We can handle the whole process of importing your car from Australia, including the export, shipping, customs clearance, UK inland trucking, compliance testing and DVLA registration. We handle the whole process, saving you time, hassle and unforeseen costs.
Our quotes are fully inclusive and tailored to your specific import to the UK. On this page you will find information about the vehicle import process, to find out the costs involved in importing a vehicle from Australia to the UK please fill in quote form and we will get back to you with a quote.
From years of importing cars from Australia to the UK, we have carefully selected car shipping specialists who operate out of all the major ports in Australia to handle our client’s cars. We offer complimentary collection within the city limits of Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth but can add a quote to collect your vehicle from further a field in Australia at your request. We typically ship the vehicles using shared containers, this allows you to benefit from a reduced rate for importing your vehicle to the UK due to sharing the cost of the container with other cars we are importing on behalf of clients. Container shipment is a safe and secure way to import your vehicle into the UK and is often the most cost effective. If you would like a dedicated 20ft container for your vehicle then please ask, as we also supply this for our clients.
When importing a vehicle from Australia, there are four different ways to clear customs in the UK, depending on the vehicles origin, age and your circumstances:
For vehicles that are under ten years old, on arrival in the UK, your vehicle will need to comply to UK type approval. We do this using an IVA test. We have the only privately operated IVA testing facility in the UK, meaning your vehicle 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 individual circumstances.
We manage the whole process on your behalf, whether that is dealing with the homologation team of your vehicle’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.
Australian cars may require some modifications, including the speedo to display an MPH reading and the rear fog light positioning if it is not already universally compliant.
We have built an extensive catalogue of the makes and models of vehicle we have imported so can give you an accurate estimate of what your individual car will require to be ready for its IVA test.
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 vehicle is over 40 years old it does not need an MOT test and can be delivered direct to your UK address ahead of it being registered.
Are you a transferring resident?
A large number of individuals decide to bring their vehicles back from Australia taking advantage of the tax free incentives offered when relocating.
We can assist in taking care of the vehicle whilst you are in the process of moving. If you have chosen to ship your personal belongings along with your vehicle in the same container we are also on hand to collect the vehicle on your behalf.
With a dedicated in house TOR expert, we can help with your application for a transfer of residency should you have any issues.
Worrying about getting your vehicle registered is something we want to be an easy process for you. Don’t hesitate to get in touch regarding any queries about the TOR process.
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Innovations in car shipping mean that we can bundle your vehicle in with other vehicles in the same container heading for our premises. This greatly reduces the cost to you and ensures that the vehicle is safe on its journey from Australia. For a more accurate price we always recommend getting in touch for a quote as we provide bespoke transport solutions for your vehicle – so we always want to make sure the price is reflective of when you ask for a quote, not from a library.
