First Import

[Yob]

Hi Guys,

I'm looking at importing my first car and am hoping I can get some pointers from people with experience here.

I am fully conversant with the export side but not importing. Having read quite a bit about importing, including stuff in this forum, I am still a little lost.

At present I am looking at starting small, possibly a Supra SZ or Stagea as they are not so expensive and hopefully easily sold.

I saw mention of After Market parts needing to be removed, is this anything non-original or are there some passable things?

When it comes time to do the clearance with the customs brokers, is it necessary for the BL consignee to be in country?

Also if anyone has a can recommend a reputable RAWS in Vic it would be most appreciated.

Cheers

Yob

[Beer Baron]

ok, as far as what non-standard parts are acceptable for compliance strictly the answer is that the car should be presented completely standard in the same specification as the car that the complier used for their evidence package. so your car has to mimic what they have evidence for in it's specification. in practice some compliers are less strict than others about what exactly they will allow or not allow. generally non-standard wheels (within reason) are ok etc but the only persons opinion who really matters in your case is the compliance shop you choose. so the best idea is to call a compliance shop and talk to them about what they will or wont accept. after all it's no good me telling you it's ok to have aftermarket wheels and then they tell you that you can't. cause telling them that the Beer Baron said it's ok probably wont get you very far...

the consignee on the BL does not have to be in the country at the time of import. you just need to sign a piece of paper authorising your customs agent to act on your behalf and to release the car to your chosen tow truck driver, or to the compliance workshop. you could even put your name, and the compliers name as the consignee if you don't think you'll be here.

[Yob]

Thanks for that.

Now to finding a suitable RAWS.....after seeing this thread it seems I could sent a total clunker in to them lol.

[l180sxl]

Thanks for that.

Now to finding a suitable RAWS.....after seeing this thread it seems I could sent a total clunker in to them lol.

Good Luck with the Import ... as I am looking for my Dream Ride too ...

I would be using Kristian from Iron Chef Import ... Really Decent Guy and Upfront.

Good luck with you find ... and might see you on the streets one day ...

Regards,

Andrew