Want to buy a new parallel imported car

[Manu27]

Hi,

 

I reside in UK and interested in buying 2 new cars, one would be mid-segment car and another one would be high-end. However, i heard that buying a parallel imported car in UK is cheaper than buying a car from UK. Is that true? If yes, before buying a car i have following queries:

 

1) What are the problems/challenges i might face in UK in case i buy a parallel imported car?

2) What about the warranty, service and maintenance of the parallel imported car? Does local authorized company dealer would service my car?

3) On an average, approximately what would be my cost saving (in percentage) in case i buy a parallel imported car?

4) How much time will it take in the delivery of parallel imported car in UK?

5) Can i buy any car through parallel import in UK or is it only selected models are available (such as Toyota, Honda etc.)?

6) What is the reason that parallel imported cars in UK are cheaper than local ones? Is it like suppliers earn lower margins?

7) From where can i buy parallel imported cars in UK? Is it local dealer or any other party would supply the car to me?

8) Just for the sake of my knowledge, if i say that 100 cars are imported in UK every year, approximately what is the percentage share of parallel imported cars in total UK import of cars? I just wanted to know how big is the market? Am i falling into 'masses' or 'classes' for buying parallel imported car? :)

 

Please someone help me on this so that can i can decide on it immediately.

 

Thanks,

Manu

[Ferraricalifornia]

whoa!!!

 

you're asking us Singaporeans about the problems faced when importing a car to Britain through non-official importers aka Parallel Importers???

 

if it's a Toyota, i don't think there should be any parts problem...

 

most of the cars share the same engines, platforms, etc...

 

and why don't you check out British Car Forums instead???

 

cheers mate!!

[Manu27]

hey mate....m trying their as well....i thought that some people in this forum might be industry experts etc.....so there might be possibility that they know something with regard to my queries....

 

anyways..thanks a lot for your prompt response.

 

cheers!

[Nkps]

  On 3/30/2010 at 7:23 AM, Manu27 said:

Hi,

 

I reside in UK and interested in buying 2 new cars, one would be mid-segment car and another one would be high-end. However, i heard that buying a parallel imported car in UK is cheaper than buying a car from UK. Is that true? If yes, before buying a car i have following queries:

 

1) What are the problems/challenges i might face in UK in case i buy a parallel imported car?

2) What about the warranty, service and maintenance of the parallel imported car? Does local authorized company dealer would service my car?

3) On an average, approximately what would be my cost saving (in percentage) in case i buy a parallel imported car?

4) How much time will it take in the delivery of parallel imported car in UK?

5) Can i buy any car through parallel import in UK or is it only selected models are available (such as Toyota, Honda etc.)?

6) What is the reason that parallel imported cars in UK are cheaper than local ones? Is it like suppliers earn lower margins?

7) From where can i buy parallel imported cars in UK? Is it local dealer or any other party would supply the car to me?

8) Just for the sake of my knowledge, if i say that 100 cars are imported in UK every year, approximately what is the percentage share of parallel imported cars in total UK import of cars? I just wanted to know how big is the market? Am i falling into 'masses' or 'classes' for buying parallel imported car? :)

 

Please someone help me on this so that can i can decide on it immediately.

 

Thanks,

Manu

go to www.mycarforum.co.uk and ask for a solution there

[Ferraricalifornia]

what is the time over there???

 

are your in DST now???

 

haha...

 

just asking...

[Manu27]

hey....the time in london is 8:50 AM... :)

[Viceroymenthol]

  On 3/30/2010 at 7:50 AM, Manu27 said:

hey....the time in london is 8:50 AM... :)

 

Manchester United vs. Chelsea this weekend

 

Chelsea FTW!!!!

[Heartbreakkidz]

  On 3/30/2010 at 8:14 AM, Viceroymenthol said:

Manchester United vs. Chelsea this weekend

 

Chelsea FTW!!!!

 

This is the day that cheski that got DOOM!! final nail into the coffin,repeated 3-0 at OLD TRAFFOLD like last season scoreline :)

[Amazon777]

Cars in UK is relatively cheap already, why go through so much trouble getting from a PI. I have SG friend working as a lawyer in UK and my bro is staying in cambridge. Don't want to disturb them as they know nuts about cars.

 

I am thinking of self-importing cars from UK to Singapore, can you help. Looking at the F10? Can you help? One can book the car and drop by in Germany, pay for the car and drive over land to Britain.

 

  On 3/30/2010 at 7:23 AM, Manu27 said:

Hi,

 

I reside in UK and interested in buying 2 new cars, one would be mid-segment car and another one would be high-end. However, i heard that buying a parallel imported car in UK is cheaper than buying a car from UK. Is that true? If yes, before buying a car i have following queries:

Edited March 30, 2010 by Amazon777

[Noobcar]

Just wondering, what is the avg cost of a mid range car in UK?

[Manu27]

if you spend 15,000-25,000 pounds you would get a very decent cars...most of the mid-segment cars fall in this range...

[Raphfoo]

hi i am looking to buy a porsche boxster. realised its better to buy a PI, since i saw one at 212k with COE by executive automobiles. any thoughts? is this PI good? first time dont wanna screw it up!!