Posted on 22/10/2019 14:13
I have bought a new motorhome in Germany, and expect delivery February 2020.
As the process of importing is rather more complicated than expected I wondered if anybody would have experience in this venture.
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Posted on 22/10/2019 23:08
OK. Why. Will it come right hand drive. I take it it's because it was cheaper but if tariffs come in on imported goods after or if it ever happens Brexit, it could cost you even more. Anyway, surely the dealer should do all the paperwork for you home and abroad.
Posted on 22/10/2019 23:08 by lornalou1OK. Why. Will it come right hand drive. I take it it's because it was cheaper but if tariffs come in on imported goods after or if it ever happens Brexit, it could cost you even more. Anyway, surely the dealer should do all the paperwork for you home and abroad.
Posted on 23/10/2019 07:22
That extra tarrif cost is not private import unique.
If the desired MH was purchased via a UK dealer then if post Brexit import tarrifs actually come in surely these tarrifs will still apply?
If they do come in, then European MHs etc will evidently cost more , but so will UK built ones as we make no base vehicles or just about any of the kit they are fitted out with, most being items from the EU.
Posted on 23/10/2019 07:41
The reason why the OP has purchased a vehicle from over there is irrelevant.
It's over 40 years since I last imported a car into the uk so the memory on the process faded. Anyway I purchased the car tax free in the UK, exported it then had to re-import.
Google search came up with this which may help:
Posted on 23/10/2019 09:48
Not sure why anyone would question why the OP is self importing, surely that is his prerogative? I am not sure what complications the OP is experiencing. From what I have seen on other forums it has to be registered in Germany and re-registered in the UK when it arrives ( probably all in Oneputt's link?). Assuming for the moment that Brexit doesn't cause any issue, given the time frame its only an issue if we leave with no deal suddenly. Fingers crossed for the OP that there is a spike in the value of Sterling when he comes to pay for it!!!
David
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Posted on 22/10/2019 14:13 by MachbusterI have bought a new motorhome in Germany, and expect delivery February 2020.
As the process of importing is rather more complicated than expected I wondered if anybody would have experience in this venture.
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Posted on 23/10/2019 07:22 by ocsidThat extra tarrif cost is not private import unique.
If the desired MH was purchased via a UK dealer then if post Brexit import tarrifs actually come in surely these tarrifs will still apply?
If they do come in, then European MHs etc will evidently cost more , but so will UK built ones as we make no base vehicles or just about any of the kit they are fitted out with, most being items from the EU.
Posted on 23/10/2019 09:48 by DavidKlyneNot sure why anyone would question why the OP is self importing, surely that is his prerogative? I am not sure what complications the OP is experiencing. From what I have seen on other forums it has to be registered in Germany and re-registered in the UK when it arrives ( probably all in Oneputt's link?). Assuming for the moment that Brexit doesn't cause any issue, given the time frame its only an issue if we leave with no deal suddenly. Fingers crossed for the OP that there is a spike in the value of Sterling when he comes to pay for it!!!
David
Posted on 23/10/2019 09:48 by DavidKlyneNot sure why anyone would question why the OP is self importing, surely that is his prerogative? I am not sure what complications the OP is experiencing. From what I have seen on other forums it has to be registered in Germany and re-registered in the UK when it arrives ( probably all in Oneputt's link?). Assuming for the moment that Brexit doesn't cause any issue, given the time frame its only an issue if we leave with no deal suddenly. Fingers crossed for the OP that there is a spike in the value of Sterling when he comes to pay for it!!!
David
Posted on 23/10/2019 16:27 by lornalou1Just being nosey David, is there a law against that.
Posted on 23/10/2019 21:24
No law at all and I am sure the OP would be happy to answer your question but to me it came over as a bit too direct to be a general expression of interest, it seemed to me as though you were demanding to know? Perhaps it's just a nuance of language?
David
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