Imports

[ik1980 11]

Anyone have any experience on imports? Was thinking of importing and specialising in a certain type.

Thanks

[trade vet 703]

Does the UK not have the cheapest used car market.I think we need a bit more information about what you intend to import.

[rich89 11]

We are currently in the process of importing two cars from the UAE. What do you want to know?

[Linctrader 16]

Had a few Irish imports but with the euro to sterling being crappy it doesn't make much sense atm unless it's something rare.

Ask away and I'll try and help.

[justina3 518]

I was on the MX5 band wagon back in the day southampton docks brings back fond memories, I got a friend who does the VW golf thing from germany mostly g60's vr6s and he does well but i would say its more a passion than a business. 

as mentioned above more info really needed to say if its good bad or ugly.

 

[ik1980 11]

Looking to import Japanese performance stuff, or rare stuff mostly.

[RH Trading 80]

Had a few Mazda Eunos' from the East, and a few from Cyprus a few years back. wouldn't do it again due to legislation, tax, HMRC, safety and environment certificates. paperwork was a minefield. I know a contact who still makes a good living from specialist Scoobys, EVO's, Nissans etc. but he's been doing it for years, is a big petrolhead with a big loyal following all over Pistonheads. is this the type of stuff you're thinking of? if you know you're stuff and what people want over here you might be onto a winner TradeVet but advise you do some homework mate

[whitestone679231 113]

We used to import lots of Jap stuff but now its probably more beneficial to export them with exchange rate, be careful with UAE most of stuff that gets nicked from Japan ends up there and gets cloned.

[Earunder 69]

14 minutes ago, whitestone679231 said:

We used to import lots of Jap stuff but now its probably more beneficial to export them with exchange rate, be careful with UAE most of stuff that gets nicked from Japan ends up there and gets cloned.

+1

[rich89 11]

5 hours ago, whitestone679231 said:

We used to import lots of Jap stuff but now its probably more beneficial to export them with exchange rate, be careful with UAE most of stuff that gets nicked from Japan ends up there and gets cloned.

Are you talking about Jap cars or just in general? We aren't doing anything with Jap cars so interested to see a bit more info if it's for everything?

[whitestone679231 113]

1 hour ago, rich89 said:

Are you talking about Jap cars or just in general? We aren't doing anything with Jap cars so interested to see a bit more info if it's for everything?

Only ever imported Jap stuff direct, had a good relationship with agent in Japan but lot of trust involved, a top grade jap import was far superior condition  than anything available here. 

[ik1980 11]

Thank you all for replying. Is it best to use an Agent, or can you buy stuff online from an auction in Japan?

[Andy Entwistle 96]

just bringing in my 4th....... The money isn't there that used to be, but some specialist kit might be worth it. Bare in mind, your cash is locked into the motor for at least 3 months when you consider shipping and getting it registered.... only worth it for a decent profit !

[rich89 11]

23 minutes ago, Andy Entwistle said:

just bringing in my 4th....... The money isn't there that used to be, but some specialist kit might be worth it. Bare in mind, your cash is locked into the motor for at least 3 months when you consider shipping and getting it registered.... only worth it for a decent profit !

Do you mind if I ask what you import? I'm happy if you just give an example rather than a specific car if you don't want to say.