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[dt_gap height=”10″ /] It was officially confirmed today that the old import scheme and the interim bridging scheme have both been extended by 12 more months to ease the troubled and delayed transition to the new import scheme. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The new deadlines are as follows: [dt_gap height=”5″ /] Old SEVS – Import Approval […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Latest News 4 April 2022 – the 12 month extension detailed below also applies to the old SEVS. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Govt. has made an absolute mess of the transition from the old to new import scheme (SEVS), to the point where compliance for many popular import models ran out in […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The new SEVS import scheme started in June 2021 and is managed by the ROVER system. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] To be eligible for import under SEVS a vehicle model: [dt_gap height=”5″ /] – Must not have been sold new in Australia (in the same configuration) [dt_gap height=”5″ /] – AND meet one of six […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Changes to the import regulations for Australia have been dragging on for so long (over 6 years) that some people may not realise that many popular older models will soon become impossible to import. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] A whole range of models will be blocked from 1 April 2022, including petrol / […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] After an extended transition phase, the new Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) finally replaced the old Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA) on 1 July 2021. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Import approvals will no longer be issued for vehicle models under the old regulations after 31 March 2022 and those vehicles must have […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] 2023 Update, 2020+ Nissan Ariya is available for import: Nissan Ariya Import Information. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Nissan Japan is now taking pre-orders for the new 66kWh and 91kWh Nissan Ariya electric vehicle. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Nissan Ariya is a sedan / SUV crossover style vehicle with better range and performance than the […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Whew, we’ve hardly had a chance to catch our breath the last 12 months. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] We have been so busy sourcing cars it has simply left no time for Blogging or FB. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Time then perhaps for a quick catch up in between the avalanche of auction inspections, […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The old SEVS WILL END in the next 12 months. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] This has been coming for awhile, so what does it actually mean ? [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Let’s start with what we know. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Many popular import models from the last 20 years will no longer be possible […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The 62kWh Nissan Leaf full model range has just been approved for direct import to Australia right up to new 2020 models. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] At the time of this post, prices for 0 to 15,000 km 62kWh Leafs in new to near new condition ranged from about $42,000 to $51,000 complied, […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The latest list of approved models under transitional SEVS arrangements is now available. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] These are models NEVER BEFORE eligible for import to Australia and include hybrid / electric vehicles as well as significantly different versions of locally sold models. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] NOTE: Inclusion in this list is just the […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The latest list of approved models under transitional SEVS arrangements is now available. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] These are models NEVER BEFORE eligible for import to Australia and include hybrid / electric vehicles as well as significantly different versions of locally sold models. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] NOTE: Inclusion in this list is just the […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] With full compliance estimated to be just 3 to 4 weeks away for Subaru Forester STi import to Australia, we are now taking orders ! [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Forester STi import has been one of the most common requests we have received for any model over the years and now it is finally […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] 2021 UPDATE – Sorry, we are no longer taking orders for the R35 GTR as the prices are now too high in Japan for viable import. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] With full compliance estimated to be just 3 to 4 weeks away for R35 GTR import to Australia under the new SEVS, we […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Import Honda Civic Type R FD2 to Australia – just added to the list of approved models under transitional SEVS arrangements on 2 April 2020. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The ruling covers the October 2006 to December 2011 Honda Civic Type R FD2 4 door sedan. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Browse the last 3 months of […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The latest list of approved models under transitional SEVS arrangements is now available. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] These are models NEVER BEFORE eligible for import to Australia and include hybrid / electric vehicles as well as significantly different versions of locally sold models. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] NOTE: Inclusion in this list is just the […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] More models added 26 March 2020 – latest update here [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Things are finally moving ! – A new list has just been published showing the first vehicle models to be approved by the Australian Govt. under transitional SEVS arrangements. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] These are models NEVER BEFORE eligible for […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Looking for a classic car under the new 25 Year Rule, perhaps something like this 1992 Lancia Delta Integrale Collezione 4WD auctioned in Tokyo on 21 November 2019 ? [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Good News ! We can source it for you from Japan. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Vehicles are inspected […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Looking for a quirky 600cc kei car like this cute 1997 Mazda Autozam Carol that looks like a Bentley compact ? [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Good News ! Any kei car is now possible to import to Australia – right up to new models currently on sale in Japan – under the new […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Guidelines are now available setting out how SEVS will work (for the import of vehicles NEWER than 25 years) while we transition from the old (MVSA) to the new (RVS) vehicle import regulations. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Transition period 10 Dec 2019 –> 1 July 2021. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Main points: [dt_gap height=”5″ […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] 2021 UPDATE – From 1 July 2021 import approvals under the 25 Year Rule are handled by the new ROVER system. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] In December 2019 the Aust Govt. provided a 25 Year Rule Vehicle Import – Guidance (PDF) setting out how the new 25 Year Rule would operate under interim arrangements, the type […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Some important points to bear in mind when selecting vehicles to import under the new 25 Year Rule for car imports to Australia which STARTS on 10 Dec 2019: [dt_gap height=”10″ /] – Prices are rising fast on all classic vehicles [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The USA has their own 25 Year Rule which […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Just confirmed – the new 25 Year Rule for car imports to Australia WILL START on 10 December 2019. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Quick summary from today’s official update received today from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development: [dt_gap height=”5″ /] – The 25 Year Rule will start on 10 December […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Road Vehicle Standards Legislation Amendment Bill 2019 was passed today and gives the Govt. a new flexible deadline to implement the vehicle import regulation changes of up to 1 July 2021 (rather than 10 December 2019 as originally legislated). [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Behind the scenes the Govt. is indicating to industry […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Well… we suspected this was coming from the lack of progress updates from the Govt. in recent months. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Before going on, it has to be said – they’ve ONLY had 5 years to prepare for this. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] * Deep breath * OK, so moving on… [dt_gap height=”10″ […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] 2021 UPDATE – Sorry, we are no longer taking orders for the NSX as the prices are now too high in Japan for viable import. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Want to import Honda NSX to Australia under the 25 Year Rule and not sure where to start ? [dt_gap height=”10″ /] YES – The new […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] So, the new import regulations 2019 were finally released with some major improvements bound to put a grin on enthusiasts’ faces. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] YES – We have secure indoor storage available now for anyone wanting to get a jump on the market prior to 10 December 2019, which is only 10 […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Lots of interest lately in the 2007 – 2010 Honda Civic Type R FD2 and whether this model will be eligible for import to Australia under the new SEVS from December 2019. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] LATEST UPDATE 3 April 2020 – Civic Type R FD2 now approved for import [dt_gap height=”10″ /] View […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] Thanks to some pre-emptive changes ahead of the new SEVS regulations which will apply from 10 December this year, we can now import a growing range of secondhand and new hybrid and electric vehicles. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Australia is lagging well behind most other high carbon footprint countries on reforming the transport […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] This seems to be dragging on doesn’t it ? [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Here’s the latest on the new import regulations which are set to apply from 10 December 2019. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] 10 days ago we requested an update from the Govt. – today we received the reply which you can read […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] OK, the date is set. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Road Vehicle Standards Bill 2018 received Royal Assent on 10 Dec 2018. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] There is now a 12 month transition period to allow businesses to adjust and new management structures to be put in place. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] This Bill forms […]
