importing a car

[VAL113R]

Looking at buying an Imported Subaru.

Someone has imported it but not SVAed it or registered it.

What do I need to do to get it on the road ? Its a 95 so it will need checked.

Is there anywhere in Dundee who would SVA it for me ? How long does the process take ?

Also how do I go about driving the car up from England ? Its not registered so doesnt have any plates on it. Can I still insure it ?

Cheers

[pmacFTO]

You don't need to ESVA cars older than 10 years now That should help u a bit....it also means an influx of below par cars is due as they don't need to do all the mods to get the cars UK/Europe legal thus making a bit more profit on the cars....

You would probably have to have the car trailered up unless you can get trade plates - altho only the person registered to use the plates can drive the car - as long as that person is in the car and u have trade plates on it means anyone can drive it....I'm guessing you are buying it from an individual rather than a company - as they would obviously do all the registering and delivery for you....

[IanJ]

Guys,

I have seen folks insuring the chassis number of cars until it is properly registered. Check with your insurer/dvla as i think there is a maximum time allowed for this.

Ian

[pmacFTO]

Ah....interesting to know that... I'll store that fact for future reference...never thought of doing it that way....makes a lot of sense actually...

[IanJ]

Paul,

It's how the kit-car guys drive to SVA etc

Ian

[VAL113R]

cheers for the replies

someone said you can get the car insured on the vin number

the car is a late 95 so I believe it still needs and SVA test done doesnt it ? Its not stricktly 10 years old yet.

lastly anyone know in the Dundee area who can SVA it for me ?

Cheers