Exporting Surf......HELPPPPPPPPPPPPP

[BUSHWHACKER]

isn't it your bedtime over there?

[sparkyaj]

OK, my only other option would be to sell my baby. It's a m reg 4 runner 3L TD manual. GOod bodywork and if I remember rightly, 80Kmiles. Great running order. How much do you think I would get for it over here? Maybe I could take the cash over. I just don't think I would get alot for it here, but it would cost be a bomb to buy in Oz. ANy suggestions would be greatfully received.

Thanks

[zedster]

Before you make any rash decisions, might I suggest that you give MSC Shipping a call, they are the 2nd biggest shipping line in the world, with representation both here in the uk and in Oz.

Give my old boss and mate Ben Collins a call on 01394 277777, tell him CTB put you onto him and ask for a quote to ship the surf and your personal effects over by container.

Ask for the best deal possible stating that you know me.

Let me know how you get on.

[sparkyaj]

HEY! that is fantastic! Thank you so much. That's the best help we have had so far. Ur a star! thanks

[zedster]

My pleasure, I used to work for MSC untill 2 weeks ago, I quit to relocate, much to Ben's disgust, he is the commercial manager for Australian exports from the UK, as I say mention my name and tell him to give you the best rate he can,

if you need any help, give me a shout, the quote will be in GBP and USD, from Newton Abbott shipment ex Bristol will give you the cheapest haulage rate, all you need do is find somewhere that has a ramp near you to run the surf into, sideloading trailers are an option whereby the container is placed on the ground for you to load, but its a wee bit expensive,

As I said, if you need any help, please feel free to ask

[trevdowle]

I could be wrong - you'll need to ask on the Aus Surf site, but I think they banned the importing of vehicles over a certain age (10 years IIRC). So you may not be able to take it over.

I think that its difficult to import from Japan if the vehicle is POST 1990. However if you have been the owner for 12 months, then it can be done as a personal import.....!

[Panrixx]

Hello people. We are looking to move to Australia in the near future. How would I go around finding out how much it would cost to take the surf over there>?

A lot of people say it is costly trying to export a truck,,,,,,,but no body will say how much.

Most of the advise seems to be buy one when you get their, but G,H,J plate surfs/4 runners are about 5K over their!!! and alot of them are 2.4's too.

I'd love to take my moster with us........

Thanks

Hi Sparkyaj,

I know it's not Australia but I have some costs from importing my C5 Corvette that may give you a feel for some of the costs involved.

Marine Insurance 1.75% of vehicle value
Shipping $1333
Import Agent's Fee £75
Terminal Charges £65
10% Import Duty (UK)
17.5% VAT (UK)
SVA Test (UK) £150 plus MOT charge of £47 - so car tested twice!!
Registration Fee (UK) £38

There may be other government charges in Australia that could apply!

Hope this helps a little.