🇬🇧 Importing a car to United Kingdom

Active corridor RHD drive GBP

Who may import — the lanes

everyone ✓ Verified rules

Taxes: 0% duty for EU-origin cars (TCA statement on origin from the seller/exporter; otherwise 10%) + 20% VAT on price+shipping. Declare via NOVA within 14 days, then DVLA registration

the UK drives on the left — LHD EU cars are legal but resale-discounted; RHD stock inside the EU (Ireland, Cyprus, Malta) fits naturally. Post-Brexit registration paperwork (approval evidence/COC) — check current GOV.UK guidance

people moving to the UK ✓ Verified rules

Taxes: VAT & duty relief with ToR approval — owned and used ≥6 months abroad, keep ≥12 months after arrival

Shipping from Europe

Calais→Dover / Eurotunnel (drive-on) · ~same day days at sea · get a quote

accompanied ferry/tunnel crossing is cheap booked ahead; unaccompanied transporter = quote ⚠ Verify before you ship

On the ground

Where the cars come from: Ireland is the natural RHD exchange partner; LHD continental cars trade at a discount
Who imports & how: private buyers + trade; ToR movers

⚠ Verify before you ship

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