Specialist and imported commercial vehicles

The kind of vehicle we can help with

Any market is on the table. These are the sorts of requests we can look into:

• Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series utilities and pick-ups. A hard-working 4x4 sold new in other markets, popular for farm, estate and rough-ground work.
• Market-specific pick-ups. Single-cab chassis and workhorse specifications of the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and similar that aren’t offered in the UK.
• Four-wheel-drive vans. 4x4 versions of large panel vans, for sites and roads where two-wheel drive struggles.
• Utility and crew-cab vehicles. Specialist body and seating layouts for contractors, utilities and fleets.
• Vehicles from overseas auctions. Auctions are a major route for imports, with a huge range of vehicles. We can help you with this specifically: finding suitable vehicles, understanding auction listings and condition grades, and talking you through how the purchase, shipping and customs fit together.
• A specific vehicle you’ve already found. If you’ve spotted the exact one, we can talk you through whether and how it could be brought in.

These are examples of what we can look into, not vehicles in stock. What’s possible depends on availability and on whether a particular vehicle can be registered for road use here.

How it works

1. Tell us what you’re afterThe make and model if you know it, or what the vehicle needs to do. Where you’d like to buy from, your budget and your timing all help.
2. We help you find and plan itWe help you find suitable vehicles, from dealers or auctions, and our specialist partner advises on shipping, storage and customs clearance.
3. You get the full picture before committingThat means the vehicle, transport, import duties and taxes, any changes needed, what registration involves and the likely timescale. We’ll be upfront if a vehicle isn’t practical.
4. Written terms, then shipping and clearanceEverything is confirmed in writing before you commit, including who you are contracting with and who is responsible for each step. The vehicle is then shipped and cleared through customs, and we help you through registration and keep you in the loop.

Good to know

• Costs go beyond the vehicle price. Overseas purchases usually involve shipping, customs duty, VAT and registration costs, and sometimes modifications. You’ll see these before you commit.
• Not every vehicle can be registered. Requirements vary by vehicle and age, so we’ll check early rather than late.
• Timescales vary. Imports take longer than buying from UK stock, and we’ll give you an honest estimate rather than a promise.
• An independent partner is involved. They specialise in vehicle shipping and customs. We’ll tell you clearly who does what.
• Auction vehicles carry extra risk. They are usually sold as seen, and condition is judged from the auction’s own inspection report and photos. We’ll explain how to read these and what to watch for before you decide to bid.
• Asking doesn’t commit you. You only commit when you accept written terms.
• We focus on commercial vehicles. That’s what we know and understand, so we don’t sell or source cars. We don’t know enough about car models and specs to advise with confidence. If you’re after a car, we may be able to point you towards independent car sourcing companies we trust.
• Prefer something in stock? Browse our vans, or ask us to source a van from our UK suppliers.