It is possible to find a used car in another country in the European Union that you want to buy and then bring it back to the UK. It will however involve spending a bit more money and completing a bit of paperwork. Here are some of the actions you will need to take before bringing used cars into the UK.
You will have to pay VAT on the car as soon as it arrives in the UK. You will have to fill in a VAT form 415 for the car if it is less than six months old or has under 3,750 miles on the clock as it will be considered to be a ‘new’ car. But for a used car you will have to fill in the VAT 414 form. The certificate of conformity which will prove that the European safety standards are met by your car will need to be produced too.
After you have done all this you will have to register your car and pay the charge associated with this and you will have to fill out form V55/5. At this time you will also be expected to provide the paperwork associated with the car and show proof that you have paid your VAT. If used cars from abroad are older than three years they will also require an MOT. Along with these documents you will need to provide documentary proof that you are who you say you are and that you did purchase the car.
Although there can be quite a bit of paperwork that needs to be completed when you bring in a used car to the UK from another country, it is a relatively simple process. If it is a car you really want then it is worth the effort. But you should know that the amount of paperwork that will need to be completed for cars bought outside the EU will be a lot more.
When you think it’s time to look out for used cars for sale, it’s always best to carry out a proper research ahead of time. Good research lets you find only the best models available. And when you finally finish your research, you could find yourself leaving the car delears with a splendid used porsche or even a used reliant.
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