FAQ

Australia, for many manufacturers has been better known as ‘Treasure Island’ or the ‘Island of Gold’.
For decades Australians have always paid more than many other countries for prestige luxury cars.
Why?
In Australia
2020 Mercedes – Benz S Class S450 L auto
RRP $266,269 Drive away

In Japan
2020 Mercedes – Benz S Class S450 L auto
RRP $170,342 Drive Away

$95,927 MORE EXPENSIVE  or 36%

Whats the difference between these 2  cars ?
Both are manufactured in Germany .
One is exported to Australia and the other exported to Japan.
Both meet Aust ADR requirements for registration in Australia or Japan.

The only difference is the price !

The Australian Government in 2020 introduced new rules to even the playing field and allow a range of new and used luxury and sports cars to be imported in Australia.

A large number of cars are now eligible for importation contact us for more information.

There are no downsides , you are basically buying the same car when compared to a locally delivered Australian car.

The difference is you pay less !

Importing a vehicle from Japan takes 17 – 28 days / UK 45 – 60 days

Not very long when you consider how long you will own the car .

• Shipping 17-28 days from Japan.
• Compliance/service/RWC/registration 14 days.
• Total time usually 6 to 8 weeks.

• SLV have been importing cars for over 22 years, there’s not much we don’t know about importing, we guarantee the condition of the car. if it’s not as described on arrival we will refund your deposit in full.

YES, we can arrange for a main stream dealer or specialist workshop to full test and evaluate your vehicle before purchase.

NO, when your car arrives you will be invited for an inspection and then your vehicle will be prepared ready for delivery.

All our imported cars can be serviced by normal everyday mechanical workshops. Contact us if you have difficulty in locating a workshop near you.

RACV /Youi and Shannons are the 3 most popular insurance companies who insure imported vehicles.

We offer warranty on all cars we import up to *** 5 years.

We can source new and used parts for all our imported vehicles alternatively you can go direct to a main stream car dealer. We are usually faster and cheaper.