The Import Process.
If your reading this,
then you have obviously decided on what Japanese car you want to import, down to the
finest detail, we at 16s17s18s can source you that car. If you wish to Import a
car using us, there are some simple steps below for you to read so that you
fully understand the Importation process.
We
Find It.
When you have decided
what vehicle you want, give us a call, E-mail or come and visit the office, we will
gather some quotes for you from live auctions so that you see how much they
cost to buy, this can take a few days so that we get an accurate average price
on the vehicle. We will arrange an appointment with you to discuss your
requirements in person, or over the telephone (you decide). At this stage we
strongly advise you to check your insurance as you will have to provide us with
a cover note based on the chassis number of the car you are buying for us to register the car in your name (this
will be required at a later date).
We Buy
It.
If your happy with the
quote that we have provided we will then go ahead and place the bid, at this
stage we will need a 50% deposit on the overall quote before we purchase the
vehicle. This is Security for us as this proves a genuine customer and not a
time waster, once the vehicle has been bought it is final , you will lose part
of your deposit if you pull out at this time.
They
Ship It.
If the bid is
successful our buyers in Japan will transport your vehicle to the docks in
Japan for shipping into the UK. The ships leave Japan as a rule every 2 weeks, except for holiday
periods . It usually takes 4-5 weeks to arrive at Southampton after departing
from Japan.
We
Collect It.
Soon as your car docks
at Southampton it gets unloaded and processed through to customs this takes 2-3
days. We can then pick your car up, after Shipping VAT and Duty is paid. Once
collected we will take the car for a test drive making a list of faults (if
any), once we do this we discuss your options this normally being tyres, brake
pads ect, we then take the car to our mechanic for an MOT.
We
Legalise It.
Once the MOT is passed we then send the
valid MOT certificate along with your
insurance cover note, customs clearance note from the docks (this is sent after the vehicle has been collected by
ourselves and can take up to 2 weeks depending on UK public holidays). We send
these documents to the DVLA for processing part of the process is an Interpol
check this can take up to 1 week. With all this been complete the DVLA will
notify us by post, your new number plate
details, we will then fit your number plate stick a tax disc on the window give
it a full valet and your car is ready to go.
We
Deliver It.
After the remainder of
your balance is clear we can hand you the keys either by delivering the car to
you, or as most of our customers do, enjoy driving it home yourself.
We import the vehicle
for a flat fee there are no hidden costs or stupid surcharges we honestly and
openly discuss shipping VAT Duty costs Ect. Basically we import the vehicle on
your behalf we just make it easy for you.
16s17s18s can offer
warranties on Japanese Auction Imports but at extra cost