The Process

I really enjoy using manual transmissions, but when it came time to update my faithful daily driver, the choice of nice cars of the right specs in New Zealand was extremely limited. Consequently, I decided to look overseas. I had no idea how to go about importing a vehicle, so did a Google search and European Car Imports name popped up. From the moment I contacted them, Sally was extremely helpful. No question was too difficult, and responses were prompt. Under Sally’s guidance I set about finding the right car and, after a couple of false starts (car had either already been sold or was not VAT qualifying), found a car that suited my needs. From then on Sally and the team at European Car Imports pretty much handled the entire process painlessly. I was given a full breakdown of likely costs, the car was inspected in the UK, and the purchase carried out. Freight and insurance were all arranged, and I was kept appraised of the status of my buy at all times. Fast forward ten weeks and the car arrived in New Zealand and cleared Customs and inspection by MPI. Sally and Lincoln then took care of registration and warrant, and, in my case, the fitting of a tow bar. After a thorough groom the car was ready and it was simply a matter of flying to Auckland and being handed the keys for the drive home. In short, European Car Imports provide a first class, go to whoa service, at what I think is a very reasonable price. No hassles, no hidden costs, no unexpected pitfalls. If you are contemplating bringing a car in from the UK I would unreservedly recommend them.