After an extended transition phase, the new Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA) finally replaced the old Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA) on 1 July 2021. Import approvals will no longer be issued for vehicle models under the old regulations after 31 March 2022 and those vehicles must have a compliance plate fitted by […]
Whew, we’ve hardly had a chance to catch our breath the last 12 months. We have been so busy sourcing cars it has simply left no time for Blogging or FB. Time then perhaps for a quick catch up in between the avalanche of auction inspections, bidding, emails, phone calls and SMS ! […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] We are in the middle of a massive market shift right now, the car import market and prices are changing faster than at any time in the last 20 years and things will never be the same. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Demand for vehicles is like nothing we have ever seen before, and we […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The latest list of vehicle models approved for import to Australia under transitional SEVS arrangements is shown below. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] You can also check the Aust Govt. website directly for the latest updates. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] These are models NEVER BEFORE eligible for import to Australia and include hybrid / electric vehicles as […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Suzuki Cappuccino was a 660cc “kei car” produced in Japan from 1991 to 1997, which means it is now eligible for import to Australia (and the USA) under the 25 Year Rule. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] The Cappuccino is now being rediscovered as a result, and prices are rising quickly along with […]
[dt_gap height=”10″ /] If you’re thinking of importing a Supra under the 25 Year Rule (March 1995 and older are OK at the time of this post), just note that a Supra widebody like this modified example today may not be eligible for import – based on major body modifications. [dt_gap height=”10″ /] Read more […]
