Vehicle Modifications
Ensuring your vehicle meets compliance standards in the United Kingdom is crucial for getting it road registered. We’ve provided guidance on the typical steps that most vehicles need to follow. Remember, each car is unique and requires a tailored approach.
We handle the entire process to ensure your car with UK road requirements.
You can import a car from almost any country, but it will require specific modifications and necessary testing before it can be legally registered.
The fastest way to determine your requirements is to reach out to us for a quote Meanwhile, we've provided some guidance for those looking to gain a deeper understanding of the process.
Headlight Conversions
Many contemporary headlights can be adjusted to meet UK beam standards, and we have the expertise perform this adjustment.
MOT Testing
Most cars require an MOT test before registration. After your car is registered, it will need an MOT test annually.
Rear Fog Lights
We can enhance or modify your rear fog lights to comply with UK standards without compromising the car's visual appeal.
IVA & MSVA testing
Vehicles under ten years old and imported from outside the EU may need an IVA or MSVA test to demonstrate compliance and road to the DVSA.
Looking to adjust your speedometer?
Bringing a car into the UK from abroad, it's typically required to convert the speedometer from kilometers per hour (km/h) to miles per hour (mph).
This is because the UK uses mph as its standard speed measurement, whereas many other countries utilize km/h. If your vehicle is less than 10 years old at the time of import, your speedometer must display mph. This ensures that the driver can safely and accurately monitor their speed.
This conversion is included in our comprehensive import service.
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How soon do you have to declare a car after it arrives in the United Kingdom with HMRC Nova?Completing the NOVA process takes about 14 days and is essential, as you cannot register your car without it. While you can import a car to the UK yourself, it’s often a complex and time-consuming task. We offer a service to handle it for you. The DVLA’s import guide advises: If you’re permanently importing a car to the UK, you must: Notify HMRC of the car’s details within 14 days of arrival. Pay any applicable VAT before DVLA can register the vehicle. After notifying HMRC, you must register, tax, and fully insure the car before driving. UK residents cannot drive vehicles with foreign registration plates in the UK.
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Can you help with the NOVA application?Importing a car to the UK can be a daunting task, with intricate requirements and paperwork. We’re here to assist with obtaining your NOVA and resolving any challenges. By choosing PROMAP86, we handle the entire process for you. Our experts ensure compliance with all regulations, including tax, duty, valuations, and other obligations. We stay current with the latest rules, saving you significant time and effort.
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Are you moving to the UK?If you're relocating to the UK, have been abroad for over 12 months, and owned your car for more than 6 months, you can import it tax- and duty-free. To do so, you must submit a Transfer of Residency application to HMRC. PROMAP86 customers receive helpful guides to assist with this process.
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Have you got a car that was formerly UK registered?If you previously exported a car from the UK and are now bringing it back, you may import it tax-free, provided you can show the original UK purchase invoice and a copy of the previous UK V5C logbook.
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Have you bought a car from outside the EU?Vehicles registered outside the EU face a 20% import VAT and a 10% import duty, calculated on the car’s purchase price plus any transport costs to the UK. The VAT is based on the purchase invoice or, if over 3 months old, a recent valuation.
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Have you bought a car from the EU?Vehicles registered in the EU incur a 20% import VAT, calculated on the car's purchase price plus any transport costs to the UK. The VAT is based on the purchase invoice or, if the invoice is over 3 months old, a recent valuation.
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Have you bought a classic car?Vehicles over 30 years old are eligible for a reduced tax rate due to their historical value, akin to antiques. You'll pay 5% import VAT, calculated on the car's purchase price plus any transport costs to the UK, with no import duty. The VAT is based on the purchase invoice or a recent valuation if the invoice is older than 3 months.
