Speedometer and Odometer
The speed display is in kilometres, not in miles. Modification (a sticker or new dial) is necessary to change to a mph
display for U.K if required - this isn't needed for MOT or SVA and the km speedo can be retained.

Vehicle Brand
Naming for domestic market could be different from ones for overseas markets. Please confirm it with picture and model number.

At the time of June 2000, the rate of duty on cars, either new or used, is 10%.

At the time of June 2000, the VAT is 17.5% on all goods.

This is the price paid for the vehicle(supported by the purchase invoice) plus the cost of transport and insurance
to the point of entry to the EC(supported by documentary evidence, where possible).

This is:

*the price paid for the vehicle(supported by the purchase invoice);
*the cost of transport and insurance and any commission to the point of entry into the UK
(all supported by documentary evidence, where possible)
*plus the duty.

Can I get estimates of duty and tax for vehicles?
The authority can give estimates in advance of the likely amount of duty and tax on your vehicle.
You should send your request to the office at the port you expect to receive the vehicle and include the
details mentioned below. (However, this will be an estimate only and the final charge may be different).

What details of my vehicles do I need?
You should be ready to give full details of your vehicle to the Customs officer who examines it.

These should include as far as possible:

		Model - the make, model name or model series number of letter, and whether it is GT, GT-S, G-Limited etc.


		Numbers - the chassis(or frame) and engine numbers.


		Engine - the cubic capacity of the engine and number of cylinders and whether petrol or diesel.


		Body - for a car, the description of the body(e.g., 'coupe') and the number of doors and seats. 


		Lhd / Rhd - whether it is lift or right-hand drive. 


		Cost - the price paid for the vehicle. 


		Age - the year of manufacture, date of first registration when new and date of delivery to the current owner. 


		Miles / Kilometres - the total distance covered by the vehicle in miles or kilometres. 


		Extras - details of any extras fitted or special features(e.g., automatic transmission). 


		Defects - details of any defects in the vehicle which reduce its value. 


		Documentary Evidence - any documentary evidence you may have including the foreign vehicle
 
		registration document and, where possible, the purchase invoice should be produced at importation. 

					Estimates of duty and tax for motor vehicles:

					Vehicle Appraisal Unit
					Parcel Post Depot
					Charlton Green
					Dover,
					Kent CT16 1EH

					Tel no: 01304224377

					The Vehicle Inspectorate
					P O Box 12
					SWANSEA
					SA1 1BP

					The Vehicle Inspectorate
					91/92 The Strand
					SWANSEA
					SA1 2DH

				For Vehicles up to 10 years old:
				A Minister's Approval Certificate obtained on the basis of SVA.

				and, for vehicles over 3 years old,
				A valid MoT roadworthiness certificate.
			
				IN ALL CASES you will also need to present:
				(a) Customs and Excise form C&E 386, C&E 388 if appropriate
				to show that the appropriate taxes have been paid.
				(b) A valid British certificate of insurance.