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Bring my own car?

my475visaquest · 2011-10-21 18:12:09

I am working out whether it will be worth bringing my car when I set off for Oz. Does anybody have experience with this, as it appears that cars can be quite expensive in australia? What charges, duties, registration fees etc apply?

21-10-2011 6:12pm

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my475visaquest

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I am working out whether it will be worth bringing my car when I set off for Oz.
Does anybody have experience with this, as it appears that cars can be quite expensive in australia?
What charges, duties, registration fees etc apply?

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#2 21-10-2011 7:37pm

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old thread but contains your answer
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055585471
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=68290041
gov info: http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/general/index.aspx

Generally no it's not worth it

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#3 21-10-2011 10:03pm

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brother brought his van with him when he went, he filled it up with a bust of stuff like tv's computers, bed clothes, cuttlery, saucepans and frying pans. stuff like that. think the general concensus was that it meant he could shipp over alot of large bulky and heavy items it was not really worth it and from what i gather he wouldn't do it again if he was moving.

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#4 22-10-2011 7:45am

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What is your car ?

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#5 22-10-2011 10:48am

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A lot of cars are crazy money out here, particularly quality European models like BMW or VW. Having said that, I still can't see it being good value to bring your own out as I'd imagine there would be heaps of taxes and charges incurred by the time you get it on the road, more than enough to offset the price difference.

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#6 24-10-2011 10:12am

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Looks like my mind is made up! Thanks for the replies:)

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#7 24-10-2011 11:20am

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just as a matter of interest, how did your 457 visa quest go?

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#8 24-10-2011 11:28am

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Its only just begun!:D I amactually changing my quest to a 175 visa haha. I can get the points if I pass my TRA assessment, which is where I am at now! Still lots of work to do but I have started the process.

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#9 24-10-2011 1:22pm

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my475visaquest wrote: »

Its only just begun!:D I amactually changing my quest to a 175 visa haha. I can get the points if I pass my TRA assessment, which is where I am at now! Still lots of work to do but I have started the process.

much better option imo. will cost you a few quid extra and take a bit longer, but you will have more flexability and comfort in australia with this visa.

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