Waiting For A Car? - The State Of Importing Cars From Japan ATM

[NXTIME]

Your in Queensland, so I assume it came via Kiwi, in which case you can probably attempt an insurance claim under KIPS (http://www.kiwicar.com/kips.htm):

The trick is going to be showing some evidence the car was not damaged before it was delivered to Kiwi's holding yard in Japan.

LW.

And that quote from the KIPS page is exactly why my insurance wasn't paid out for the damage to my car and stolen items. The car had been in bonded storage for more than 30 days since it arrived and we couldn't prove when the damage or theft occurred. Plus, the car landed in Brisbane and I am in Sydney (and never expected the car to be in customs/bonded storage for so long).

[noise]

paid for my car 4 months ago and still dont know when its getting here, hoping for confirmation in a day two.

Importing sux

[Tyler Durden]

I'm with you tdawg!

I paid for my car 9 months ago still don't know when it is getting here. Here's hoping they're on the Feb vessel!

[neil_se]

Apparently my car arrived last Thurs but i've got no idea when i can see it, when it'll be out of customs, when i have to pay for shipping, GST, etc :s

[lwells]

neil_se: the car won't be released before you pay shipping, GST, etc, so I suggest you find out unless you want your car being the wharfie's "lunch car" for a couple of days

LW.

[NXTIME]

neil_se, Do you have a customs broker who is taking care of clearance for you? He/she should be able to answer all your questions. My advice would be to pay all the GST, duties and other little fees and get your car our of there ASAP.

[Remix-]

Well

I just checked out my my R32gtst Type M. Some F#$%wit has keyed the paint work down both sides. Actually its more like a screw driver mark.

At this point in time I would like to thank all the low life wharfies involved in taking good care of my car from Japan.

I going to have a little cry now :boohoo:

That's absolutely disgusting. There must be something we can do against these wankers

[Blitz]

According to my importer (JDMBOYZ) there is a kiwi vessel which left Japan a few weeks back on its way to QLD now? Should of arrived in QLD on the 24th of feb, but may of been delayed a few days?

Thats the Haul Tramper which did arrive last week. I have a car that arrived on that vessel and Kiwi has already called me to confirm that the ship docked

[neil_se]

I've got a customs agent but i'm still waiting to receive a call from them or their number from my import agent. When i asked my agent about when it's likely to be released, when i can see it, when i have to pay all charges, etc, all i received what a "i dunno". I'm getting a little sick of being underinformed.

[OBaYBe]

It may take a while, my car landed on the 10th but I didnt get it till the 25th. Even though I paid for all my fees the day I got the bill.

Sometimes customs are so ****ing slow or the steam cleaners do a shit job and require a second clean.

[zymotic]

"Your R34 Skyline is confirmed aboard the Kiwi Breeze Voy8, due to arrive in Brisbane on 21st March".

Yay! quote from my broker.

Heres hoping no dodgy wharfies hurt the car or the ship sinks etc etc. Importing is a gamble. Nervous times ahead. Better make sure compliance shop has started on import approval. God knows theres enough delays between shipping companies, customs, wharfies, compliance shops without me making it worse.

Clearance took 2 weeks on the last import. Agent seemed a bit disorganised. Then compliance another 2 weeks on top. Thinking of getting hoist inspection done pre compliance just in case. Just have to figure out how to get car from wharves to mechanic.

[re2]

What fees are you guys been charged for Custom Brokers/Agents.

I was just quoted 250$ as there standard service fee.

[pentae]

tdawg & Tyler Durden: Dont think it only happens to you guys in Western Australia either, I paid for my car and it was booked on the first available vessle in November, and was ALREADY on the docks.. I still have not had confirmation on it being on a vessle.

See Sig..

And to re-iterate.. the importing does not suck, its the waiting that does

[Guest]

What fees are you guys been charged for Custom Brokers/Agents.

I was just quoted 250$ as there standard service fee.

Email call Brett at Continental Freight Services and say Nigel gave you his details and ask him on a price, it will be strange if you dont use him at his price.

(08) 9331 4404

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[Prospector]

my car is scheduled to leave on the 5th March and its coming over on the grand pioneer...

anyone else had a car on this boat before?

what is it like? anyone know any of their policies on things such as insurance, etc?

Troy

[Tyler Durden]

well pentae... just found out she arrives on the 11th, so importing doesnt suck anymore!

[Remix-]

And mine just missed the March arrival boat

[re2]

gtr90 give your supplier a ring not broker, and just see what the outlook is like next month. Also ask him when the next RoRo ship is leaving. Then 2 weeks before to this give him a ring and ask him how it is going, then a week to go do the same thing. This sort of applies pressure on him, in a way where you’re in his mind of thought; he could pull a few strings. I know my dealer did this, pulled all favors to get my car on the boat, considering the car wouldn’t start. It needed a new fuel Pump, Tomei High Flow, and nearly $500 extra. But the point of the matter is that he got it to the docks, and through clearance, on Tuesday, the following day the ship was leaving port.

[AlphA]

Ive considered importing for some time now " YOU SAVE A HEAP!!" But the wait seems to be a damn while.. Im in perth and It looks like Prestige has the best prices around.. can anyone offer any thoughts on whos the best for importing and what the average wait is at the moment?

Cheers guys.

[masTers]

about 6+ months.