We can help you with many parts of the importation process.
Starting from collecting your car from a port , to headlight checks and changing, fitting rear fog lights and speedo conversions, VCA IVA preparation and presentation.
We are based in North East London (outside ULEZ zone) - Enfield but also offer our services in North West London, Reading, Oxford, Cambridge. You can have you car delivered to one of the garages we work with, here we can arrange to check Headlights , Fog Light, Speedometer, MOT- all in one place along with giving you the garage statement that you need to send to the VCA.
We can also offer a call out service to your home or another garage in your area - subject to call out fees , the complexity of the job , parking and weather conditions at the time.
Our simple process for 2021:
1. Send speedo photos first to : Email : speedofixer@gmail.com or whatsapp - see the guide on how to take the photos click here , include your name , telephone, make model ,year of the car. Let us know if you also need the lights checked and MOT we will talk with one of the garges we work with to book on your behalf. Remember to send us the car make model, engine type and year of manufacture. >>>>Photos with speedo power 1. on and 2. off<<
2. We will contact you with some prices and availability - please remember to send your phone number.
Locations: Our workshop is in Enfield , we do work with other centres in and around London. Callout to some locations possible- ask for a quote.
Oxford , Cambridge , Reading , Essex , Middlesex , Surrey , Herts.
Please note that if you need an MOT arranged or additional works we may need to share your details with companies that we work with , including your name, telephone , email , the car make and chassis number so a booking can be made on your behalf and a job card created.
When bringing a car to the UK you will usually need to have:
1. Dual speed speedo showing MPH and KPH at the same time
2. UK focused head lights , converted, adjusted/changed or checked
3. Reverse light in correction position , fitting and rewiring
4. Rear Fog light/s in correct position, fitting & rewiring
5 MOT can be carried out - cars over 3 years old.
6. Read more at the Govt website here
7. Read more about Mutual Recognition VCA items needed here
8. Get VCA form here (cars under 10 years old)
9. Frequently asked questions FAQs
Cars from Europe car generally be done via postal application with the correct paperwork see points 6 and 7 above.Typically requirements are that headlights are compliant , a fog light is fitted and the speedo shows both mph and kmh. Some rules change depending on the year of the car e.g. cars over 10 years old and country of origin/manufacture. You will need a Certificate of Conformity from the car manufacturer this will need to go to VCA first before your DVLA application (cars less than 10 years old)
For BMW km/h to mph and mini conversions click here
FASCIA FACEPLATE COMPLETE for BMW
You can also just buy a dial from us. International shipping for USA and Canada
Download VCA application form here
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Ferrari 430 Italian import speedo conversion
Below F430 instrument removed and converted to MPH
Lamborghni Murcielago LP640 Roadster Dial Conversion by Speedofixer in 2005
We worked on this car when this model was first released and needed to be registered in the UK.
Below : Taking the speedo cluster out of the car
Below: Porsche GT3 , brand new import around 2010
Porsche GT3 KPH to MPH conversion speedofixer
We are not associated or affiliated to any of the manufacturers listed. All logos are the property of their respective owners. Speedofixer offers speedo conversions for most makes and models of cars and vans. Birmingham car and van air conditioning services can be found here |