Here is the sample chapter contents for the new edition.

Chapter 1 – Putting you in the picture

  • The Golden Rule
  • Savings and Profits

Chapter 2 – Grey Market Cars

What you need to know

Chapter 3 – A new online registration and vehicle importing system

  • Important features and characteristics of the new system

Chapter 4 – Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989

– The One Act You MUST Follow

  • Importing a vehicle prior to 1989
  • How to apply?
  • Cars
  • Motorbikes
  • Trailers
  • Heavy vehicles
  • Introduction – ADR
  • Date and Scope of Operation
  • Getting a vehicle off the wharf
  • Older vehicles
  • Exemption for Certain Classes of Vehicles
  • The Motor Vehicle Certification System
  • The Low Volume Scheme

Chapter 5 – Applying for import approval

  • Application to Import
  • 1. Conduct research
  • 2. Apply for a Vehicle Import Approval
  • 3. Receive Vehicle Import Approval
  • 4. Arrange shipping of vehicle
  • 5. Get Customs clearance
  • 7. Meet Import Approval Conditions
  • 8. Register the vehicle
  • Vehicle Import Approval Schemes
  • To Import A Vehicle To Australia For High Volume Importers
  • Registered Automotive Workshop Scheme (RAWS)
  • Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme (SEVS)
  • For Individual Importers
  • Personal Imports
  • Period of grace for existing vehicles
  • Nationality Status
  • Personal Import Plates
  • Handy Hints and Tips
  • Complaints about the service provided by the Department

Chapter 6 – The overseas marketplace

  • Finding Your Dream Car

Chapter 7 – Buying Abroad

  • A Letter of Credit, or L/C
  • Telegraphic Transfer, or TT

Chapter 8 – Shipping and Insurance

  • Shipping – The Easy Part
  • Organising Insurance

Chapter 9 – Customs

  • The Customs Agent & You
  • Preferred Customs Agent
  • Department of Immigration and Boarder Protection

Chapter 10 – Meeting regulations

  • Australian Design Rules
  • Australian Compliance Plate
  • Australianising Your Vehicle
  • What is a Roadworthy Inspection?

Chapter 11 – The Open Road

  • Selling an Imported Vehicle
  • Taking it From the Top
  • Go for It