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Export from the UK

Export your vehicle from the UK, properly.

Collection, export customs, DVLA notification and shipping to almost any country, plus help with registration at the other end.

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Typical transit times and indicative prices. Your quote gives the exact figure.

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How it works

How exporting works, in 4 steps.

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  1. 01

    Instant quote

    Shipping and paperwork, itemised.

  2. 02

    Collection

    From your home, dealer or storage.

  3. 03

    Export clearance

    Declaration filed and DVLA notified.

  4. 04

    Shipped & tracked

    Delivered to port or door at the destination.

Costs explained

What it costs, line by line.

A worked example: a car shipped from the UK to Australia. Your quote does the same maths for your vehicle and destination.

  • No UK duty or VAT on exports. We prepare the export declaration and tell DVLA the vehicle has left the UK.
  • Destination taxes depend on the country and the vehicle. We give you a separate estimate once we know the details.

Worked example

Car export, built 2012

Demo figures
Shipping & logistics£3,040
  • UK collection to port£245
  • Shipping (RoRo)£2,150
  • Marine insurance1.5% of declared value£300
  • Port handling & documents£345
Customs, compliance & registration£195
  • Export customs & DVLA notification£195
Total, excluding the vehicle£3,235

Illustrative only. Rates change; your quote is calculated for your vehicle.

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What’s included

Everything you need to export.

  • UK collection

    Open or enclosed transport to the port.

  • Export customs

    Export declaration prepared and submitted.

  • DVLA notification

    We tell DVLA the vehicle is permanently exported.

  • Shipping & insurance

    Container, RoRo or air, insured.

  • Pre-export prep

    Cleaning for strict biosecurity destinations.

  • Destination agents

    Help with clearance and local registration.

FAQ

Exporting: your questions.

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Do I pay UK VAT when exporting a car?

No UK duty or VAT is charged on the export itself. The destination country normally charges its own import taxes.

What happens to my V5C?

We complete the permanent export process with DVLA so the vehicle is removed from the UK register correctly.

Can you help with registration abroad?

Yes. We work with agents in major destinations and give you the documents you need for local registration.

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