importing a lhd car to uk

Some info in this thread that may be of use to you

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63376

 

There may be import duty to pay, but there WILL be VAT to pay @ 17.5%..
This will have to be paid before you are able to register the car in the uk.

I think the hm customs web site is something like www.hmgov.c&e.com.

cheers, d

Edit: try this:

http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageImport_InfoGuides

 

The website is actually www.hmce.gov.uk
But you wouldn't really be expected to know that Dave, as you are a trillionaire tax exile in IoM!

 

a trillionaire now ? ... by eck ! Maybe I can just afford to go out tonight.
regards, Poor.

 

Tonight? your always on the pish

 

i think we should show a few manners and continue our enthusiastic discussion across the road in "The Cafe".
sound good, jaap ?

 

You will have to pay 10% Import duty, then 17.5% VAT. Probably insurance as well around 1.5% and shipping about £500.

I was looking at buying a car that was £18,500 in Bahrain, and once landed would cost around £25,000.

Once landed here you will need to have some work completed for the MOT. Depending on the age of the car, it may be just headlights (LHD-RHD), but it could well be more.

Once it has passed an MOT, you need to sort out insurance. Given the fact that the car is not UK registered, it may take a little phoning around.

With an MOT and a cover note in your sweaty mitts, you will need to go to the DVLA to apply for a registration no and car tax.

Hope this helps.....