hers some facts for you guys.
im at theh 2nd stage of the 3 stage process.
i have passed stage 1 and stage 2 audit,so i am now virtually iso9001,im awaiting the inspection of my sample vehicle from the people in canberra and then we can start importing and complying.
vehicle must be standard,incl bodykits,exhaust etc,etc and have no history of damage.
when a import application is sent to canberra it has to have auction report and a signed declaration from the seller in japan listing non standard items and previous accident repairs.
under the previous cpa system,all cars were supposed to be standard also,but was never inforced,yet to be seen if this will be the case under the new system.
but we have been told random checks from canberra are likely.
costs will definately be higher,the labour and paperwork are considerably more,for instance new genuine brake pads $320,carbon cannister-$250 etc.
at this stage it looks like we may have to invest $15k on a epa type noise tester.