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Situated in the County of Lancashire, Liverpool is a large city and industrial town, contributing a lot to the economy of United Kingdom. Whether you are moving to the Liverpool permanently or temporarily and need the use of your personal automobile, importing it through the proper channels is the only legal method of transport.
Because of the legality surrounding this endeavor, the red-tape can be intimidating. However, following Road Vehicle Regulations 1986 and the Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations 1989 protocol in a step-by-step method will see this endeavor through to its end as smoothly as possible.
Cost & Time Examples For Relocating a Vehicle to Liverpool
| To/From | Ground | Ocean | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool to (New York port) to New York, NY | $275 | $2400 | 5+22 days |
| Los Angeles to (California port) to Local Area | $350 | $3200 | 5+34 days |
| Boston, MA to (New York port) to The Area | $400 | $2400 | 5+22 days |
| Liverpool to (California port) to Portland, OR | $475 | $3200 | 6+34 days |
| Phoenix, AZ to (California port) to Liverpool | $550 | $3200 | 6+34 days |
| Detroit, MI to (New York port) to Liverpool | $575 | $2400 | 6+22 days |
| City Limits to (New York port) to Atlanta, GA | $700 | $2400 | 6+22 days |
| Denver, CO to (California port) to The Area | $775 | $3200 | 7+34 days |
| Memphis, TN to (New York port) to Liverpool | $800 | $2400 | 6+22 days |
| City Limits to (California port) to Dallas, TX | $1,025 | $3200 | 7+34 days |
*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.
*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.
There are exemptions available when you import a motor vehicle to the United Kingdom and it must meet the eligibility requirement laid down by law. The requirements include:
- Moving to Liverpool on a permanent basis.
- When you re-import a vehicle that has been exported from UK.
- Temporarily importing the vehicle for a maximum of six months.
Most local governments' websites will provide the necessary documentation and its requirements, which vary according to the anticipated length of stay (temporary or permanent). Regulations for permanent import are more stringent than those for temporary import. Having your car examined is your best bet for ensuring it passes muster with these particular regulations. The ensuing inspection evidence will prove useful in the future.
One of the biggest differences between temporary and permanent import come in the form of fees to be meted. These monetary requirements fall under the value added taxes (VAT) charged to those importing vehicles. In some cases, these taxes can be waived and one of the leading criterions for waiver is permanency of import. However, if waiver is not granted or your vehicle does not meet the criteria, you will be required to pay these taxes upon entry to the country. These fees are required and can be paid at the time of filing for necessary forms.
Importing vehicles internationally requires quite a bit of paperwork and anything missing or incorrectly filled in will result in major delays. By ensuring that all of the proper forms have been filed and cleared, importation of any vehicle will be a relatively smooth process. One of the most important forms to be filed is the “Notification of Vehicle Arrivals”. This form is filed with the HM Revenue and Customs department upon presentation of the required fee and vehicle. This ensures that all of the correct bureaucracies are notified in a timely matter of the impending arrival of any imported vehicle to the UK. As with most forms there is a list of documents that must be provided as proof of legality and ownership. These forms include but are not limited to:
- Title and Deed.
- Proof of Insurance.
- Safety Inspection Verification.
- Emission certificate.
- Valid ID, Driver’s License, Passport.
- Bill of Lading.
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency is a point-of-contact that can help someone to cover all the bases when it comes to international import to the UK. They will have access to all of the necessary forms, documents, and fee schedules that one must know and use when importing their vehicle. To expedite the process and ensure that you successfully and legally can import your vehicle to the UK, this agency should be your first point-of-contact. They will be able to direct you through the rest of the process with ease.
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