How to Import a Used Toyota Fortuna 4X4 to the UK

Due to fluctuations in exchange rates as well as differences in pricing, importing a car into the United Kingdom has become increasingly common for individuals who are seeking a better deal when purchasing a car. Importing a Toyota Fortuna into the United Kingdom is no different than importing most vehicles. Care should be exercised, however, when following U.K. government regulations regarding the importing of vehicles. By following the approval process as well as abiding by customs regulations will ensure that your car will be imported into the United Kingdom without problems.

Instructions

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Abide by the road standards that are enforced in the United Kingdom. Vehicles in the United Kingdom are driven on the left side of the road. Therefore, the steering wheel is on the right-hand side of the car. Left-hand drive vehicles are legal, but require a certificate administered by the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) that show that changes have been made to the vehicle (e.g. conversion metric speedometers) that make it suitable for British roads.

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Obtain the services of a shipping company if you do not intend to drive the car to the United Kingdom. Many shipping companies specialize in the transportation of cars and will be knowledgeable about transportation, safety and security. Your car will often be shipped as part of a larger consignment.

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Pay the import duty on your vehicle. The forms that you fill out and the amount of duty that you will have to pay depends on the country of origin and purpose of your vehicle. Contact HM Revenue & Customs for advice on the import duty to be paid.

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Register your vehicle with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). You must provide the DVLA with form V55/5, your driver's license plus further proof of identity such as a passport. The DVLA will issue a registration certificate and license plates for your newly imported vehicle.