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Shipping Irish Car to UK and Registration

plateIf you are thinking of moving to the UK from Ireland and are looking at shipping your car with you to have it re-registered here you will need to have the car conform with UK requirements in order for the DVLA to assign a number plate.

First you will need to obtain a Certificate of Conformity from the Manufacturer of your vehicle, this is usually fairly straightforward and involves making a call to the appropriate head office e.g. VW, Mercedes etc and asking them to send one to you.

This document will (usually not in English, so use Google Translate!) explain what needs to be changed to allow the car to be driven on the left hand side of the road and usually lists the speedo needing to show mph rather than kilometres and often the foglight needing to be switched onto the other side, if the car was not originally for left hand driving, headlights may need to be changed to ensure the beam pattern suits left hand side of the road driving

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Once you know what needs changing, the best thing to do is to get your car to us at ShipMyCar where our engineers can carry out all the changes for you. Rather than changing the entire speedo we simply fit fascia plates which look completely factory fit but work out significantly cheaper. We can carry out all headlight changes or rewiring needed, often while you wait. We can even MOT the vehicle which will be required if the car is over three years old.

As soon as the changes have been made we can provide you with a statement to prove so, this will then need to be sent to the VCA in order for them to issue a Mutual Recognition Certificate – you then simply apply with the DVLA to register the car by filling in the appropriate form, providing them with the MOT, insurance and mutual recognition certificate

For further information, please contact us on 01908 887917 or email info@shipmycar.co.uk

Corvette C6 IVA UK Lights

Shipping a Corvette C6 to the UK? When it comes to the IVA modifications for the lights, ShipMyCar engineers have pioneered a method of ustilising Ultra Intensity LED bulbs to shine through existing lens clusters. Our LED’s are so powerful the light looks 100% amber when flashing.

The modifications are carried out using our in-house developed light control module to ensure the existing brake and indicator feeds are split safely and do not put any additional strain on the vehicle’s sensitive electrical systems

Here is a short video showing the light modifications in action:

Car Shipping

If you are thinking of shipping a Corvette or any other car to the UK and require further information, please visit us at www.shipmycar.co.uk

MOT for pre-1960 classic cars

Shipping a car to the UK that was manufactured prior to 1st January 1960? Well, the DVLA now have decided that your vehicle will be exempt from MOT testing – including the first MOT on arrival in the UK. This means you can ship a pre-1960 vehicle into the UK and register it (once you have cleared customs and insured the vehicle) with out having to put the car through an MOT first.

It also means, when applying for future tax discs, you will not need to show a valid MOT certificate

The car must still be in a roadworthy condition when used on a public road and we assume usual insurance criteria will apply for example if you had a crash in a pre-1960 vehicle with worn tyres, it should be your responsibility to ensure the car was in good condition and so if deemed un-roadworthy we would assume you would not be insured.

Shipping a pre-1960 car and MOT

If shipping a car to the UK through ShipMyCar, you will notice our instant car shipping calculator still adds an MOT test – this is going to be our company policy to put every car we ship into the UK to be put through a voluntary MOT test on import to the UK, this is to ensure the vehicle is safe for you to drive away.

The voluntary MOT will be carried out on the car’s VIN number as the car will not be registered yet as per usual with new imports and so will not be stored in the MOT system, and we will be able to provide a quote for any MOT work to get the car in roadworthy condition.

Cars being shipping for example from the USA may not have had a safety check carried out for many years and so we feel it right for your safety to ensure we have at least checked it has been deemed safe by a qualified MOT test station, or any defects are made clear to
you prior to collection.

Classic Car Shipping

Classic Car Shipping

We are specialists at classic car shipping – for further information or to try our unique classic car shipping quote calculator, please visit our classic car shipping website

US Classic Car Shipping

The latest Dallas Auction managed in excess of $31million worth of sales, some of the biggest sellers were:

1938 Lincoln K Semi-Collapsible Cabriolet ($152,500) and a 1956 Lincoln Premiere convertible, which achieved the same price.

