Jonny thank you for this excellent video and guide. I’ve been wanting to do this for some time and finally took the plunge last month. I have my 1981 DMC DeLorean arriving in November from Los Angeles with the help of CRF Rinkens 😀
@TheLateBrakeShow
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sam, this is great news to hear. DeLorean is a choice purchase too. My son will be very jealous.
@joelstatosky3381
3 жыл бұрын
Good car under appreciated here in the states. As a penalty for taking the delorean, I will need to take one of your eurospec 635csi's.
@davidp7414
3 жыл бұрын
Did it work out?
@welshwrangler
3 жыл бұрын
@@davidp7414 yep the car arrived just before Christmas. The shipping process was straight forward. Jonnys video guide was spot on. Still working on the Delorean and it will be featured on a vlog channel later this year.
@Carchaser1
2 жыл бұрын
Hello my name is Robert I own a company in America that liquidates cars for a wealthy clients I have over 20 something hot rods classic cars mustangs who do I sell them to over there
@ridgmont61
4 жыл бұрын
I have absolutely no intention of importing a car from USA but I found this fascinating so thank you.
@andabossftw
4 жыл бұрын
Same here
@deanogear
4 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a Japan video. I see so many videos of Japanese cars going to America but none for the UK
@cahal
4 жыл бұрын
Just tweeted the same thing at him! That would be dope. Right hand drive too which is even better.
@rosen9425
4 жыл бұрын
Really? Can't be much to talk about since Americans can't import anything younger than 25+
@CheekyCultured
4 жыл бұрын
Equally, I heard they got a 25 years restriction on certain cars over in the States. Hence why Bill Gates had his Porsche 959 locked up for years.
@shrimperlincs3395
4 жыл бұрын
Yes please. Japan yes. Please. Thank you.
@keatonchambers1844
4 жыл бұрын
Addictive_LiquoriCe most Jdm cars that are imported to uk and America are older than 25 years old now
@mell_gif
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely like to see a Japan import _how to guide_ Looking at bringing in a Skyline GTR next year 👍🏻
@andrews1654
4 жыл бұрын
Talk to an importer, GTR are big money now
@adogmcdizzle
4 жыл бұрын
Also interested in a Japan import guide.
@TheShinyShow
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I don't care about cars from the USA, Japan is probably the only place I'd want to import them from.
@boblawrie5639
4 жыл бұрын
Biggest problem now is the value of the yen. When I was doing it in 95 think it was 220¥ to £ it's about half that now so cars cost twice as much, comparatively. Last car I bought was a '34 SS1 in 2013 but that's another story!
@kiteless1
4 жыл бұрын
I imported a car last year, albeit a mundane one - Honda Stepwgn as a family bus. Much the same as this guide really, although with more tax! MOT tester got flummoxed on how to enter it on the computer when it has no numberplates but mostly a straightforward process. I wrote up what I did at stepwgn.uk/
@xX1ogoXx
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, lots of other videos out there not giving rough costs etc but you've gave everything, top work
@jorgejefferson8251
4 жыл бұрын
Although i live in the States, i found this to be a very interesting video. I must admit the apprehension about buying much less shipping a car from here to the UK must be immense. I get concerned having a vehicle shipped from state to state. I once bought a truck out of the State of Arizona and had it shipped back to Maryland. I asked if the title could be FedEx'd to me(at my expense) so that i would have a temp tag ready when it arrived. The person asked if U.S. Priority mail was OK, and unfortunately i agreed. Needless to say the truck beat the title back here, and until the post office found the title i was left with a two ton paper weight.
@darrenrichards264
4 жыл бұрын
Very informative review Jonny. I imported my 1967 Mustang fastback in 2004, and my 2011 Shelby GT500 last year. Not a lot had changed in those 15 years, it was just tremendously exciting! If anyone is thinking of importing, theres lots of good information in this video.
@simonfeagan8184
4 жыл бұрын
My dad imported a delorean from America years ago was a great day driving it home from the docks, one day i might do the same i do look alot.
@davidpiper3652
4 жыл бұрын
I have fancied bringing a DeLorean over too.
@simonfeagan8184
4 жыл бұрын
@@davidpiper3652 this was about 1998
@GediSpock
4 жыл бұрын
I used to see Delorean lined up at the docks in Liverpool. I’d always have to slow down to check what they had. Was always worth it.
