Importing Classic from UK

marathont

Hi, Im thinking of bringing a 1973 car in from the UK this week. I heard there was some new rules for registering the car.

In terms of documentation, what do I need the get from the seller? Is there I anything I should check with regards Vehicle Identification?

Thanks

Sids Not

Come on man..read the threads..:rolleyes:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056009801

corktina

Make sure you get the V5C off the seller as you will need this to re-register it.Strictly the seller should send this off with your details on it and when you get the new one, you should apply for a certificate of export (using the slip attched to the V5C)., but if you explain to the seller, they will normally just give you the V5C to deal with yourself.MAKE SURE YOU GET A dated RECEIPT AND KEEP THE BOAT TICKET.
Within 7 days of import you must make an appointment with the NCTS and the process must be completed in 30 days (from date of inspection I imagine).The car will need to have a stamped chassis number (NOT just a VIN plate)

Esel

Revised V5C procedure, apparently.... See http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=176389&page=138 from post # 2061 on.

marathont

corktina wrote: »

.The car will need to have a stamped chassis number (NOT just a VIN plate)

What if the car does not have a stamped chassis number, or cant be found, or is illegible.

I am sure this will be the case with some old cars.

I know in the UK pre 1977 cars do not need a chassis number to pass the mot.

I dont know what the story is with the car I am looking at, but if the seller says he cannot find a chassis number, I shouldnt bother with the car ?

corktina

my 77 cortina had no chassis number and failed the NCT as a result (a few yeasr ago). I subsequently "found" the number down by the seat and it passed. This is going to be a problem for a lot of UK cars, a set of dies would help here...;)

macplaxton

The details of procedure for paper in selling to non-residents are in the DVLA leaflet INS160 (PDF)

From P8:

What to do if you are selling your vehicle privately to someone who does not have a GB address
You should fill in sections 6 and 10 with the new keeper’s name and address. Both you and the new keeper (buyer) must sign and date the declaration in section 8. Give the whole V5C to the new keeper to aid registration abroad.
You should then send a signed letter to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AG giving the vehicle’s registration number, the make and model of the vehicle, the date of sale or transfer, and the name and address of the new keeper. Once we know about the change of keeper, you should receive an acknowledgement letter to confirm that you are no longer responsible for the vehicle. If you do not receive the letter within 4 weeks, please phone 0300 790 6802. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have access to a textphone, phone 0300 123 1279 (this number will not respond to ordinary phones).

In other words, if the seller is trying to do the paperwork the "domestic way", politely refer them to the government leaflet that shows the "correct way"

Dades

Yeah, this new way is much better. Me and a mate brought a car back from the UK a couple of months ago and get the whole V5 minus the green slip from the seller.

Much less pain involved than getting a certificate of import and waiting weeks and weeks like you used to.

corktina

nothing new about it...has been the case for ages

Dades

corktina wrote: »

nothing new about it...has been the case for ages

Wish I (and my vendor) had known that last year... would've saved me a whole pile of hassle getting VRT'd

corktina

ive only once had a cert of export...all the others the vendor has happily passsed over the V5C

macplaxton

corktina wrote: »

nothing new about it...has been the case for ages

True, but at one point the DVLA were telling the sellers to send back the purple export bit, rather than just doing a letter.

corktina

I never heard that. Its always been the case that that part is for a registered owner exporting a vehicle himself. The DVLA website has to be read from the point of view of a registered owner/keeper for it to make sense.

macplaxton

Found it:

Here's what it said in INS160 (10/06 - downloaded 13/09/2008) **OUTDATED ADVICE**

5. Q. I am selling/transferring my vehicle privately to someone that does
not have a GB address. What do I need to do?
A. You should complete Sections 6 and 10 with new keeper’s name and
address details. You will need to ask the new keeper to complete the V5C
with the date they intend to export the vehicle and to sign and date the
declaration. You should then detach Section 11 only and pass the
remainder of the V5C to the new keeper. You will then need to notify
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Your V5C Registration Certificate explained
DVLA in writing that you have disposed of the vehicle. The notification
should contain the following details:
• Vehicle’s Registration Mark
• Vehicle’s Make and Model
• Date of transfer and
• Full name and address of the new keeper
You should return Section 11 and your letter to DVLA, Swansea, SA99
1BD
5b. Q. I am selling/transferring my vehicle privately to someone who does
not have a GB address. What does the new keeper need to do?
A. The new keeper will need to complete Section 11 with the date they
intend to export the vehicle and to sign and date the declaration. The
new keeper should take the remainder of the V5C with them to aid
re-registration in their home country.

Contrast with the current INS160 (07/10 downloaded 21/08/2010):

What to do if you are selling your vehicle privately to someone who does not have a GB address
You should fill in sections 6 and 10 with the new keeper’s name and address. Both you and the new keeper (buyer) must sign and date the declaration in section 8. Give the whole V5C to the new keeper to aid registration abroad.
You should then send a signed letter to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AG giving
the vehicle’s registration number, the make and model of the vehicle, the
date of sale or transfer, and the name and address of the new keeper.
Once we know about the change of keeper, you should receive an acknowledgement letter to confirm that you are no longer responsible for
the vehicle. If you do not receive the letter within 4 weeks, please phone
0300 790 6802. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have access
to a textphone, phone 0300 123 1279 (this number will not respond to
ordinary phones).

It must have slipped under your radar, as before the Oct 2006 leaflet the advice was the same as it is currently. They keep changing their minds.

corktina

well well what a gaff! I always went by the 2006 and current regulations!

milan

All I ever did was say "Here gimme all that there,you dont need it anymore,you have the cash,goodluck" and out the gap.;)

The lads in the UK are very easy to deal with when buying cars,alot better than lads over here half the time.:rolleyes: