importing 66 samba

hi guys,

wondering if anyone knows of a good import company i can talk to about bringing my 66 samba over from the UK when i emigrate with my family next year.

Any clues about any pitfalls to look out for would also be appreciated. I've mailed a few vehicle importers but they don't seem to want to reply.

It seems Oz is more stringent on vehicle compliance than the UK so i was wondering what modifications might be necessary for her to be deemed road worthy. She;s an LHD model, would that be a problem?

Also regarding import duty, if i already own the vehicle do i still have to pay a valuation based tax to customs? Or does that only apply to import companies who are looking to import to sell?

any help is greatly appreciated!

thanks!,
Mitch

[ Edited on 10-10-2007 by mitchdavies ]

[ Edited on 10-10-2007 by mitchdavies ]

search for Boomerdog

He brought his oval over a year or so ago

Barry

sent u2u. loads of info!

thanks guys, thats really helpful info. Guess i'll get on that DOTARS site and try to decode what they have there.

After that i just have to give the wife that its still a good idea to bring the mistress along! 😀