@JunkVWs
4 жыл бұрын
Love those 68 tail lights. Not sure why everyone is so obsessed with the Charger 69 tail lights
@YellowPinkie
4 жыл бұрын
Because of The General... I like the 68 lights as they remind me of the Bullitt Charger.
@tonyparisi1939
4 жыл бұрын
Because everyone has good taste
@sinistercharger
2 жыл бұрын
Because they are futuristic looking
@stemcleeds
4 жыл бұрын
FFS, I'm now searching for US cars. Thanks a lot Jonny!!!
@daytonamart2789
4 жыл бұрын
Good watch this, always wondered how easy it was.
@neonvandal8770
10 ай бұрын
Bloody excellent video - Ive always said if i hit the lottery jackpot the first thing i'm doing is getting a classic Challenger or charger shipped into U.K and now i know how - seems a lot more straightforward than i thought. Cheers!
@agent7947
4 жыл бұрын
After a long wait this is by far the best explanation of importing I have seen. Nice one Jonny!
@TheLateBrakeShow
4 жыл бұрын
A compliment from The Hood. My week is complete.
@trenttrevorrow5648
4 жыл бұрын
Looking at available cars in the US is like being in a toy shop as a child. Especially compared to what's available here in UK.
@jammydodgerman
4 жыл бұрын
Depends what vehicles you like i suppose! They can keep their chrome, pickup trucks and suvs!
@dbcooper8607
3 жыл бұрын
@@jammydodgerman And UK can keep their POS Mini's, Land Rovers and Jags. Japan and german made only for the US please.
@jammydodgerman
3 жыл бұрын
@@dbcooper8607 Agreed on JLR vehicles. But mini a pos? They're a subsidiary of BMW and even share BMW engines...
@moog247
3 жыл бұрын
Now I'm spending hours looking for (probably rubbish) mid 80's sedans from US - a lifetime of episodes of Knight Rider and the A-Team make me want one badly!
@sc1338
3 жыл бұрын
Well I love British cars like tvr so it goes both ways lol
@paultaylor701
4 жыл бұрын
Probably will never do this, but was a great simple and informative film, thanks.
@MM-qd4km
4 жыл бұрын
A guide to importing from other right hand drive markets and also the pros and cons of left hand drive in the UK, cost safety etc would be interesting - as always an enjoyable watch.
@AnarchyEngineer
4 жыл бұрын
Looking to buy a 68/69 Camaro from the states and import it to the UK so this is extremely useful! Been meaning to do the research, but this just makes life so much easier having it all in 1 place.
@themadplotter
4 жыл бұрын
I just watched a 25min guide on something I'll never have the balls or money to do. I used to import my Gibson guitars when it was cheap as chips though, one time a soft case had a funnelweb spider in the pocket....America...
@Zestypanda
Ай бұрын
Thanks for the guide. I finally took the plunge and imported a 1998 Toyota Corolla from Michigan, United states, america USA to Nara Japan. Took about two years, total cost after getting the car, importation fees, and costs was 4720890¥, which wasn’t bad. Honestly so nice to have a piece of America.
@SteveMorton
4 жыл бұрын
Another great video Jonny I imported my Austin Maestro (yes really!!) from Cyprus back to UK in 1985. I drove it in to a 20 foot container myself! It got back to UK ok and I was supposed to collect the car from Hogg Robinson near Heathrow on the day I arrived there, but for reasons I never understood, they moved the car by road to a garage near Brize Norton. So I had to get up there that evening to get my car back. Fortunately it wasn't damaged and I did get some compensation eventually from the person at HR for sending the car to Brize! I re-registered the car at the local DVLA office in Northampton a couple of days later. I still have the old Cyprus plates, but not the car! Whilst the car was being shipped I got to use the office Austin Ambassador one of only two in all of Cyprus!
@markdavis2475
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant episode, really nicely done thanks!! Never considered importing a car from the US, having watched this I'm really tempted!! Hmm, need to find a vehicle and .....money!!!
@neildavies43
3 жыл бұрын
This popped up in my video feed. I never knew you Jim, and I guess I never will now, but I almost felt I knew you from watching these videos. I'll admit I'm envious of the life you led and the fun you had! My best wishes to your family, friends and colleagues.
