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Importing a vehicle into the UK?
Do you own a vehicle with foreign plates? Shift gears to compliance and get it imported today!
MRN Import Paperwork | Payment Import Charges | Certificates of Conformity
100 pages of HMRC/DVLA guidelines? Don’t hit the brakes—watch the 1-minute version!
Lost in HMRC/DVLA regulations? We make them easy to understand!
Step 1
Import Declaration MRN/C88
Payment of VAT/Duties to HMRC
Step 2
NOVA application
Step 3
Ensuring vehicle complies with UK road standards
Step 4
Tax & register the vehicle with DVLA
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3000+ vehicles obtained UK plates with Carsimport.co.uk
What We Do
Our
Services
For Every Need
Private individuals, small companies, and large corporations — Cars Import UK supports everyone.
MRN Import / Export Declarations for vehicles
- CDS / C88 / E2 Import Entries
- Import Duty & VAT Calculations
- Import charges Relief Applications
NOVA (Notification of Vehicle Arrivals) Services
- Assistance with NOVA
Registration for Imported Vehicles
- Completion of Forms
- Certificates of Conformity (CoC)
Imported Vehicle Inspection Services
- Specialist Vehicle Inspections
- Pre-Purchase Vehicle Assessments
Can’t see the service you need?
At Cars Import UK, we handle all matters relating to imported and exported vehicles – Re-imported vehicles, vehicles without number plates, and first-time UK registrations.
Why Choose Us
Time saver
DVLA or HMRC calls can take 40+ minutes—and you may still be redirected or given confusing guidance. Get clear answers instantly, without the wait.
Money saver
With our all-in-one service, you deal with just one company instead of 3–4—making it faster, simpler, and more affordable
Complete peace of mind
Rest assured—whatever issue you encounter, an expert and a solution will be ready for you.
Your Questions, Our Answers
Cars with foreign plates that need to be registered in the UK are subject to the payment of VAT or/and duties. However, the gov is providing some reliefs in certain situations that might reduce the VAT payable or in some case even bring this to £££0. More money in your pockets!
With so many parties involved it’s difficult to say, every situation is different as every vehicle. However we had customers getting their plates within 3 weeks from the start of the process using our full service!
Thanks to our expertise in the industry we can arrange customs clearance for your vehicle in 24/48 working hours.
Some steps of the process can only be completed by a certified agent.
We assist both individuals and companies in the whole process! There are some steps slightly different, however we have all the tools to assist everybody!
The registration process is the same even if you purchased a vehicle in the UK with foreign plates without directly importing it by yourself.
For most of the vehicles before proceeding we require a sale receipt showing the amount paid for the vehicle (if dated within 3 months) or valuation made by an UK garage and a picture of the foreign registration document.
No, the above documents can be sent to us by email to: info@carsimport.co.uk
If you are an individual importing a vehicle for personal use in the UK, an EORI is NOT required.
If you are a business, the EORI is required. If you struggle to apply for an EORI please get in touch and we will be more than happy to assist you! info@carsimport.co.uk
* All approvals, processing decisions, and issuance of official registration documents remain solely the responsibility of the DVLA. Our role is strictly limited to administrative assistance, acting on customer instruction, without any authority or affiliation with government bodies.
