Car enthusiast around the world import classic, collector and antique cars from the USA every day and many of them run into roadblocks when doing so this article is to help those overseas enthusiasts worldwide know what to expect.
Having helped many classic, collector and antique vehicle buyers from around the world with pre-purchase inspections, I have put together this brief guide for you to prepare and understand the process of importing a car from the USA.
Some other items not listed above which are important to understanding are 1. Quality of work done to the vehicle. 2. Undercarriage condition including any signs of asbestos or hazardous coatings. 3. Proper markings including VIN tags, vehicle serial numbers, and operation odometer and speedometers.
Test Drive Technologies specializes in helping those importing vehicles from the USA. We take the extra time to speak with our clients, understand what area they are importing to, helping them look up the regulation of their country and applying specific checks into their classic car, collector car or antique vehicle inspection so they are well prepared for importing their vehicle from the USA. Please feel free to contact us by calling +1-636-388-8378, sending a text message or by emailing steve@testdrivetech.com. Alternatively, you can also use the form on the right to contact us.
The information obtained to write this article has been taken from the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development of Australia which is one of the most strict vehicle import laws in the world. Please do your due diligence and check with your own country’s importing regulation and laws prior to purchasing a vehicle from any other country.