Japanese car imports

andy_itr · Joined: 23 Nov 2005 Posts: 6 300.0 Cash Points

Hi,

i'm new to the site...

i'm looking to import my self a Honda Integra Type R (DC5) 2001 +

As mine has only just been written off Sad

How do i go about this?

I know all about the ESVA + Model Report side of things as i have done my research there.....

could any one help?

one thing that does worry me is sending a large sum of money to some that i've never met before.....

Many Thanks

Andy

glanma · Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:11 pm Post subject:

Hi Andy

Welcome to the forum - it's been a handy tool for me, and good to bounce thoughts off of other people too. My new shape Estima (see left) had it's ESVA today - if you want to see how it got on see my thread "New arrival". I have had a few issues regards the ESVA and model reports, so my advice is to just "be prepared" for any eventualities!
As far as handing money over to these guys goes, you'll find that almost all of us that have bought cars through them have had little or no problems, and have ended up being pretty pleased with the whole process and the end results.
To be able to bid on anything you will need to first hand over a deposit, once that's done it is just a case of choosing your car and giving the instruction to bid on it. Then sit back and hope you win it! :) If you want a thorough breakdown of the process see Bens' long thread "won my first car at auction!" as he has detailed it right form the outset.
Any other advice you need - just shout!

cheers Glenn
Ps - sorry to hear you've written yours off too!

andy_itr · Joined: 23 Nov 2005 Posts: 6 300.0 Cash Points

I've just sat and read bens thread.....

WOW, its very informative. Well done ben on a top thread!!!!

One thing that still worrys me is the import duty & VAT, as i have been really stung with this in the past.

can any one help ?

has any one here shipped a DC5 to the UK?

Cheers

Andy