When it comes to importing a car from NZ to Australia you’re in luck: our two countries – like most other things – are essentially joined at the hip! There aren’t the major restrictions that can be found with vehicles from other nations, and you can just about be certain that your vehicle will soon be delivered to your home, ready for a spin!
However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t any process or paperwork involved, and for this, it is always best to bring in professionals when importing a car from NZ to Australia.
They will help ensure your vehicle is quickly brought across the Tasman as well as provide you with some of the following pieces of advice before you go to work on importing the vehicle:
- Do your research before buying the vehicle
Unless you already own the vehicle, it is always important to do thorough research on it, especially if you are unable to test it in person! You may have seen your dream car online and in Auckland, Christchurch, or wherever, but is it really a dream rig? Or something that will potentially break down the minute you take it for a drive around Sydney?
It is best to properly research the vehicle before buying it, even have a friend across the Tassie inspect it if possible, as this will ensure you are not picking up a lemon!
- Enlist the help of a professional
If you haven’t ever imported a vehicle then you might be unaware of just how tedious the process can be. And, after all, this is why we have industry professionals – to take care of the boring paperwork and all the stuff that the buyer just doesn’t have time to do!
From stamp duty to customs and everything in between, even purchasing a vehicle from New Zealand can be a nuisance, so it’s always a good idea to enlist the professionals, as they can help you secure your vehicle with ease and without having to take care of all of that irritating paperwork!
- Know which documents you need
Once again, this is where a professional can help ensure that nothing goes awry with this process, but it is imperative to ensure you know exactly which documents you need so that you can present them at the moment they are required.
There is plenty of documentation that comes with this service, even when importing a car from NZ to Australia, so be sure that Aussie customs is going to request that you provide a wealth of completed documentation before they release the vehicle for your driving pleasure!
- Be sure your vehicle can actually be imported
On the odd occasion, a vehicle can’t actually be imported into Oz and this is due to a problem with customs clearance. It is very important that you are well aware of whether or not your prospective vehicle can actually be imported into the country.
However, this can be difficult if you don’t have much industry experience and are unaware of which vehicles might not make the grade. A professional importer will be more than adept when it comes to knowing which vehicles are sound for customs clearance and which might be left at the port!
- Check for hidden fees & costs
The prospective vehicle may come with some hidden fees and costs, so be sure to run this through with the seller to ensure that they are not going to chuck on some random values once you’ve already agreed on the purchase!
