Import a car from the USA and Canada to United Kingdom
We buy your vehicle in North America, prepare it in our own yard and deliver it to United Kingdom with export paperwork, shipping and customs clearance — one contract, a fixed quote and one manager.
Route and transit time
Customs duties and taxes in United Kingdom
Import duty 10%, import VAT 20%; first-year VED by CO₂.
IVA test (individual vehicle approval) at DVSA, then registration with the DVLA.
Example: landed cost of a $30,000 car
Illustrative estimate for a mid-size car bought at a US auction. Registration taxes, excise and exact freight depend on the vehicle — your manager confirms every figure in a written quote.
Import cost calculatorHow delivery to United Kingdom works
Takes two minutes — right here on the site.
Your manager scans the whole US & Canada market for you.
You choose from verified options — no blind bets.
We buy the vehicle and move it to our own yard.
Prepared and secured at our yard in the USA.
Two options — you pick speed or best value.
Full tracking until the vehicle reaches your country.
Your car is home — inspected and ready to drive.
Documents you receive
- Original title (or export certificate)
- Bill of sale and invoice
- US export declaration (AES / EEI)
- Bill of lading
- Cargo insurance certificate
- Photos and inspection report
01How long does shipping from the USA to United Kingdom take?
Ocean transit takes 10–16 days; with purchase, inland transport and clearance the full cycle is about 4–6 weeks. Air freight takes 3–6 days.
02How much duty do I pay in United Kingdom?
Typical charges: Import duty (cars) 10%, VAT 20%. Import duty 10%, import VAT 20%; first-year VED by CO₂.
03Can you deliver to my city in United Kingdom?
Yes. After clearance at Southampton we arrange delivery by truck to your city or you collect the car at the port.
Get a quote for delivery to United Kingdom
Tell us what you need — a manager replies within one business hour.