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dbronx

I've sent this to the Checker e-mail group as welll, but figured it best to cast as wide a net as possible.

Has anyone had a Checker that lived in the States and has had it brought over to the UK in the last 3-4 years? I may be in a position shortly to have to make that decision and I'm wrestling with whether to give it a try, to keep the car in the U.S. gathering dust, or sell it.

Given the age of the car I'm not even sure if it can come up to the specs necessary to be registered and operated in Britain. I have info on companies to contact, but if someone has had prior experience I'd sure like to know about it.

Please contact me directly at: dbronx@aol.com

Thanks,
Steve
Roswell, GA
1976 A12

Hybrids · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 11:31 am Post subject:

Very easy.
As it's over 10 years old it will be a case of changing some of the lights to comply with UK regs, get an MOT test (road worthiness test) and then you can apply to get it registered.
Very straightforward.
Only when an import is 10 years or younger is there a more stringent initial test.
If you have any specific questions don't hesitate to ask me

regards Gareth

Mats-Einar · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:28 pm Post subject:

Hi

If i were you i would contact the DVLA in GB to get specifict detailed info there is a lot at their website

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/
to check up the import regulations they have i belive they can ansewr all
your worries beeing a 76 you pass the classic car age and over in europe
that means no import tax on that wehicle i belive its the same in GB

what i know you need is the title owner documents and all registration
documents

with that it shouldnt be any problem

here in sweden we have a rule that sais that if you have owned a car moore
than a year you can bring it as a part of your moove wothout tax (newer
cars) also it involves special rules when it comes to seatbelts and such.

but as i said Check with DVLA
_________________
1963 A12W
1973 MKP yellow cab motell camper
Daimler DS420 Statesman limousine

A Checker freak from Sweden that wants to stay in touch with you lets make life worth living...A Checker owner is newer alone

Mats-Einar · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:29 pm Post subject:

Hi

If i were you i would contact the DVLA in GB to get specifict detailed info there is a lot at their website

http://www.dvla.gov.uk/
to check up the import regulations they have i belive they can ansewr all
your worries beeing a 76 you pass the classic car age and over in europe
that means no import tax on that wehicle i belive its the same in GB

what i know you need is the title owner documents and all registration
documents

with that it shouldnt be any problem

here in sweden we have a rule that sais that if you have owned a car moore
than a year you can bring it as a part of your moove wothout tax (newer
cars) also it involves special rules when it comes to seatbelts and such.

but as i said Check with DVLA
_________________
1963 A12W
1973 MKP yellow cab motell camper
Daimler DS420 Statesman limousine

A Checker freak from Sweden that wants to stay in touch with you lets make life worth living...A Checker owner is newer alone