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Bring my own car?

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  • 21-10-2011 7:12pm
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    my475visaquest
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭


    I am working out whether it will be worth bringing my car when I set off for Oz.
    Does anybody have experience with this, as it appears that cars can be quite expensive in australia?
    What charges, duties, registration fees etc apply?


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    hussey
    Registered Users Posts: 6,240 ✭✭✭hussey


    old thread but contains your answer
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055585471
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=68290041
    gov info: http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/importing_vehicles/general/index.aspx

    Generally no it's not worth it


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    sponge_bob
    Registered Users Posts: 665 ✭✭✭sponge_bob


    brother brought his van with him when he went, he filled it up with a bust of stuff like tv's computers, bed clothes, cuttlery, saucepans and frying pans. stuff like that. think the general concensus was that it meant he could shipp over alot of large bulky and heavy items it was not really worth it and from what i gather he wouldn't do it again if he was moving.


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    Zambia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭Zambia


    What is your car ?


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    Essien
    Registered Users Posts: 2,985 ✭✭✭Essien


    A lot of cars are crazy money out here, particularly quality European models like BMW or VW. Having said that, I still can't see it being good value to bring your own out as I'd imagine there would be heaps of taxes and charges incurred by the time you get it on the road, more than enough to offset the price difference.


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    my475visaquest
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭my475visaquest


    Looks like my mind is made up! Thanks for the replies:)


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    sponge_bob
    Registered Users Posts: 665 ✭✭✭sponge_bob


    just as a matter of interest, how did your 457 visa quest go?


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    my475visaquest
    Closed Accounts Posts: 34 ✭my475visaquest


    Its only just begun!:D I amactually changing my quest to a 175 visa haha. I can get the points if I pass my TRA assessment, which is where I am at now! Still lots of work to do but I have started the process.


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    sponge_bob
    Registered Users Posts: 665 ✭✭✭sponge_bob


    my475visaquest wrote: »
    Its only just begun!:D I amactually changing my quest to a 175 visa haha. I can get the points if I pass my TRA assessment, which is where I am at now! Still lots of work to do but I have started the process.


    much better option imo. will cost you a few quid extra and take a bit longer, but you will have more flexability and comfort in australia with this visa.


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