Importing a Vehicle from
the UK to New Zealand
AUTOHUB offers professional international car shipping services around the world, including from the UK to New Zealand.
Exporters & Importers
Exporting/Importing a Vehicle from the UK to New Zealand
If you want to export or import a vehicle from the UK to New Zealand, AUTOHUB are the experts! Here is everything you need to know when exporting or importing a vehicle from the UK to New Zealand.
Importing Cars from the UK to New Zealand
Importing a vehicle to New Zealand from the UK can be more complicated than importing vehicles from other markets, as some vendors prefer not to participate in the export process. This is where the friendly and knowledgeable team at AUTOHUB can help.
AUTOHUB are the experts in importing or exporting vehicles. We offer a door-to-door (D2D) service that start with the collection of your vehicle from the vendor through to when your new imported car is delivered to your nominated address.
AUTOHUB Services
AUTOHUB is a leading imported vehicle shipper from the UK to New Zealand. We offer easy and cost-effective options for importing a vehicle into NZ. We have long-established relationships with vehicle and service suppliers and shipping companies.
We offer RORO (Roll on, Roll off) shipping from two ports in the UK, predominantly out of Southampton. This is recommended for larger vehicles and boats, or if you prefer this mode of shipping for your vehicle.
This service includes:
- Shipping from Southampton, UK, direct to most NZ ports
- Photographic Gate-In inspection
- Delivery of vehicle to a local compliance centre
- Full insurance while the car is in our care
- UK and NZ Customs Clearance.
Caravans are shipped via container or RoRo. However, most caravans will fit into containers and ship more economically to NZ this way.
Additional AUTOHUB Services
As well as our AUTOHUB package service, we offer optional add-on services. These include:
- UK collection of vehicles for shipping
Vehicles can be either driven directly to the port facility or transported by an appropriate carrier.
- UK Value Added Tax (VAT) handling and re-claim
VAT is similar to New Zealand’s GST (ie. a local sales tax), but it differs in that only certain vehicles qualify to have this tax re-claimed if they are exported outside of the Euro-zone (EEC). There are very strict criteria around this process.
AUTOHUB has a contractual arrangement with a VAT registered company within the UK so we can assist with reclaiming VAT for qualifying cars and commercial vehicles. As long as the vehicle and the vendor fit the profile, we can help with VAT Reclaim.
- Sourcing of suitable vehicles
AUTOHUB has been in the import and export business for a long time and have built up established and trusted relationships around the world and including the UK. One of these relationships is with BUYUKCARS.
BUYUKCARS can help you find suitable cars from reputable sources in the UK with confidence and AUTOHUB can also help you buy vehicles from five major auction chains in the UK and also facilitate introductions for NZ buyers to UK vendors.
If you are unsure if a vehicle you’re considering meets all NZTA criteria, our expert team can provide sound advice and give you peace of mind before making a purchase.
Insurance
With AUTOHUB there’s no need to worry about damage to your new vehicle –our package service price includes extensive Transit Insurance Cover.
Full cover starts the moment your vehicle is in AUTOHUB’s care and control and stops when we hand your keys to you.
Registered Traders
AUTOHUB specialises in providing services to RMVT importers. We currently have over 1,100 RMVT importers using our services. To access our trade preferential services, we require your active RMVT Number to be supplied when you register with us.
Preferential services include, but are not limited to:
- RMVT discount package pricing
- Booking access to more sailings (Up to 8 vessels monthly UK – NZ)
- Full Transit Insurance Cover.
- Online track and trace
- Online invoice history
- Secure credit card payments online and by phone
Important notes
- Non-running and non-drivable cars will be subject to additional handling costs. Let us know in advance if you wish to ship a vehicle in this condition.
- Vehicles to be shipped must be presented in a clean state and with no personal effects or items inside. Any items which contravene MPI pre-clearance requirements, or inclusions not manifested or considered unsuitable, may be subject to additional handling or disposal costs.
Email or call to discuss your requirements, or request an online quote.
Exporting a Vehicle from the UK to New Zealand
If you want to export a vehicle from the UK to New Zealand, AUTOHUB are the experts when it comes to exports! We have a dedicated team in the UK who are ready to help you get your car where it needs to go, quickly and efficiently. We offer a fixed price, so you won’t be hit with hidden costs. We’ll also take care of the importation on arrival in New Zealand too.
AUTOHUB Services
Our service includes:
- Gate-In survey and photos
- MPI (BioHazard) Inspection and cleaning.
- NZTA border inspection
- Freight
- BAF (Bunker Fuel Surcharges)
- NZ Port Service Charges
- NZ Customs Clearance
- Delivery of vehicle to a local compliance centre
- Full insurance while the car is in our care
- UK booking and Customs entry.
For all vehicles on RORO (roll on roll off) vessels, our team requires the exact dimensions and weight of the vehicle for us to proceed with a quote.
NOTE: For RoRo (roll on roll off) bookings, our team requires the exact dimensions and weight of the vehicle for us to proceed with a quote. Some commercial vehicles and machinery may have additional customs duties applied.
For all vehicles on RoRo vessels you must give AUTOHUB exact dimensions and weight of the vehicle and we will be able to proceed with a quote from there.
Options:
- Landed D2D Package: Similar to CIF Basis, where the UK supplier pays for the NZ Side Autohub shipping package. You can sell your vehicles at an all-inclusive price to the delivery site in NZ. (excluding local duties and taxes).
- FOB:If you are happy to provide us with your customers contact details we will get in contact with them and give them the correct pricing accordingly. (To be able to provide an accurate quote we must deal direct with the NZ Customer)
NOTE: For RoRo bookings you must give AUTOHUB exact dimensions of the vehicle and we will be able to proceed with a quote from there. Some Commercial vehicles/machinery may have additional customs duty applied.
In Trade
Services provided by AUTOHUB
Here at AUTOHUB, we take care of motor vehicle traders who use our services regularly. Over 1,100 importers choose AUTOHUB for their vehicle shipping and to provide trade rates, we require a genuine Motor Vehicle Traders Register (RMVT) number.
A total logistics package from selling agent to compliance
Regular vessels monthly to major ports
Full insurance while in our care provided survey facilities are available
Guaranteed fixed price for mobile passenger cars under 20cu.m.
Email notice of ETA the day shipping is booked by your agent
Secure credit card payments online and by phone
Email alert if there is a change of ETA
Volume rebated discounts
Online track and trace
Online invoice history
Testimonials
See What Our Clients Have To Say
Brian Wright
Smithburn Motors
We use Autohub for our vehicle logistics both from Japan and the United Kingdom. It’s a one stop shop and saves us as a small business a lot of time not having to deal with multiple suppliers.
Kyoko A.
Thanks for your great customer service, we don’t get this kind of first response anywhere else.
Thank you so much.
Clement. N
Thank you for your excellent customer service care, you made it all sound easy and effectively answered my queries.
My contacts are as per below and I will be looking forward to hearing more from you closer to the ETA of the vehicle.
Bei
B & Z Trades
We have always enjoyed a good working relationship with Autohub over the years.
They have teams that are always attentive and quick to solve any queries or questions I may have.
AUTOHUB Rewards Program
AUTOHUB will reward REGISTERED MOTOR TRADERS by recognizing both volume and loyalty.
Click to see how you can earn AUTOHUB reward points.
AUTOHUB volume rebates
AUTOHUB recognises Registered Motor Vehicle Traders who ship larger volumes by offering an open and defined system for lower charges. We do this by offering a volume discount on vehicles shipped.