The following three days maintained a sale rate of 70%, with the top price of $285,000 going to a 1967 427cu in Chevrolet Corvette HP convertible (pictured)

How to ship a classic car back to the UK

So if you are one of the lucky bidders you will be more than likely wanting to get the car back to the UK as quickly and safely as possible. At ShipMyCar we ship rare classic and prestige marques back every day and have the following advise regarding classic car shipping

  • Ensure your classic car is collected by enclosed transport which has the facility for low loading so the front bumper does not catch
  • At port use specialist loading teams to load your car into your own 20ft container
  • Container? Yes, never ship a rare classic by Roll-on-Roll-off, if you do, it would be driven from the port to the ship and then is open to the elements and ship workers. We can organise a sealed, weatherproof container to house just your car for the journey, this is sealed in our US warehouses and unloaded in one of our customs bonded warehouses here in the UK. All of our staff are specialised in vehicle shipping. Consolidated/shared containers mean your car would be shared with one or two other cars, if you choose this make sure there are no other goods in the container which could fall on your car
  • UK Customs Clearance – any vehicle over thirty years old should not pay any duty and just 5% VAT
  • MOT modifications – we ensure any modifications carried out do not alter the look of the original car in any visible way

You can obtain an instant quote for any classic car shipping for any USA collection address at our website Classic Car Shipping

    • Twin Turbo Aventador

    Underground Racing unveils the FIRST Twin Turbo Lamborghi Aventador LP700-4

    Known for their in-house engineered twin-turbo engine kits, North Carolina based tuner, Underground Racing, has announced they have completed development of the first twin-turbo Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4.

    Underground Racing began development as soon as the Aventador was released and admits that Lamborghini, in an attempt to preserve product integrity, went out of its way to make third-party engine tuning difficult. But Underground Racing managed to work around them, however, not without some compromises.

    Underground Racing emphasizes that for the time being, they will only sell an Aventador twin-turbo kit as a complete engine rebuild. In a statement Underground Racing says, “For now, the UR TT Aventadors will only be released with FULL engine builds. Through our research, we have found certain conditions that make this a requirement.”

    Now with the demonstration model complete, initial testing rendered some stagering numbers. While using OEM street tires on a regular road and with normal air pressure, the twin-turbo Aventador sprinted from 0-60 mph in 2.2 seconds. Although not certified, Underground Racing estimates horsepower (measured at the wheel) to be approximately 1200hp. To help achieve that time Underground Racing also improved the shifting speed with their Quickshift upgrade.

    Underground Racing wants to keep to the details of their twin-turbo system to themselves, but the next step is to push the limits of the twin-turbo Aventador. Underground Racing promises to release more videos of the Aventador, so stay tuned.

    Lamborghini Aventador Shipping

    If you are looking at shipping a twin turbo Aventador back from the USA, Dubai or Europe to the UK, or anywhere in the world, please do not hesitate to contact us at ShipMyCar.co.uk. We offer a full service import for cars being imported into the UK from USA, UAE etc including IVA testing and registration

    Car Shipping Quote

    We are pleased to announce that our new website is now live and includes an even better version of our unique and powerful instant Car Shipping Quote System…

    Car Shipping quotes can be frustrating to obtain, many shipping lines take a while to get back to you and then they do not include all the hidden charges which can dramatically increase the cost of shipping your car without you realising until the car arrives at your destination.

    We have been developing our car shipping quote system for a number of years now and have built up a huge database of costs for: Collection transport costs, Export charges, Customs and loading fees, sea shipping, air freight, unloading fees, marine insurance, road transport, IVA, MOT, SVA and DVLA costs.

    This means that our website can instantly and accurately price up your international car shipping requirements for any make/model and for a growing number of car shipping routes. Our new instant car shipping quote system also features a Port Finder facility whereby you simply enter a zipcode/post code and we let you know the closest port of import/export.

    Once your quote is displayed on the screen you can also tailor it to your exact requirements for example upgrading to enclosed transport, or removing some destination charges such as IVA testing or DVLA registration.

    Some screenshots from our new car shipping quote portal:

    Car Shipping Portal at ShipMyCar.co.uk

    Car Shipping

    If you have a specific car shipping requirement please first try our instant car shipping quote facility at ShipMyCar.co.uk or give us a call on 01908 887917

    BTI Scheme for +30yr imports

    HMRC now allow certain vehicles over thirty years old to be entered through customs without paying any duty and just 5% VAT.

