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