@SuperEjep
4 жыл бұрын
Imported several cars, years ago from Japan, while I was working there. More recently a few boats and an E Type from US and a Studebaker waiting to be shipped. My experience, having also shipped from UK to Singapore/Malaysia where I am now, is the much higher cost shipping from UK to elsewhere! US is a well oiled machine. Great summary video. Very useful for even the more experienced.
@MuzzaHukka
Жыл бұрын
Could you not drive your car to France or Ireland and ship from there, to save money on shipping?
@erroidz
4 жыл бұрын
This is the video I've always wanted to see. I've never imported a car before but the two countries I'm most interested in other than the USA are South Africa and Japan. Both RHD countries and prices in South Africa seem unbelievably cheap
@goosegog
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Jonny. My wife and I bought a camper van in LA, drove (broke down multiple times) it via Vegas, Grand Canyon, Route 66, SxSW, to Galveston and brought it back to the UK. We've had it 6 years now and after fixing-up years of neglect, we've been on some great adventures to the west country, Scotland and Le Mans!
@williamjsmith9877
4 жыл бұрын
When I returned to the UK I filled a 40ft container with my Corvette, Honda V65 motorcycle and other household goods, cost $7k total from Detroit to my door in Chippenham. When it arrived at my house in Chippenham, about 6 weeks, the container had not been opened yet all the paper work had been signed off at Folkstone (i think) customs, to unload the Vette we had to find a factory that would let the trucker back the container lorry into the bay so I could drive the car off, all the workers came out to cheer. Because I had owned the car and bike for more than 2 years, no Vat or duty to pay but I had to own the vehicles for 2 years before i could sell, Seven years later I returned to the States, sold the vehicles and made a nice profit.
@calyxer3524
3 жыл бұрын
I plan on shipping a 25 year old f150 to the uk. This video helped me a lot with information. I have a call set up soon with the shipping company in this video. Thank you so much
@wolfgangezeh2221
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! This is very concise. Please do a video about importing from Japan AND EXPORTING from the UK. Your delivery is very fascinating. Good job.
@miyumiyu7089
4 жыл бұрын
A run down on the use of a Carnet de Passage for taking cars on trips outside Europe would also be useful.
@cheyennedogsoldiers
4 жыл бұрын
I imported an F250 from Virginia a few years back and it was all quite straightforward, though I had been living there and had owned the truck for a year or more. I used the Ro-ro searchive though had a mixed experience. The truck arrived without damage but when I collected it from Liverpool several things were evident. First off the lights had been left on at some point and the battery was dead, second, when it left it had around 40 gallons of fuel, when it arrived it was on empty. It also appeared that someone had been using the truck as a place to eat and smoke. The ashtray was full, and you could smell cigarettes. The truck although old was a non smoker, one owner when I brought it and I don't smoke. Furthermore there were food crumbs everywhere and when we got it fired up the AC was running full blast. IT shipped out of Baltimore and tracking it was easy. I handed it over in Virginia around the middle of March, I returned to the UK at the end of march and the truck was in Liverpool ready to collect by the middle of April. However, the UK processing took forever. I Had everything ready to convert lights etc. I've done them before so new what to expect. Collected the truck and had it converted and MOT'ed within a week. Insured it, completed the registration and then waited, and waited, and waited. Missed most of the summer before I eventually got the paperwork through and was able to get number plates etc. But will certainly do it again. Gona be looking for a 95-97 f350 powerstoke crew cab this time round.
@robintje1987
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this video. I am from The Netherlands. Just bought my self a Fiat 500e from LA. Import cars before from Germany, UK and Sweden, but never before from The US. Just get pictures from the shipping company. My car is waiting for it’s loading plan. Very excited about the whole process. Keep posting video’s 👍🏼👍🏼
@Thecarbore78
4 жыл бұрын
What a really helpful step by step guide. Always thought of importing but never knew where to start.
@LastOnSunday
4 жыл бұрын
I keep swapping from importing a car from the US & Japan. I always chicken out, but now I think I will check these out. Dan Tanner used to keep his Thunderbird in his living room.