    This is known as BTI / 9705 entry for Historic Vehicles Import Relief

    How do I get import relief for a vehicle over thirty years old?

    We can provide you with the appropriate forms to complete to see if HMRC will allow the car to be imported under the BTI scheme, the main factors are if the car is no longer in production, over thirty years old and unmodified from its original form.

    Quite often bringing a car into the UK under BTI / 9705 means that the car is released from the port once you have paid your 5% VAT, your application will then be checked by customs and they may still deem that your car is not worthy of import relief and ask you to pay the full import duty and VAT.

    For more infomation on the BTI Scheme or car shipping please contact us on 01908 887 917

    Skater Dog

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    We at ShipMyCar loves cars, we love shipping cars, but we also love cool dogs, and this dog is just about the coolest we have seen in a long time.

    Dog on scooter

    Dog on scooter

    So a tenuous link for today is that Norman the Briard comes from Georgia and we can ship cars from Georgia to anywhere in the world but in particular the UK where we will make sure we carry out all of your IVA, MOT and DVLA Registration requirements

    Solar Powered Roads

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    Is a solar-powered glass road in our driving future? Scott Brusaw, an engineer from Idaho, believes so. With aid and interest from the federal government and General Electric, Brusaw has been refining his concept of the road of the future. Super-strong glass and solar cells embedded below the top layers could serve as both a nexus of travel and energy.

    As the sun energizes the solar cells, energy can be transferred to power street signs, nearby homes and roadside businesses. In snowy climates, the collected energy could heat the roadway and melt snow and ice, eliminating the need for large fleets of plows.

    Brusaw insists that glass developers can create a strong enough material that traction and durability would not be an issue. A few problems do stand in the way of course, as is typically the case with new ideas and technology. Most notable of these problems is the issue of cost. Brusaw estimates that it would costs about $4.4 million per mile to lay down this super-glass roadway. Of course, the road would eventually recoup that money and even generate a greater return, but the initial cost is a daunting one.

    Brusaw hopes to begin proving the effectiveness of the technology and he is going to do so by starting smaller by teaming up with a nationwide chain to revamp existing parking lots. The lots could be heated and also over a recharging station for electric vehicles.

    2012 AC Cobra

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    2012 marks half a century since the very first Cobra was released on the street, and to celebrate, Shelby has announced a limited-edition 50th Anniversary model that was introduced at Barrett-Jackson earlier today. Using CSX8000 chassis numbers, each of the continuation cars will be painted in “Shelby Black” and feature a premium leather interior, wire wheels and special badging.

    Shelby 50th Anniversary Cobra

    Shelby 50th Anniversary Cobra

    Pricing for a 50th Anniversary Cobra rolling chassis (car minus drivetrain) is set at $69,995 or $134,995 for an aluminum-bodied car. Expensive, yes, but with just 50 units slated for production, we can see them getting snapped up pretty quickly.

    Shelby 50th Anniversary Cobra

    Let us ship your Cobra to the UK

    We have brought a number of Cobra’s into the UK and you must be aware of the amount of work needed to get one through an IVA test – any Cobra with a US registration over ten years old will require IVA testing once shipped to the UK and it is not an easy test to get through! A few items which need altering to comply with IVA requirements:

    • Wooden steering wheel must be changed
    • Sharp edges removed – any edge that has a small radius must be either covered or smoothed – on many Cobras that will include window trims, internal switches, fuel cap, many chrome parts
    • Noise and emissions – exhaust must meet IVA requirements which will mean at least the addition of catalytic convertors
    • Seats – must switch over seats for race seats with headrests
    • Fuel cap must be lockable or not be able to be removed from key when off of car
    • Lights – will need to be amber indicators, side lights, side repeater indicators, headlights pointing in correct direction and brake lights separate to indicators
    • Rear fog light
    • Windscreen heater
    • Windscreen wipers
    • Door locks changed to include two stage closing with proper latch
    • and more….

      • If you are thinking of bringing a kit car back to the UK which is less than ten years old we recommend you contact ShipMyCar not only for your car shipping requirements but also to obtain more information on our IVA modification packages – why have the stress of all of the above when we can get it all done for you!?