We offer all of the services below

• Manage the Vehicle Import Approval (VIA)

• Arrange and co-ordinate Freight Forwarders in the country of export. Due to our volume of shipping we can get preferential rates.

• Arrange all shipping aspects including Marine Insurance.

• Arrange customs valuation in Australia to determine the amount of duty and GST payable.

• Liaise with the Freight Forwarder in Australia while the vehicle is in bond and deal with any personal effects that accompany the vehicle.

• Attend at port of arrival to confirm valuation with customs if required.

• Instruct Customs Broker in Australia to arrange clearance.

• Arrange Quarantine inspection and witness this if necessary.

• Arrange fumigation and cleaning if required by quarantine.

• Supervise Air Conditioning approval (do NOT de-gas your vehicle prior to shipping unless we instruct you to) our engineers are environmentally compliant.

• Arrange removal from Bonded area or Bond store promptly to avoid or minimize storage fees.

• Arrange appropriate transport of vehicle to the registered engineer for compliancing to Australian standards.

• Supervise engineering compliance to avoid delay or un-necessary modifications or repairs.

• Acquire and affix engineers Compliance Plate.

• Deal with relevant government department for the issue of the Vehicle Import Plate (the vehicle cannot be registered for road use without this magenta plate). Collect and affix plate.

• Transport vehicle to registered workshop for the issue of a safety certificate (equivalent to MOT or Warrant of Fitness). This is a different procedure from the engineer’s certification.

• Transport vehicle to the relevant Department of Transport for the required inspection to register the vehicle in the client’s name.

• Deal with the Department of Transport t to establish the amount of state Stamp Duty payable the first time a vehicle is registered; this is 3%-4% of the market value, depending on the size of the engine.

• Pre-delivery detailing/cleaning if required.

• Advise on appropriate comprehensive insurance. Third Party Personal injury insurance is a compulsory component of the registration fee in Australia.

• Arrange insurance valuation.

• Liaise with client for collection and hand-over of vehicle.