Bringing A Car To The Uk From South Africa

Linotype | 07:47 Sat 22nd Sep 2018 | Motoring

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Hi guys: does anyone have any experience of the requirements of bringing a car (a 2002 Mazda MX5) into the UK from Cape Town, South Africa (I've owned the vehicle for about four years). The shipping company here in CT seem to think that the speedometer will have to be changed because it reads in km/h and not mph, and, the vehicle must have foglights fitted ... Secondly, is there a time limit once landed for getting the vehicle MOT tested and registered as well as changing the speedo and the fitment of foglights? I do realise that vehicle insurance is compulsory over there, but interestingly not in SA! (Incidentally, I'm an ex-pat returning to the UK after 50 years of working and residing in SA). Any help with any of the above points would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

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There is quite a list of requirements for "Type approval" in the UK as we require other standards that may be different to other countries export models. Seat belts are one that springs to mind. About 25 years ago there was a trend in the UK to import rhd models from Belgium by DIY methods. Deal with the trader and import oneself on TIV plates(Temporary Import...

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