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Yes, Im aware of that. Still can't wrap my head around how one can prove that they arrived in the country on a certain date especially within the EU and open borders etc. I know I would have to get the car registered and insured if I decided to keep it. My question was if I still had to do all those things if I decided to bring the car into the UK and sell it as is.

Hi Dan, I've already submitted a quote form on your website. I'll make sure to shoot you any information if/when I need more help. Thanks.

I see. I will take a closer look at it when I have a bit more time. I guess another question that I have now is : When I move to the UK, how long can I drive on my old plates before it becomes a problem? Would it be possible to drive it in the UK and then sell it without having to go through all this ridiculous paperwork?

Car is full Euro spec. Has both KPH and MPH, fog lights, orange turn signals etc.

Steve, I had a quick look at the link you've provided. It seems that since I've paid the VAT on the car when I brough it into the EU I won't have to pay it again. I have all the necessary paperwork for that. I do understand that Brexit might change that but at least there is some hope for me 🙂 Yes, it would be great to see what they have to offer. My current insurance company charges me a third of what other insurance companies have offered, which is still double what people pay for an "average" car but I can live with that.

Hi, Thanks for your answer. I'm thinking about relocating for an extended period of time i.e 10+ years. I guess you could say its permanent? It doesn't seem like a very nice car. It IS a very nice car 😉 To be honest, part availibility is not an issue. At least here it's not. Most parts are the same/very similar to Toyota parts and are availible in most stationary stores/online stores. Prices are not too bad eiter unless we are talking about ES specific parts. That is a whole different story (A set of 4 dust shields costs about 1200 quid here whereas same part for a 2018 or 2019 model costs a fraction of that). Ideally I could bring it with me. It would be a shame if I had to sell it now after all the time, money and effort that has been put into it. Not many car owners can say that their 15 year old car is in near pristine condition - both, mechanically and visually.

Good Afternoon, I am planning on relocating to the UK from Poland next year and I have some questions regarding my car. Mainly, bringing my 2005 ES330 with me. I'm looking for a reliable source of information when it comes to bringing vehicles into the UK. My car has been taxed, registered and insured in Poland but despite that, every insurer in the UK that I have contacted declined my request to give me a quote on their insurance. Reason quoted is that this vehicle (model) does not appear in their database. I've faced the same problem here but I've found an insurance company that was willing to work with me and we found a way around this issue quite quickly. Is there a company that is more likely to help me with this? Are there companies that "specialize" in imported American cars? My second question is about the steering wheel...Can I register and insure the car as it is and drive it legally in the UK? Would my insurance go up because of that? Would maintanance cost more? I do realize my questions sound a bit silly but I have no prior experience with the British system. Last but not least, are there any limitations that are imposed on cars with engines like mine (3.3L V6 VVT-i) in the Worcester area? I know I wouldn't be welcome to drive around London and other big cities but...Where can I find this kind of information? Be gentle. It's my first post here ;) Thanks in advance, Jakub