For an instant estimate of the costs involved in doing this, please use our calculator below:

Please note the guidelines are always subject to change, a great resource for information can be found here: Ukrainian Refugee Help

We are happy to assist with any questions you may have on the process from import tax / C110 / ToR forms through IVA / MOT testing and DVLA registration.

For more information please email: info@shipmycar.co.uk

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So how will this affect car shipping and UK car imports?

Car Import Duty / VAT

A trade agreement was reached meaning you will not have to pay any duty on importing a car into the UK. You will however have to pay VAT on the value of the car you are bringing here.

For example, you are buying a £10,000 Toyota from Germany, you will be liable for £2,000 worth of VAT @ 20%

However, if the vehicle is over thirty years of age, say a nice classic Porsche from Germany. Then there is a reduced rate of VAT at just 5%

It gets even better if you are relocating to the UK from Europe. If you can prove you lived outside the UK at least 12 months and owned the car at least 6 months, then it will be subject to zero VAT and zero duty. This is the HMRC Transfer of Residence scheme

Customs Clearance

Following Brexit customs clearance procedures have changed.

First, you need to ensure the vehicle has been correctly exported from the European country. You will ned the paperwork to prove this on import to the UK.

A proper customs entry must then be carried out (C384 / ToR) and submitted via a customs agent to HMRC

You will then receive confirmation all is good in the way of a NOVA letter, which can be used to register the car with the DVLA.

Car Imports by a Company

From 1st January 2021 (after the transition period), if you are importing the vehicle to the UK as a VAT registered company, you will need to have an EORI number that starts with GB

Vehicle Type Approval

During the Transition Period the EU type approval rules will still apply. In the UK up until 1 January 2021 the existing VCA rules will remain. Therefore, the VCA will continue to act as an EU Technical Service and EU Type Approval Authority. This means that the VCA can continue to issue EU approvals (‘e11’) and they will continue to be accepted in the EU.

UK and EU technical standards will be aligned immediately after 31 December 2020

IVA / MSVA Testing

Following the transition period it is likely type-approvals issued in the UK will no longer be valid for sales or registrations on the EU market.

We would imagine current IVA rules to be continued into 2021

Exchange Rates

A strong GBP will help all stages of purchasing and importing a car into the UK.

From the initial purchase of the vehicle to shipping costs which are billed in USD, the strength of UK currency will make an impact to your car shipping process.

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The modifications are carried out using our in-house developed light control module to ensure the existing brake and indicator feeds are split safely and do not put any additional strain on the vehicle’s sensitive electrical systems

Here is a short video showing the light modifications in action:

Car Shipping

If you are thinking of shipping a Corvette or any other car to the UK and require further information, please visit us at www.shipmycar.co.uk

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In this article we will be discussing the rear light clusters which are made up of many tiny LED’s and a control module integrated into the clusters

For anybody thinking of shipping a GT500 to the UK we strongly advise against carrying out the below work on your car unless you are a trained IVA engineer. Our engineers are experienced in all makes/models of US vehicles shipped to the UK

The best way to modify a car shipped to the UK for the IVA test is to ensure modifications are carried out how they would have been in the factory, and ensuring no additional load is placed upon the sensitive electronics

We take apart the rear light clusters, dismantle each light control board and painstakingly replace each individual LED with the correct colour and intensity for UK road usage:

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From 29th October 2011 completed goods vehicles having a Gross Vehicle Weight of not more than 3500kgs (approval category N!) will become subject to the new EC requirements.

This introduces IVA to vehicles previously subject to SVA. The new IVA includes more inspection items than SVA and aligns more closely to the passenger car requirements.

In order to make the change, applications for SVA will not be accepted following close of business on 23rd September 2011

IVA / SVA Imported Pickup

For more information on testing and modification requirements or for a quote for us to carry out all of the work for you, please contact us at ShipMyCar.co.uk or call 01908 887917

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Amazing video of what can happen with a sudden tyre burst:

Shipping a Porsche to UK

Shipping a Porsche to the UK is relatively straightforward, you can import them with just £50 duty and then 20% VAT as they are classed as EC Returning vehicles. For IVA testing on the Porsche you need to ensure the headlights are e-marked with washers (if HID) – and that they can be adjusted to point the correct way. The rear light clusters also need to have e-marked fog light lenses.

For an instant shipping quote please visit ShipMyCar

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The numbers are impressive as well. The magazine posted a 0-60 mph time of 4.1 seconds and knocked out the 1/4 mile in 12.3 seconds @ 117.2 mph. They were also able to record the best lateral acceleration figures yet – 1.02g – and published the first lap times of the Laguna Seca we’ve seen so far – a 1:39.5.

You can watch Road & Track’s video review of the 2012 Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca below:

Shipping a Mustang Boss 302 to UK

The 2012 Mustang is no problem for us at ShipMyCar to import into the UK and perform IVA modification and testing on. The rear light cluster can be utilised to add LED lights providing an Invisible IVA modification. All additional lights are added using our Lighting Control Unit which provides adequate back EMF protection using relays and diodes.

For an instant quote on Mustang car shipping please visit us at ShipMyCar.co.uk

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Pricing is set at $79,000 so you should be able to get one on the road here in the UK for (roughly) £68k once you have paid UK import duty at 10%, VAT at 20% and a fully comprehensive import package from ShipMyCar.co.uk which includes US transport, container shipping, marine insurance, customs administration, IVA testing, DVLA registration and road tax.

We can also bump power up with either Ford Racing or Roush superchargers.

Shipping a Mustang Boss 302S to UK

We can handle the full import of your Mustang to the UK including everything from collection in the USA to IVA testing and DVLA registration here in the UK – for a full quote please use our unique instant quote system at ShipMyCar

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This 2010 Camaro is fresh from the USA and with us for our full Invisible IVA modifications, testing and DVLA registration

Shipping a Camaro to the UK

Shipping a Camaro to the UK with ShipMyCar is very straightforward – we take care of everything from US transport, customs, shipping, marine insurance, unloading, UK customs, IVA modifications, DVLA registration and road tax.

Information on importing a Camaro to the UK

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David is no stranger to shipping US cars back to the UK, he was one of the first to ship an Escalade to the UK when he played for Manchester United, with a number of his vehicles being custom wrapped in grey

If he decides to bring the Camaro back to the UK he will require IVA testing and modifications that go with it

Shipping a Camaro to the UK

We ship Chevrolet Camaros back to the UK all the time and so are very experienced with the IVA modifications necessary -we have even developed a Light Control Unit to safely alter the lights at the rear of the vehicle to separate the brake and indicators and add side repeaters. We also use LED lights to provide completely invisible IVA modifications

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