I am proud to announce that AUTOHUB has opened UK’s first Inspection Centre to complete LTNZ Border Inspection, and MAF (MPI) before shipping to NZ.
The facility became operational on July 16th, with media, and dignitaries present from Pantalver, JEVIC, and AUTOHUB.
We already have fully pre-cleared cars on the way!!
We have engaged JEVIC to handle all pre-export inspections at our facility, so you have the same independent and competent inspection services that you have come to know from Japan, but with one added feature:
The inspector will pre-inspect all vehicles for structural defects, and if he feels that there are issues which will result in permanent flagging, then the vehicle will “hold” its process, and you will receive a detailed report and photos.
You can now either budget for repairs, or make a call to export or not, or discuss with the seller prior to export.
For the first time, you will be in full control of export from the UK.
Once past Border Inspection, the vehicle will continue through MAF Clearance, and in almost all cases, the vehicle will be free to clear from the NZ port as soon as it arrives.
This is an obvious advantage over your competitors who do not use AUTOHUB.
One of the greatest fears with buying from the UK is structural damage and/or rust. UK dealers have no issue with this and so no great importance is placed with Auction / dealer inspections.
Some NZ buyers have chosen the cheapest vehicles to import, and tried the cheapest services, and have consequently attracted the biggest problems. They now “bag” the whole opportunity whereas in reality if you search out bottom feeders in any marketplace, you will end up with the sludge.
We felt that by opening a full export inspection facility, we could bring greater certainty and confidence to the market.
Our belief is that Japan will become increasingly difficult to source vehicles over the next 5 years and alternatives must be found.
To that extent, we are confident that out investment in the UK is well founded.
We are extremely excited with this new facility, and wish to express our utmost thanks to JEVIC, Pentalver UK, MPI, and NZTA for their support.
Any discussion can be directed to:
John Davies
Mobile: 021 928 924
DDI: +64 9 411 0002
Email: john@autohub.co.nz