Import & Export

Import

Import information is received from the DVLA and DVLNI.

If a vehicle is recorded as being imported, we cannot provide information for the period that it was out of the country. Therefore you should try to obtain as much information about the car's history as possible. You should also check the vehicle documents carefully.

Please note that a vehicle purchased in another country in the European Union and brought into the UK, whether as a new or used vehicle, is not classified as an Imported Vehicle, to reflect the single European Market. Always check with a franchised dealer if you are unsure of the origin of the vehicle or if you believe it is covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

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Used Before First Registration

A vehicle is not always registered with the DVLA or DVLNI when it is new. It may have been used in another European country, or on a private estate in the UK.

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Export

Export information is received from the DVLA and DVLNI.

If a vehicle is recorded as being exported we cannot provide information on the period that it was out of the country. Therefore you should try to obtain as much information about the car's history as possible. You should also check the vehicle documents carefully. Only proceed if there is a current V5C, dated after the date of export shown in the AutoCheck report.

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