UK Car Exporter’s Tips for Buyers and Sellers Abroad | GVE London – Blog

The world is more interconnected now than it has ever been. The marvelous thing about human beings is that, despite our differences, we do like to share—art, machines, and stories. Cars are a combination of all three: an artistic machine that is the center of some of the greatest stories ever told. And thanks to this interconnectivity we spoke of, we have access to more cars now than ever before.

If you’re a buyer or seller from the UK dealing with cars, here’s a quick guide for you. We’ll include some useful tips for doing business:

Understand The Local Market

We often don’t comprehend just how different other countries can be compared to our own, a bubble effect due to a lack of exposure. However, it is an observable phenomenon.

For example, the USA is the biggest car market out there, with India ranking as the 3rd largest automobile market in the world. The rules for modifications are vastly different. In the USA, modifications and customizations are almost a part of their culture. You can often see old hot-rods or JDMs tuned up on the roads, and they are perfectly legal.

The laws in India, in terms of modifications, are extremely strict, on the other hand. You cannot deviate from the OEM guidelines on any level and must get any modifications approved by their Regional Transport Office.

Take another example: New Zealand is very strict about cleanliness. Before you export a vehicle to their soil, it must be spotless. Since their environment is very fragile, they do not risk any foreign particles contaminating it.

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Shipping Matters

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There are several ways to get your car shipped to and from the UK, but not all methods are the same. Primarily, there are three types of shipping:

Roll-on/Roll-off Shipping

The most affordable type of shipping, but with the least amount of safety. It’s fine for regular cars, but we wouldn’t recommend risking high-end cars with RoRo shipping during import or export.

Container Shipping

This is the classic “big boxes on a ship” method we often see. The cars are placed inside a huge metal container and are thus protected from environmental factors and tampering. It isn’t absurdly expensive and keeps your car fairly safe.

Air Freight

The most expensive, but the fastest and safest method out there. It’s usually reserved for once-in-a-lifetime car or luxury car exports in a rush, often utilized by supercar showrooms.

Choosing a shipping method should be based on factors like the value of your car and the time you have to import or export it. Also, it’s best to get insurance for transit and take pictures and videos of the car beforehand to make filing a claim easier in case of a mishap.

Ah, Paperwork!

The bane of everybody’s existence, yet arguably the top 3 most important aspects of exporting cars from the UK. A car is a piece of metal without its paperwork. When preparing to export and import a vehicle, keep in mind the following:

• Have all the documents ready. This would vary based on the destination country, so do your research. Basic paperwork includes the car’s logbook (V5C), proof of ownership, export declaration, and insurance.
• Be wary of scams, so make sure all payments are performed via a safe and neutral service, like bank transfers.
• Make sure the car complies with your country’s environmental regulations (e.g., Euro 6 standards).

To make the process easier, it’s best to tie up with a trade showroom like GVE London that can assist with all the paperwork and logistics of it.

Conclusion

Exporting cars from the UK isn’t easy, nor is importing. While it is possible to DIY, it involves a ton of research and legal knowledge. If you’d like some assistance, get in touch with GVE London. Our trade showroom deals with both imports and exports and our experts know all there is to know about the subject matter. Furthermore, we can ensure the car meets the destination country’s regulations, as we have an in-house team that can perform servicing, repairs, as well as any modifications required.