Importing a classic car from France??

[Matt@CodeRedMotorsports]

As above, anyone had any luck importing a classic car from France?
I'll be using a trailer too...

[R5MJH]

As above, anyone had any luck importing a classic car from France?
I'll be using a trailer too...

sounds like wheeler dealers lol

[Matt@CodeRedMotorsports]

Hehe, not really...:wasntme: it's not a Renault turbo, yet!:burnrubber:

[Brigsy]

From what ive read registering it over here is pretty straightforward :)

[Matt@CodeRedMotorsports]

Cheers! Just interested if I can use its original french plate, etc....
This one is going to be a bit of a project....;)
With any luck anyway!

[D4WNO]

I expect its the same as the other way round and importing into France (Adam's parents recently did this when they moved to France) . You usually have a few months to switch the plates over/change headlamps to RHD if required, new MOT etc and register in the UK

AFAIK, UK law states if your car has foreign plates after 6/12 months whatever it is, then you need to have the car insured in the country of origin also.

I've just had a read and cars over 10 years old need an MOT, anything under 10 years old need a full SVA test doing. Here's a good thread on it: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=439572

[car.crash]

My neighbour bought a citreon ds over from France. Shoved uk plates on and job done.

[Matt@CodeRedMotorsports]

Cool! Nice one, looking good then!!

[Matt@CodeRedMotorsports]

I expect its the same as the other way round and importing into France (Adam's parents recently did this when they moved to France) . You usually have a few months to switch the plates over/change headlamps to RHD if required, new MOT etc and register in the UK

AFAIK, UK law states if your car has foreign plates after 6/12 months whatever it is, then you need to have the car insured in the country of origin also.

I've just had a read and cars over 10 years old need an MOT, anything under 10 years old need a full SVA test doing. Here's a good thread on it: http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=439572

Cheers dawno, this is a 1960's thingy.
Yep, saw that pistonheads thread when I googled importing a car from France.

[Sparkie]

i just bought a kangoo off a guy who has a 2000 scenic that he registered on Uk plates from france - he goes from country to country.

apparently you need to goto an MOT station and take off the reg plates outside - so the MOT place has to use the VIN number. - so as it gets an MOT on the VIN you can then go and register in the UK more easily ( or summat like that?)

[Matt@CodeRedMotorsports]

Cheers sparkie.
:smokin:

[Mart]

For importing/re-registering Whitey, the DVLA told me I need to fill in a V55/5 form.

As Sparkie said, you can get an MOT carried out on the VIN number, and likewise for insuring the car - Not sure about the insurance certificate, but the DVLA will defo want to see the MOT certificate.

A 'receipt of sale' from the owner is probably a good move, and it'll probably make life easier if the seller gives you the French log-book/their V5 equivalent as well, as the DVLA may also request that.