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importing 66 samba
mitchdavies - October 10th, 2007 at 10:25 PM

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 ]


Bizarre - October 11th, 2007 at 08:27 AM

search for Boomerdog

He brought his oval over a year or so ago

Barry


vwjon - October 11th, 2007 at 09:18 AM

sent u2u. loads of info!


mitchdavies - October 12th, 2007 at 05:16 AM

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! :D