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Lotus Certificate of Conformity

Your Assurance of Excellence and Compliance

At Lotus, we are dedicated to crafting sports cars that exemplify precision engineering, cutting-edge technology, and pure driving pleasure. Our Lotus Certificate of Conformity stands as a testament to our commitment to excellence and ensures that your Lotus vehicle complies with essential standards and regulations.

What is a Lotus Certificate of Conformity?

A Lotus Certificate of Conformity is an official document that certifies that your Lotus vehicle conforms to the relevant regulations and standards in your region or country. It serves as tangible proof that your Lotus car meets the necessary legal and environmental requirements.

Why is a Certificate of Conformity Important?

  1. Legal Compliance: Many countries and regions have stringent regulations governing the use of motor vehicles. Possessing a Lotus Certificate of Conformity ensures that your vehicle aligns with these regulations, helping you avoid legal complications.
  2. Environmental Responsibility: Lotus is committed to environmental responsibility. Our vehicles are designed and manufactured with a focus on sustainability. A Certificate of Conformity attests to our dedication to minimizing our environmental footprint.
  3. Resale Value: When you decide to sell or transfer ownership of your Lotus vehicle, having a Certificate of Conformity can enhance its resale value. Prospective buyers are often more confident in purchasing a vehicle that comes with official documentation of compliance.

How to Obtain a Lotus Certificate of Conformity

Obtaining a Lotus Certificate of Conformity for your vehicle is a straightforward process:

  1. Contact Lotus: Reach out to Lotus’s customer support or your nearest authorized Lotus dealer to request a Certificate of Conformity for your specific vehicle model.
  2. Provide Necessary Information: You’ll typically need to provide details such as your vehicle’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and your location to facilitate the certification process.
  3. Review and Documentation: Lotus experts will review your request and assess your vehicle’s compliance with regional and international standards.
  4. Issuance: Once your vehicle is verified as conforming to the required standards, Lotus will issue the Certificate of Conformity.

Trust Lotus for Excellence and Compliance

With a Lotus Certificate of Conformity, you can revel in the exhilaration of driving your Lotus vehicle, knowing that it meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. We take pride in delivering sports cars that not only perform extraordinarily but also adhere to the regulations that matter to you.

For more information or to request a Certificate of Conformity for your Lotus vehicle, please contact our customer support or visit your nearest authorized Lotus dealer.

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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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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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