haCked ! by eboz

[scuddy]

Just want to recount my experience with SVA.
Having imported a 2.7 petrol Surf I was gutted to find there is no protective steering model report in UK for that model.
After a lot of asking and banging head on wall, I found a bloke on a Hilux Surf user forum.
Basically for ?475 he got it registered and provided 6 months tax by using legal loop holes in the registration system. I reckon it wasn't too bad a deal considering costs
SVA ?180
Tax ?95
Registration ?38
Model report ?50
And there was no removing bits, transport to the SVA centre or disappointment with over zealous inspectors. Yep I was sceptical at first but he was good to his promise and the process took 2 weeks, all I had to do was get the MOT.

If anyone is interested his contact details, heres an extract from the mail he sent me giving details, etc

Just to confirm I can register your vehicle for you. I?ve been importing cars from Japan for the last 7 years and to date have shipped in excess of 500 vehicles from 800BHP Skylines to Figaro?s and everything in-between.
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[i]I pretty much know my way around the registration procedure and all the loopholes.

I require:

De-reg and translation

Customs form 386 or 389

Current MOT

Cheque for ?475 made payable to ?XL Autosport? This is my fee which covers registration, all paperwork and 6 months road tax.

Once I have everything it will take one week to get the vehicle on the road for you.

Any questions call me on 07740309077

My address:

XL Autosport
Unit 10,
Wessex Ind. Est.
Station Road
EXETER
EX4 4NW

Mark your letter ?FAO George Taylor ? Personal? and then it will be handed straight to me.[/i]
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And for those interested

No, I am not related
No, I don't know the bloke personally
No, I am not on commission

Like others out there who have imported and found problems with the SVA' I am just passing on info that may save a lot of heartache or garaging the beloved motor until its 10th Birthday.

chrs
Scuddy

[masong]

I congratulate you for putting faith (and ???) into a stranger! I hope there are more people telling the same story, then he might lower his rates?!

[Guest]

I could not agree with you more.