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Gfw1980
By Gfw1980 | AA Member | 1 Post | 17 January 2014 at 7:40pm

Hi
I'm looking into buying a vehicle in nz and driving back to the uk, where I would intend on permanently importing it. How would that work with regards a carnet de passage? Would I lodge an import application with the uk prior to leaving and therefore not use a carnet?
Thanks

ABayliss
By ABayliss | AA Expert | 2169 Posts | 20 January 2014 at 8:33am

A Carnet de Passage is for a vehicle that will be returning to New Zealand. If you are not planning to return the vehicle to New Zealand, you cannot use a CDP.
You would need to check with the UK authorities to make sure the vehicle you intend to take to the UK will be eligible to import there, so, apologies but I am unable to answer that part of your question.