Importing a car in India

flyingboa · 7th August 2006, 21:48

Moderators, please move this if not in appropriate place.
I am moving to India and plan to import from Italy one or two of my cars (LHD) for my own personal use. Does anyone have a suggestion on the best way to do this?
In addition to that, I do have an English and a Philippine driving licence. Can I drive legally or I need a sort of exam or conversion of my licence?
Thanks in advance for any suggestion
Flyingboa

carfreak · 7th August 2006, 22:18

hi flyingboa,i will tell you only if you promise you will allow me a test drive of your cars!!

anyway forget it,i dont know.but dont forget the test drive part!!

ajmat · 7th August 2006, 22:21

Left hand drive cars are not allowed here so that ends things!

You can exchange your licence. Enroll at the Automobile Association who will guide you through

manson · 7th August 2006, 22:22

last i read, left hand drive cars are not allowed to be imported.
topic has been discussed in much detail on one of the older threads, see if you can locate it via the search function.

manson.

v1p3r · 8th August 2006, 00:03

I think LHDs are allowed for diplomatic use. If you are working with your country's consulate, you may be able to get one in.

epijay · 9th August 2006, 04:32

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Originally Posted by v1p3r

I think LHDs are allowed for diplomatic use. If you are working with your country's consulate, you may be able to get one in.

What about those on UN jobs (WHO, FAO types)? They do have diplomatic passports- are they allowed to import these LHDs?
Jay

flyingboa · 9th August 2006, 16:36

As I am not a diplomat and do not work for any governamental organization, so it seems that I have no chanches. I tried to find old threads, but I was unable to.
Thanks for all the info.
Flyingboa

falcon · 21st August 2006, 02:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyingboa

I tried to find old threads, but I was unable to.

Found these when I searched...

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ng-car-uk.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ars-india.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/intern...-required.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...car-india.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...ic-london.html

Mods, it would be good to link all the related threads into one single thread where this discussion can continue.

Falcon

flyingboa · 21st August 2006, 22:46

Falcon,
Thank you very much for the links. Sorry it took so long to answer but I am back in Italy now and I was so busy at work that I had no time to surf the net. I will check all the related threads and try to choose the best option.
Ciao
Flyingboa

xoticars · 28th August 2006, 17:11

Hi,
I have imported a couple of cars in the past and know that you cannot import any LHD cars. I know of someone who brought in an old MBG from the US, a LHD car and got into a lot of trouble. The car was initially confiscated and then a big fine had to be paid to release it. LHD cars are a problem. Think seriusly.
Ajit.

sarthakmehrotra · 14th July 2009, 00:50

Hi

I Just have a Few Questions Regarding Importing Cars in India

I Hope This is the Right Section Of The Forum and If Not Then Please Move This Thread, Sorry For Any Mix Up

Here are the Questions

1) Can You Import A LHD Car Into India Which was made in 1992 from the UK?? Yes I Mean The Ferrari F40
( I knw LHD cars are Not allowed anymore , But is there a way)

2) When People Talk About Importing Cars, Why Do they Suggest Getting it From Japan??

3) Is There A Power Restriction On What Kind of a Car can Be Imported??

(eg: Viper ACR, Mclaren Mercedes SLR 722, Mclaren F1 ( Especially This one as this has a Central Driving Position) )

Im Sorry if My questions are Kiddish, But i Did not Know Where Else to Ask Them

Thank You

cooldude1988765 · 14th July 2009, 09:54

1) NO LHD not possible. You cant import used AFAIK
2)Japan uses RHD
3)NO restrictions as long as it is RHD and above 40k USD

There are a lot of threads about this. Please search.

sarthakmehrotra · 18th July 2009, 12:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooldude1988765

1) NO LHD not possible. You cant import used AFAIK
2)Japan uses RHD
3)NO restrictions as long as it is RHD and above 40k USD

There are a lot of threads about this. Please search.

Thank You For Anwsering My Questions, I'm Sorry I Did Not Use The Search Function, Will Do So In The Future, Apologies

Just One Thing, Are You Sure You Cannot Get Used Cars In India And LHD's Also Because I See Quite A Few Being Driven Here ( Regular Cars Not Diplomats)

ImmortalZ · 18th July 2009, 13:31

The LHD rule was enforced only recently. Now it is near impossible to get an LHD car into India and have it properly registered, legally.