@GediSpock
4 жыл бұрын
I had no idea how much I wanted to import a Dodge Charger. Until this afternoon. 😂 Great info Mr Smith. 🙏
@kyleb5518
4 жыл бұрын
I'm half tempted to get my own whole container and load it myself over there (I have a yard in the US with loads of random and cool shit I want over here) I think that will work out cheapest for me great video very informative
@skr525ia
4 жыл бұрын
In 2012 me and a buddy imported a 2001 XJR from the UK to Germany, one of the best weekends of my life. Easy Jet from Berlin to London, small Hyandai rental and a rather long drive to Wales to meet with the seller, car was as described, and back to Stevenage where we would be staying. And on Sunday back to Germany through the tunnel, France and Belgium... what a weekend🇬🇧
@scotti_wan_kenobi
4 жыл бұрын
Very informative video thanks Johnny. I nearly imported a 61 Ford pick-up from Texas a couple of years ago, but bottled it when I heard some stories about imported cars. Bit of a blessing really as I found a 56 Chevy wagon (one of my favourite cars) for sale fairly locally a couple of weeks later and bought that instead.
@paulkirby5479
4 жыл бұрын
Watching all of the hubnut videos in new Zealand and Australia makes me wonder about the big fords , holdens and aussie built leyland p76.
@Joloke08
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jonny Please forgive me if this reply is long but on 22 December 2017 I bought my first import from the comfort of my sofa whilst the car was in Sacramento USA It was scary,yet exciting but as I went through the whole process it became less and less scary :) My dream car may not be every bodies choice but I love the second gen Ford Mustang II and always wanted one I had looked at several in the UK some which were imported way back in the 70's under Ford global sales program then converted to RHD,I didn't want a RHD one and most that had been here that long were rotten as pears I only had a budget of £5k My biggest problem in USA was getting vendors to talk to me most didn't want to and I missed out on a few nicer looking cars because they simply did everything to discourage me as they didn't want the bother of selling overseas :( I kept looking at one car that had a nasty historical fender bender that was never repaired in nearly 40 years but I kept looking for a better car in the end I contacted the vendor he was a great talker we worked up a trust over a couple of weeks and he send me hundreds of photos and videos and the car was no looker but boy was it solid,it had really pimped silly rims on it I couldn't stand so we reached an agreement he put it back on the original rims and dropped the price $1000 and I bought the car at the exchange rate back then came in just under £2000 Because of Christmas it didn't move anywhere until January and arrived in Southampton docks early March 2018 I used STS imports it makes it easier using a shipper than doing everything yourself and all in the car ended up on the road in the UK in June 2018 for a grand total of £4800 I could of waited it out and found one in the UK but it would never of been as rust free and it would never of seen what my car has seen living on the west coast for 43years! Would I do it again? Yes! Once you have done it once all those fears you had become a walk in the park its strange but if you buy a 40 year old yank that's been here in the UK all its life its like it has no soul, I stripped out the original sound deadening to paint the solid floorpan and replace with modern soundproofing and there were nickels and quarters inbedded in it ,the only way they could of got there was falling out the line workers pockets ;) Marine Shipping insurance,yeh do it its not worth the risk mine cost £150 and covered me for total loss including cost of car,and all shipping etc if it was total loss Yes I tracked my ship,every stop to the last and a mate online photographed the ship being unloaded in Southampton as the docks are at the end of his road the ship was colossal! When It got here the ignition barrel snapped leaving the car in run as we jump started it Uh Oh fried the solenoid and some wiring We opened the door boy the smell! The headliner had been home to an incontinent rodent! Hornets nests (all dead) under the rear parcel shelf,behind the headlights and a dead spider your would not argue with on top of the gearbox! Could never part with the car its been painted now my plan is reliable driver not a restoration more recommision mod? Interior was trashed because of west coast sun expect all soft parts to be bad and all metal parts to be good from west coast ;) I still remember driving it properly first time back from its first mot where everything worked faultlessly but failed on the way home LOL but that feeling driving something that if it could tell a story it would be like that old guy in the pub that always has amazing stories to tell? Thanks for the video Jonny and absolutely others should do this ;) Jo Wiltshire UK (1975 Ford Mustang II 302)
@zzhughesd
4 жыл бұрын
Best guide ever. Simple as pie
@dazzeroubarb
4 жыл бұрын
I have imported 2 'driver' standard classic cars and 1 motorcycle into the UK from the US in the past 3 years using different companies and shipping methods as described by Jonny. It is no big deal and most shipping details can be taken care of by the shipping company. However, regarding the transportation options, my first car imported was a DeTomaso and we opted to go for the 'safest' option of single container just for the car, which is the most expensive option. Unfortunately, during the shipping the rear end got slightly shunted so that rear bumper and rear valence were damaged but not obvious on first inspection. The second car, an E-Type, and motorcycle were shipped by RoRo and with no damage/theft of bits at all! I may just have been lucky but I would consider it again. Also bear in mind that for cars sourced in the central States, transporting overland to an East/West coast port can add a fair bit to the cost - in my case $1200 from St Louis to Baltimore in an enclosed trailer. Another issue is marine insurance, which is strongly advised especially with RoRo shipping. The shipping company will provide insurance cover quote but if you shop around, you can usually get it a fair bit cheaper i.e. with Hagerty.
