contact with the DVLA, with a registration turnaround time of 10 working days, once we have all relevant paperwork to support your application.

Dedicated support team

We are here throughout the process of importing your car so you don't have to deal with a plethora of companies throughout the process.

What is a Certificate of Conformity?

A European Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is an official document issued by a car manufacturer or its authorized representative that certifies a car's compliance with European Union (EU) standards and regulations. This certificate ensures that the car meets the necessary safety, emissions, and environmental requirements set by the EU for road cars.

The CoC contains important information about the car, including its make, model, technical specifications, and identification numbers, such as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and the type-approval number. This document is essential when registering a car in an EU member state, especially when importing a car from one EU country to another.

If you purchase a new car within the EU or are importing a used car from another EU country, you may need to obtain a CoC to register the car in your country of residence. The process for obtaining a CoC varies depending on the manufacturer and the country where the car was produced or first registered. Generally, you can request a CoC from the car manufacturer or its authorized representative in your country.

How do you get a CoC?

We assist hundreds of customers each month to register their cars with a CoC. It is one of the most popular routes to registration but not always the best depending on the car.

Once you fill out a quote we will provide you with the most cost-effective way to register your car. If you need help simply ordering the CoC then we can help solely with that.

But as a full-service import company, we are here to take the hassle out of registering your car. Don’t hesitate to get in touch as we can take care of your import at any point of the process (even if you are yet to transport it to the United Kingdom).

We like to say no two cars are alike so getting a quote is the best way to know for certain!

How much does a Certificate of Conformity cost?

The price varies between manufacturers and in some cases it can cost thousands.

If your car was originally made within the EU it should have been issued a CoC when you purchased it.

In the event that you don’t have a CoC and you need one for registering a car then it is at the manufacturer’s discretion as to how much they can charge for a replacement.

If you need advice on getting your car registered we can assist with the entire process. Get in touch for a quotation using our quote request form.

We can supply a range of Certificates of Conformity for your vehicle

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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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