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I brought my UK car over to France five years ago and now want to bring it back to UK to sell as I’m moving to Australia. I can’t find accurate information online for my situation. Can you please tell...
Could I import a 70 series Land Cruiser from somewhere where thet are still on sale - Australia or an African country - and use it in roads in the UK, even though it does not meet emissions regulations?...
My partner has seen a 61 plate Honda Jazz Hybrid online that has just been imported from Japan that she is interested in, it looks a very nice car and is high spec. Having just sold our Figaro, we're...
I live in Spain. About 2 years ago I found a Mitsubishi Shogun 2005 which had been garaged for 10 years. After a set of new tyres and a service it runs like a dream. It’s a top spec “Warrior”, 7 seats,...
I have a 2011 Volkswagen Touran imported from Japan. It has a 1.4 petrol engine. Do I need to run it on premium petrol or is supermarket E10 okay?
Is the Nissan Elgrand suitable for carrying people for social events and regular use? Are there capable mechanics to repair it around the UK when needed or will I struggle with its maintenance?
I want to buy a 1986 Citroen in France and drive it home. What documents will I need and what are the regulations post brexit?
I bought a car with delivery miles on it in July last year, I have tried trading it in and been told its an import, what are my rights?
What are the potential problems with importing a car from Japan?
Two years ago I moved from UK to Southern Ireland and exported my car, a 2.0 Skoda diesel. With some difficulty, I re-registered the car, along with the necessary test and insurance. It was neither straightforward...
 

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