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UK's leading vehicle import and export specialists since 2006. Shipping, testing, workshop preparation, and import support under one roof.

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Milton Keynes, UK
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American Car Imports to the UK

Your trusted partner for importing vehicles from the USA. We handle everything from US collection to UK road-readiness support.

UK's Leading Full-Service American Car Importer

We are the UK's leading full-service importer of vehicles into the UK and have a long history of importing American cars. (Feel free to read our light-hearted History of ShipMyCar and see how we have been involved in the American car scene for many years).

Private vehicle import support

ShipMyCar is a private vehicle shipping and import specialist, not a government agency. We provide logistics, compliance preparation and guidance; official decisions, fees and records remain with the relevant authorities.

American Car Import Specialists

Since 2006 we have assisted thousands of people to import a US car into the UK including the shipping, testing and road-readiness processes.

American car imports

We have built up a network of US hauliers who can safely move your vehicle across states to our closest port facility.

We ship enough cars from the USA to be full container load shippers, we use R-Raks to ensure safe loading of your car into a container and ensure a speedy export departure and inbound journey to the UK.

Expert UK Conversion and Road-Readiness

Having handled the import of so many US imported vehicles, we are experts in the required conversion process, the testing procedures and the paperwork needed to move your American import toward UK road use.

We understand the complicated nature of modifying an American car for use on UK roads including, for example, the separation of brakes from indicators and addition of side repeater indicators.

Our Core Import Services

Get an instant quote for any of our services designed to make your American car import seamless.

Car Shipping / Transport

Car Shipping / Transport

By sea, road or air

See itemised costs for international shipping and UK or EU vehicle transport, from collection to delivery.

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HMRC Customs

HMRC Customs

Customs clearance and NOVA

Arrange UK customs clearance and NOVA through our online platform, with support from our import team.

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IVA / MOT Testing

IVA / MOT Testing

Preparing your car for UK roads

Find out which modifications and tests your imported vehicle needs, with an itemised estimate of the costs.

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DVLA Registration

DVLA Registration

UK vehicle registration

Get help with your imported vehicle’s DVLA paperwork and registration, from application to UK number plates.

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Managed IVA Service

Managed IVA Service

Online booking, in-house testing

Book our managed IVA service, including unlimited test movements and minor modifications during testing.

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EU Registration

EU Registration

Taxes and registration in Europe

Estimate import taxes, registration taxes and local arrival costs for registering your vehicle in an EU country.

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Transparent Shipping Calculator

Get a full breakdown of all costs involved for your car shipping needs in less than a minute:

  • Transport to port
  • Car Shipping costs
  • Marine Insurance
  • UK Import Costs
  • UK Testing (IVA / MOT)
  • UK Road-Readiness Paperwork

We offer a very unique and powerful instant quote system, valid for all makes/models of American cars and it works from any US address / zip code. You will be given an instant and full breakdown of all the costs involved in importing your car into the UK including IVA, MOT and road-readiness support.

Whether you are looking at importing a classic American car such as a Ford Mustang, or to a modern day Ford GT / Corvette ZL1 we have the experience to modify your vehicle for UK testing or roadworthiness whilst keeping the aesthetics of your American import completely original.

We also offer a modification-only service for American car imports; perhaps you have already imported your car and now need a specialist to handle the IVA, MOT or road-readiness process.

Free Vehicle Check Tools

Is My Car Registered Yet?

Waiting for your imported vehicle record to update? Check whether it is now showing as UK registered.

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Check Export Marker

Buying a vehicle that was previously UK registered? Check whether it has an export marker and may need import support.

Check Export Marker

Ready to Ship Your Car?

Get an instant quote for shipping your vehicle. We handle shipping, import support, testing, and road-readiness.

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