@steven44799
4 жыл бұрын
a video on the process from japan would be interesting.
@shaun2055
4 жыл бұрын
Really concise, clear & informative. Thank you.
@richardgregg2366
4 жыл бұрын
Great video Johnny - this is dangerous, I'm feeling motivated...
@boblawrie5639
4 жыл бұрын
Very good. I imported many cars from Japan in 90's Tempting to do it again!!
@mattivirta
4 жыл бұрын
my friend import japan to finland him new car before, if car cost finland 24000€ today, japan factory shop you can buy toyota micra 4000€ and container shipping cost 2000€ and tax etc toll, 25% about 1000-2000€ you can buy new car at factory less than 7000€ and save money about 17000€ big money. but tax have FREE if working in japan 1 year and then move car/bike/etc to back finland. then not go toll. say finnish law.save 2000€ more.
@DEZ1172
4 жыл бұрын
great guide clear and easy to follow , off to see what i can find to "dream" about importing 🤣 spot on Jonny 👌
@zzhughesd
4 жыл бұрын
How good was this. Clear as day. Unlike other sources. Thanks Johnny.
@paulaus
4 жыл бұрын
In Australia now we have a big issue with Asbestos in older cars. You can be fined or face big inspections costs. Some have taken to removing engines, gaskets, brake linings etc and replacing them with cardboard notices to avoid fines and hassles.
@born_again_torinos
3 жыл бұрын
As the worlds largest builder of Starsky & Huch Gran Torinos half of the Torinos I have built have been shipped overseas around the world, I have known Joey from Rinkins for many years and have used his service as well as had my buyers use him. Yes there has been a few problems but over all, a very positive easy experience.
@MrSkeets6
4 жыл бұрын
In 2002, I imported a Seat Leon from Holland, full UK spec and fresh off the production line. Standard Leon price in the UK at the time was £13,800. With extras (sunroof, CD player and privacy glass) it would have been £15,380- there wasn't a 2002 model available, hence the snatch from off the production line busy making 2003 models with CD players as standard. There was a small delay but I ended up after 15 weeks with an imported, taxed, registered and insured Leon on my drive for £11,100. The importer took care of everything; phone calls were made and some emails sent via dial up(!), updating me with the progress. Most of the savings in the purchase price was due to the pound whipping the euro, the car itself was just over £9,000.
@StevesMachines
4 жыл бұрын
I bought a 1969 VW Crewcab years ago, fresh import from SA still on African Plates and Docs, that was a scary purchase. Only vehicle I ever regret selling.
@midlam99
4 жыл бұрын
I imported a Mazda6 from Guernsey 3 years ago. Flew over,seller collected me,and I drove it back via ferry to Poole,and drove it home. I did get,at huge cost,insurance on VIN,for the 1.5hr drive home. The dvla process was easy,except I made a couple mistakes which delayed the reg, all done in 4 weeks,during which I did the known work required for it's first ever MOT. Yes, i'd do it again. Good vid , thanks!
@MuzzaHukka
Жыл бұрын
Could you not have avoided getting the insurance on your drive home or asked for dealer plates?
@midlam99
Жыл бұрын
@@MuzzaHukka I had no access to dealer plates. In an accident, dealer plates would not have really helped as they wouldn't have been mine i.e. false use.
@GeorgeSPAMTindle
3 жыл бұрын
If I sold my house I could just about buy a small ship capable of crossing the Atlantic with a few containers on it. I really wish I hadn't watched this video, damn you Mr CarPervert.
@vladx2
4 жыл бұрын
I’m in the process of importing an ‘81 911 from US to Switzerland via the Netherlands. Currently stuck in NL due to corona. Fingers crossed everything starts moving soon
@MaxS9000
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing the video Jonny, it makes it look a lot easier, even possible. I can't believe you've got a Charger and a 262c, two cars I love.
