Classic cars: how to find the right importer from the USA to Oz
- Written by Telegraph Magazine
Importing cars isn’t the easiest job in the world, and this is especially so when it comes to bringing them Down Under! We all know why: Australia is a red tape nation where bureaucrats seem to derive pleasure from keeping goods like classic vehicles hauled up in quarantine for months on end!
And this is why you need the best broker to ensure your vehicle gets into the country without a hitch! They have the skills, experience and admin expertise to surpass that red tape in ways that your everyday importer can’t, but you have to do your research to find the right one:
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Research their experience
When searching for the best car importer from USA to Brisbane, experience is essential. You can’t just get any fly-by-night broker in on the job as they likely won’t have the skills and experience to ensure your vehicle enters the country without any problems.
They should have the expertise to handle the complex documentation that comes with bringing a vehicle across the Pacific, so the first thing you should do is research their credibility. If it appears that they don’t have much experience in bringing in vehicles from the States then you should look elsewhere.
Why? Because they may know all there is to know about bringing in vehicles from other markets, but each market has its own complexities, and the States is an entirely different game in itself - be sure they’re a team with the know-how regarding this particular market before you put pen to paper.
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Inquire about their local market knowledge
The best brokers not only help you clear the red tape once your vehicle reaches the country, but they can also help you negotiate better deals and steer clear of any subpar models you might have your eyes on.
But to be a pro at this aspect of the job you have to have brokered many a deal in your career and know the ins and outs of the States’ local market. Therefore, you should look out for a team with a recognised knowledge of the United States’ vehicle industry.
This is a team that will not only help you get your chosen vehicle into the country, but will ensure that it’s a vehicle that you are truly going to love in the future!
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Do they have a solid reputation amongst other clients?
The first place to search regarding their rep is Google. Here, you will find a wealth of information pertaining to the company’s skills and experience with importing vehicles into the country.
If they have a list of happy reviews from clients who can attest to their solid work ethic and ability to bring in vehicles without any problems, then there is a pretty good chance that the same goes for bringing in cars from the States, too!
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Find out if they are ready to go now
Obviously, you’re pretty keen to find your dream vehicle and bring it Down Under, so the last thing you want is to enlist a team that is going to stall and hold up the process. So, be sure to inquire as to when the team can get started on helping you find your vehicle and negotiating a deal.
Once this is done, you and your broker can begin the exciting process of bringing the vehicle into the country!
