Rob_Quads Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Wonder if anyone knows the answer to this question.... A friend is looking at buying a car from Switzerland. This is a second hand 04 car which is a UK right-hand drive. If they flew over and everything was good i.e. V5 etc then what are the rules about bringing it home (as they are out of the EU) Would there be any taxes to pay or can they jusy fly over and then drive it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I'm assuming it's registered in switzerland and on swiss plates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Nope its still running UK plates - presume its been registered over there but not 100% sure. On the DVLA its down as "Vehicle Status Licence Not Due" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 who knows then. Best speak with customs I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 All vehicles entering the UK from outside the EEC that are less than 10 years old, require British National Type Approval (SVA). To ensure that they meet all UK build and safety requirments. You cannot register a vehicle in the UK without an SVA certificate. The following documents will need to be submitted to the DVLA local office, photocopies are not acceptable. completed application form V55/4 (for new vehicles) or V55/5 (for used vehicles) a £55.00 registration fee (if applicable) the required fee for the licence a current British certificate of insurance foreign registration document and any other papers you have relating to the vehicle evidence showing the date the vehicle was collected (normally the invoice from the supplier) evidence of type approval the appropriate HM Revenue and Customs form C & E 386 - this form is issued by HMRC for a vehicle of any age personally imported from outside the EU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Quads Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 Would that apply even if its still UK registered and got a V5 I wonder? (But the fact the DVLA say it doesn't need taxed probably means its no longer registered over here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Its a strange one. I know somebody who bought a Dutch car in the UK and took it over to Spain. They are still not sorted with the paperork and its running grey after 2 years. Sounds as though it should be simple but definately wrth a phonecall to the DVLA first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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