@MakinEndsMeet69
4 жыл бұрын
I have to say I always enjoy your videos and you have a wide selection of stuff that you discussed and I like that a lot besides the fact that you're in the UK so I can actually tell people that I watch people from the UK and they are bloody awesome
@TheLateBrakeShow
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Joseph.
@georgejoachim320
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Johnny excellent video. I am in the process of importing my 2018 Dodge Challenger from UAE to Cyprus. I lost my job here so, I am returning home to Cyprus and the car is on its way in a 20’ container with some of my personal belongings in it. At the moment it’s waiting to be loaded at Jebel Ali Port. Wish me luck, I haven’t done this before.
@Downstairsish
4 жыл бұрын
I imported my 1941 Cadillac Coupe from Tacoma Seattle, the one thing I would say is make sure the paperwork is correct. someone got one of the numbers wrong on the VIN but I managed to get it sorted. Believe it or not Customs and Excise were very helpful. now I drive a very rare car in the UK...
@travish3130
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Once countries open back up I’m planning on transferring and I’m thinking of bringing my Jeep over.
@jfro5867
3 жыл бұрын
Terrific video and story behind it.
@sinistercharger
4 жыл бұрын
I imported two Trans Ams a few years back one was Roll on Roll off and the other came in a container.The one that was Roll on Roll off arrived with no issues.The one in the container arrived with damage to the paintwork and Shaker scoop which was badly cracked Other items had been loaded on top of the vehicle in the container.This same Trans Am had a worn out Gearbox which the seller had failed to mention so I would always get a Pre Purchase Inspection done by many of the vehicle appraisal companies In the U.S .They will give you a very detailed report on the condition and will drive the car and check the Transmission etc.I would say these are invaluable and cost around $300 They could also give you some bargaining power if something may need replacing that the seller hasn't mentioned
@Jamesmorley1999
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, I had a lot of questions as it’s one of my dreams to import a 1955 Ford Thunderbird
@McHallfin
4 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a guide importing from Australia? I've got my eye on a 70 series Land Cruiser!
@matthewgodwin3050
4 жыл бұрын
Shipping and administrative stuff is fairly straightforward. What scares me off is buying what is a very expensive item sight unseen. I learned the hard way some time ago that pictures do indeed lie. I do harbour (no pun intended) a dream of buying a Nash Ambassador Custom one day, however unless I could go over to the States and actually see the car first, I'm not sure I could handle the heartache a second time around. Nice pipedream though.
@TheLateBrakeShow
4 жыл бұрын
You need to ask for specific video or pics Matthew. For a car like a Nash I would speak with owners clubs or ask someone like Tim to help source the right honest car. He has a nose like a blood hound for rot free cars.
@robmccarthy3737
4 жыл бұрын
Id love to see a Japan JDM Import guide. Great channel Jonny - love your content
@Thametownguy
4 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video, thank you. You made a good move leaving Fully Charged so you can make videos about hybrid cars, like this one.
@chrismurphy8383
4 жыл бұрын
Brought in an Iroc years ago - simple simple simple - not done it since, not sure why :( Worst thing? Came from Florida. Got to chilly Liverpool and turned the heat on, possibly the first time ever for the car and the heater matrix inside the car burst pouring boiling water on our feet. Left it with the company that brought it in, and they replaced the heater and even delivered it to our home in Kent all in with the price we paid them in the first place. Nice.
@jackpayne2673
3 жыл бұрын
This video is exactly what I've been looking for, thank you!
@slunasaurusrex
3 жыл бұрын
I'm in the U.S. so this isn't applicable to me - however It was a fantastic breakdown and I watched it all the way through just to learn how the process works. Well done! Would love to see Japan and the reverse of this UK / Europe to U.S. Cheers.
@miamimo70
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic guide Johnny, love more guides from Europe , Dubai and Japan
@LS430VIP
4 жыл бұрын
A guide for European imports would be cool, because I guess there are other shipping options like having a roadtrip and driving it back yourself (and the insurance etc. ramifications of that).
@Soordhin
4 жыл бұрын
A colleague of mine specialised in bringing over old Mercedes from the dry states, mainly California. He took an extended US vacation each year and afterwards had several cars being shipped over. Apparently that was (or is) a quite lucrative side business for him.