Parm · 18th July 2009, 14:59

no LHD vehicle rule got enforced 5 years back!

im still struggling to find if i can import a made in india LHD MM Classic from UAE!

its a made in india vehicle, so no duty!

its a LHD vehicle, so cant import!

7th August 2006, 21:48	#1
flyingboa Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Could be Delhi Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	Importing a car in India Moderators, please move this if not in appropriate place. I am moving to India and plan to import from Italy one or two of my cars (LHD) for my own personal use. Does anyone have a suggestion on the best way to do this? In addition to that, I do have an English and a Philippine driving licence. Can I drive legally or I need a sort of exam or conversion of my licence? Thanks in advance for any suggestion Flyingboa
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7th August 2006, 22:18	#2
carfreak BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Udupi Posts: 599 Thanked: 342 Times	hi flyingboa,i will tell you only if you promise you will allow me a test drive of your cars!! anyway forget it,i dont know.but dont forget the test drive part!!
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7th August 2006, 22:21	#3
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,858 Thanked: 27,925 Times View My Garage	Left hand drive cars are not allowed here so that ends things! You can exchange your licence. Enroll at the Automobile Association who will guide you through
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7th August 2006, 22:22	#4
manson Team-BHP Support Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 4,169 Times View My Garage	last i read, left hand drive cars are not allowed to be imported. topic has been discussed in much detail on one of the older threads, see if you can locate it via the search function. manson. Last edited by manson : 7th August 2006 at 22:42.
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8th August 2006, 00:03	#5
v1p3r Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR / DXB / LON Posts: 5,334 Thanked: 6,896 Times View My Garage	I think LHDs are allowed for diplomatic use. If you are working with your country's consulate, you may be able to get one in.
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9th August 2006, 16:36	#7
flyingboa Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Could be Delhi Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	As I am not a diplomat and do not work for any governamental organization, so it seems that I have no chanches. I tried to find old threads, but I was unable to. Thanks for all the info. Flyingboa
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21st August 2006, 22:46	#9
flyingboa Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Could be Delhi Posts: 3 Thanked: 0 Times	Falcon, Thank you very much for the links. Sorry it took so long to answer but I am back in Italy now and I was so busy at work that I had no time to surf the net. I will check all the related threads and try to choose the best option. Ciao Flyingboa
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28th August 2006, 17:11	#10
xoticars BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 47 Thanked: 2 Times	Import of Cars into India, Hi, I have imported a couple of cars in the past and know that you cannot import any LHD cars. I know of someone who brought in an old MBG from the US, a LHD car and got into a lot of trouble. The car was initially confiscated and then a big fine had to be paid to release it. LHD cars are a problem. Think seriusly. Ajit.
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14th July 2009, 00:50	#11
sarthakmehrotra BANNED Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 23 Thanked: 11 Times	Importing Cars Hi I Just have a Few Questions Regarding Importing Cars in India I Hope This is the Right Section Of The Forum and If Not Then Please Move This Thread, Sorry For Any Mix Up Here are the Questions 1) Can You Import A LHD Car Into India Which was made in 1992 from the UK?? Yes I Mean The Ferrari F40 ( I knw LHD cars are Not allowed anymore , But is there a way) 2) When People Talk About Importing Cars, Why Do they Suggest Getting it From Japan?? 3) Is There A Power Restriction On What Kind of a Car can Be Imported?? (eg: Viper ACR, Mclaren Mercedes SLR 722, Mclaren F1 ( Especially This one as this has a Central Driving Position) ) Im Sorry if My questions are Kiddish, But i Did not Know Where Else to Ask Them Thank You
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14th July 2009, 09:54	#12
cooldude1988765 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,041 Thanked: 187 Times	1) NO LHD not possible. You cant import used AFAIK 2)Japan uses RHD 3)NO restrictions as long as it is RHD and above 40k USD There are a lot of threads about this. Please search.
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18th July 2009, 13:31	#14
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,179 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	The LHD rule was enforced only recently. Now it is near impossible to get an LHD car into India and have it properly registered, legally.
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18th July 2009, 14:59	#15
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 890 Times	no LHD vehicle rule got enforced 5 years back! im still struggling to find if i can import a made in india LHD MM Classic from UAE! its a made in india vehicle, so no duty! its a LHD vehicle, so cant import!
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