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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The latest version is tagged as the fastest and most technologically advanced Camaro ever built. As if the standard V8 Camaro is not enough, the ZL1 will feature a supercharger taking power to 550bhp and Chevrolet aiming to improve lap times, not just straight line speed by introducing six piston calipers and Magnetic Ride Control.

We have shipped many Camaro’s and developed the invisible IVA to ensure they stay as standard looking in the UK after the IVA test, but we are very much looking forward to bringing one of the first back to the UK

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The new control module works in modern canbus powered vehicles and provides safe connection for the additional lights required e.g. Rear Fog Light, Reversing Light, Side Repeater Indicators…

IVA, SVA and MOT requirements in the UK require imported vehicles to have an ‘e’ marked rear fog light, side repeater indicators, and amber indicators which are separate to the brake lights – wiring these incorrectly can damage the cars ECU / Smart Junction Box – a common problem in Camaro’s, Corvettes and Mustangs Shipped to the UK

We strongly advise against carrying out IVA modifications yourself – our engineers are trained in IVA modification requirements on all makes/models of vehicles.

The ShipMyCar LCU incorporates sensitive relays with diode protection and easy to reach fuses to protect the circuits and your vehicle.

Should you require any information on car shipping or the IVA modifications required to ship a car to the UK, please do not hesitate to contact us

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Both automakers have reasons to celebrate, however, because sales for each model are up year over year. Compared to 2009, Mustang sales climbed 10.6 percent and Camaro sales soared by 31.9 percent. Ford and General Motors are looking at positive numbers across the board, with the exception of GM’s now-defunct brands. Heck… even now-defunct Mercury sales rose one percent in 2010.

We import many Mustangs and Camaros to the UK and to be honest they are both awesome cars whether you are Team Ford or Team Chevy we can help you import either to the UK including shipping, IVA testing and DVLA registration

If you are interested in shipping a car to the UK you can get an instant shipping quote at ShipMyCar

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Modifications Required for IVA test:

• Side Repeator indicators added to fenders or wing mirrors – these must be wired in properly using appropriate backward current protection, sealing and heat dispersal. We use LED side lights placed within the wing mirrors to avoid the need to drill into bodywork – see the image of the white Camaro below to see one that was drilled into fender as per customer requirement

  

  

   

  

   

• Indicators at rear separated out from brake light and new high intensity LED added for amber flashing:

• Rear Fog Light – ensure light unit is appropriately e-marked, switch added to interior dash which must illuminate and display rear fog light symbol. Fog light must only operate within IVA guidelines

  

• Side lights added to headlights – these must be correctly sealed and wired to create zero additional load on the vehicle’s electrical system

All the above are included within our full import package which you can obtain an instant quotation on our Car Shipping Website here

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Arguably, engineers had their work cut out for them when it came time to working out the top mechanism — something designers never fretted over when penning the show car. GM worked to replace conventional aluminum bows and knuckles with composite parts to help retain the coupe’s roofline. The power top reportedly stows and deploys in 20 seconds, and is latched via a single, center-mounted handle.

Predictably, a power top mechanism, coupled with the requisite reinforcements, adds roughly 276 pounds to the Camaro’s curb weight, but output from both engine offerings remains unchanged. Six-cylinder cars continue to utilize GM’s 312-horsepower V-6, while Camaro SS models are fitted with GM’s 426-horsepower, 6.2-liter LS3 V-8. Both engines are available with either a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission, but SS cars fitted with the auto will lose 26 horsepower and 10 pound-feet of torque.

Although Camaro coupes are offered in an entry-level LS trim, Camaro Convertibles will only be offered in LS and SS forms. According to GM, an entry-level 1LT convertible stickers at $30,000 (including $850 in destination fees), signifying a $5270 premium over a comparable LT coupe. Pricing for SS models hasn’t been announced, but it’s expected a V-8 convertible will likely sticker in the neighborhood of $37,000.

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As petrol heads we understand that the worst thing about bringing a car back to the UK is the modifications for the IVA test – lights bolted on, holes drilled, horrible looking extra lights cut into bumpers etc etc

At ShipMyCar we always make our IVA modifications not only as safe on the vehicles delicate components as possible but also with as few modifications to the original look as we can manage and now we can go a huge step further….

Believe it or not, this Camaro has amber indicators and has passed a UK IVA test. Much nicer than those aftermarket clear lenses…..

What are invisible IVA modifications
New LED technology enables us to create amber bulbs which flash through red lenses, LED strips to hide away in wing mirrors and much more. By Invisible IVA we mean the car will look just like it did when it rolled off the production line

Why LED?
LED, or Light-Emitting Diodes have a very high intensity output, do not get hot and last up to 100,000 hours (basically the life of your car and then some). They are also highly directional which means they can shine straight through a red light cluster and give an amber light – perfect for IVA testing. With such a long life span they will never need changing except in very rare circumstances

Are they easy to change?
Our engineers at ShipMyCar have developed a method of fitting directional LED’s into adapted bulb holders so changing them is just like changing a normal car bulb, i.e. very very easily!

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