@AgathaAndAnything
4 жыл бұрын
I imported a vw t2 van in 2011 from San Francisco via LA to Felixtowe with Kingston shipping, pretty painless as you say, all in purchase shipping and everything paid it cost £7500 to my front door, sold the van 5 years later for £15,500 happy days.
@chrisbury4635
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve personally imported a car from the Netherlands, ie: drove it from the dealer via the North Sea, all very straight forward after we got the export paperwork sorted from the Dutch equivalent of dvla on the day, I obviously had to insure it with a Dutch company to drive it to the port, once I got it home I did the Nova, mot’d to UK standard and got the application pack from dvla to get it registered and voila, this was all straight forward for me because I’m ex motor trade and used to work in the Netherlands, but people will need to know about type approval if the car is from outside Europe and of course the mot with speedometers and headlamps etc etc.
@T6Badger
4 жыл бұрын
Very informative and well presented Jonny. As a person with experience of this from working in the industry, you covered it all very well. We used to specialize in flying GT cars of a certain prestigious UK brand to the States, and seeing them squeeze into the bottom of an aircraft is very daunting, but they do fit! I think Mr JWW did similar videos of flying his car(s) to the middle east. Flying cars in and out from the ME is very common, especially as summer approaches and the so called "Saudi Season" begins.
@akawildwoody
4 жыл бұрын
This was a really simple and informative video, great watch!
@dmclement74
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect time for a Brazil video given the exchange rate atm. Lots of classic VWs.
@vidsbyharris
4 жыл бұрын
You said roll on roll off and my mind just went to ‘Gone in 60 second’, I half expected a cut to that 😂
@1967RTMOPAR
4 жыл бұрын
I imported a 1984 GMC c1500 (squarebody c10) 2 years ago. February 2018, I bought the truck from Breman, Georgia, on Ebay. I used a company called TorFx to transfer the money, best exchange rate with them at the time, $1.40. They were really helpful and would recommend them. Shipping the car I used a company called ship my car and most definitely would not recommend them, poor communication, etc,etc. I could go on ,, Don't use them! My truck came onto Southampton docks , with a friend of mine we picked it up from Southampton logistics warehouse. Where it had sat for 4 weeks with 2 flat rear tyres and big pool of ATF under that truck. Basically the shipping company (Ship my car) had not told me it had arrived and Southampton logistics would not release the vehicle because of unpaid storage, nightmare it was. Once home with some friends I got it MOT ready, not that hard to do. Check the gov.uk MOT specs for your year vehicle. Mine is 84, so doesn't need indicators on the front wings, that's post April 86. Reverse lights not needed, that's post 2009. One foglight needed, if post April 1980. My reverse lights in the rear light cluster became my indicators with orange bulbs. Forgot to say, I insured the truck from the day I picked it with Adrian Flux using the VIN number. When I got the first MOT done they used the VIN number as ID. Next is to register the vehicle. Use the V355/5 to help you fill in the V55/5 form. 55 questions on that form. But for my year vehicle I only 15 questions were applicable. Send of to Swansea, my V5 was sent to me within 10 days, buy your number plates and then drive and enjoy. Or like me spend even more money on CPP suspension and steering upgrades, quick ratio steering box, etc, etc. I've gone on far to long , but it may help someone, I hope.
@chriscarbaugh3936
4 жыл бұрын
Brought a bike over last year; norton going into a container next week and my old 911 to follow late this year!
@derekhanna2674
3 жыл бұрын
great video Johnny. ive used Rinkens to import my 1937 streetrod last year from Illinois to Grangemouth Scotland,hassle free and im looking to ship again. thanks derek hanna
@TheLateBrakeShow
3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear Derek, many thanks. I think I will be making an update video on shipping from Japan next.
@rhspek
4 жыл бұрын
I went the other way, back in '17: found a car on Autotrader.co.uk, agreed a price over the phone, arranged insurance and a flight and early one february morning I boarded a train, a plane and another train to collect my car in Bournemouth. Then on to the Channel tunnel, which at half term was quite busy, managed to get the car on a train and then made my way through France and Belgium, back to Holland. The car turned out to be much quicker than I expected on the French and Belgian motorways - until it started snowing, then it was definitely too fast. But I made it back to The Netherlands in one piece that same night and managed to get my car fitted with new headlights and registered on Dutch plates within a fortnight. Never regretted in and I still enjoy every trip I make in that car - a 206 GTI180.
