LTNZ BORDER CHECK FEES
Due to MAF pulling out of Japan, and unable to perform the LTNZ Border Inspection check, this work is now required to be done by third party contractors.
Good News is that we have this under control, ready for implementation on Jan 16th.
Bad News is that we will all get charged for it.
We expect rises in our pricing to be approx $45 if performed in Japan, and anywhere up to $85 + gst when done in NZ.
I am currently speaking with providers to formalize pricing.
In the meantime, we will increase our D2D invoice price by $50, and record the overs and unders for two months. Then review the increase.
We have processes in place to have cars Border Inspected, both in Japan and NZ.
This will take effect on all cars which have pre-MAF in Japan departing Japan from Jan 15th, or those cars landing in NZ from Jan 15th which have not been MAF/LTNZ Inspected offshore.
CARS ARE NOW “DANGEROUS GOODS”
IMDG Regulation now classifies Internal Combustion Engines as “dangerous goods” and motor vehicles will now face restrictions on travel.
The first to take affect will be all vehicles shipped in Containers. New documentation declaring individual vehicles as dangerous is required right now. Japan may even be restricting vehicle travel further by requiring all fuel to be removed from vehicles by approved operators. Can you imagine Auckland or Lyttleton port with 2000 cars which don’t start?
Tow on a ship and off costing $800……who pays??
Whatever happens, I am sure it will be more difficult to process vehicles and more expensive to ship.
Watch this space……we will keep you informed as soon as the back-room boys in the “How Can We Create More Income and Keep Our Staff” department of various governments make their call, decide what ships require this and we see what effects this has.
BUY UK CARS Ltd New Years Offer
As a New Years Promotion, any car purchased using www.buyukcars.com from Jan 15th 2012, you will receive from Buy UK Cars a NZ$250 Credit donation to AUTOHUB‘s shipping package ex UK. This is a great offer, and we are pleased to pass this on to you.
As a gesture of support, AUTOHUB has decided to match this offer, and reduce our shipping package a further $250.
BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE !!
Arval Lease Company in UK, has offered to donate a new Ipad 2 to anyone who purchases two units or more during this 30 day period. Max of 10 Ipads to give away.
This gives you discounts of $500 for vehicles purchased from www.buyukcars.com from Jan 15th. PLUS…buy two or more vehicles and get a new Ipad!
This offer expires midnight Feb 14th. …………..Take advantage NOW.
WHISPERS OF JAPAN AUCTION PRICES RISING
We have heard from a couple of Dealers that Japan Auction prices are firming.
We would be interested to hear from you to see if any trends are coming out from auctions there.