@lukerapsey3773
4 жыл бұрын
Great video fair play, had wondered what the process was like, clear cut info, and yes a Japan video would be awesome too 🙌
@alynicholls3230
4 жыл бұрын
great video johnny!, people seem to think it costs way more than it does, the total cost of my 1971 f100(short cab,flat side short bed) was 5500 gbp, and the truck had a v8 engine and 5 speed box and two replacement doors in the bed. my dream wheels, never for sale rock solid Arizona truck, the only reason i had the engine shipped with it was it was a crap straight 6 with an even crapper auto box, the doors needed changing as they had enormous door mirrors fitted on them and they were all kicked in. i would love a step side bed for it but it does not really fit the lines of the 71.
@ArmstA79
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and surprisingly inexpensive, cheers Jonny.
@coffeeguy6673
3 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video and great advice/guide if you want to import a car. Cheers Jonny.
@jpsjps6678
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant informative video. Thanks
@jameslewis2635
4 жыл бұрын
Nice guide. The shared container option does seem like a good way to save on anxiety. When you are talking about international distances the extra costs sound like money well spent as long as you have an item in decent condition.
@azadkamil6193
4 жыл бұрын
I always wondered how you import a car from US, this if the first video that i came accross that explains the process nice and simple
@Hashbrowniepie
4 жыл бұрын
Lots of great info. I'd actually like to see one about importing from Japan.
@TheHaithamradhi
2 жыл бұрын
thank you so much , i am really thinking to buy and ship a classical car , but not to uk , to bahrain, I will give it a try with this company, thank you really from my heart ...
@Dr.Fiendish
2 жыл бұрын
I almost hit exit after two seconds of that intro but I'm glad I didn't as that was a very helpful video!
@user-yt6vx3sb2l
2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the guide IAM currently importing jaguar etype
@ronniewilson6597
4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Jonny, answered a lot of things I wasn’t aware off. Next stop Ebay 👍😀
@dane-xxx-8713
3 жыл бұрын
68 charger is on my list for 22 years....its a huge piece of history and one of the nicest chargers (I think) out there....and the 69 and 70 as well :D geez ( I am from the Netherlands btw)
@ukpipeline
4 жыл бұрын
Really useful, thanks Jonny. And great work all round.
@markrivers2651
3 жыл бұрын
Great video Jonny and learned a lot from it! The thing that has always worried me about import is the sending £thousands to a stranger thousands of miles away. You didn't touch on this in the video, but I'd be really interested to know how you can protect yourself against a private seller/dealer pocketing your money and not releasing the car, or not providing the paperwork that you need to get it out of the USA.
@tomsummers1137
4 жыл бұрын
Good one, Perv. I’m in Southern California and have imported 2 VWs. One from New Zealand and one from Uruguay. One by RORO and the other one drove in on its own steam. Love yer show!
@TheLateBrakeShow
4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Tom. Interesting to hear someone from Socal bringing in a car with RHD.
@tomsummers1137
4 жыл бұрын
RHD VWs (pre ‘67s) are very collectible here, and the one I brought in from NZed was a CKD early ‘55, which made it even more so. It was my daily during my year and a half working there. The Brazilian bus from Uruguay is a ‘93 and as such is not register-able in California. But I brought it in to convert it to electric. I’ve purchased the components from our friends at EV West. I understand you may know a thing or two about EVs.
@petewatson9866
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jonny, Thanks for the info most sites are about them importing a car for you with an inflated price
@MyWifeHatesThisCar
4 жыл бұрын
I "imported" a 1976 Lada from Lithuania to the UK this year. The story of it, I think, is that it was driven over to the UK in around 1997, and has been here ever since. I'm it's 3rd owner while in the UK, which I found odd. But the long and the short of it is that it was super simple to register it in the UK because it was over 40 years old. The DVLA rang me up asking whether it was petrol or diesel, and within two weeks I had the log book with age appropriate number plate. 10/10 I would register a foreign car again.
@OneDolllar
2 жыл бұрын
Did you not need a certificate of conformity? Got an old Merc from 1980 that I own in Portugal that I'm thinking of importing.
@MyWifeHatesThisCar
2 жыл бұрын
@@OneDolllar if the car was sold in the UK then it should be fine, especially if it was sold in the EU. I don't know how that's fixed now after Brexit, but usually (as I understand it) the conformity cert is only applicable to cars never sold in the UK.
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