Shipping Your Car to the UK: The EASY Five Steps
2025.09.08
[Shipping Your Car to the UK: The EASY Five Steps]
Planning to move to the UK and want to bring your car? Shipping a car internationally can be confusing, but we’re here to make the process smooth and worry-free!
Our expert team specializes in shipping cars from Hong Kong to the UK, handling everything from paperwork to logistics. We ensure your vehicle arrives safely.
Remember these five steps when delivering your car to the warehouse:
1. Empty the fuel tank (not completely—leave about ½ liter so the car can be unloaded).
2. Disconnect the car battery.
3. Remove the vehicle license plates.
4. Drive the car into the container (vehicle lashing will be done by the warehouse).
5. Leave one car key inside the vehicle.
Do I need a TOR application to ship my car?
Yes, to clear your car tax-free in the UK, you need to apply for a Transfer of Residence (TOR). The requirements are:
1. You must have lived outside the UK continuously for at least 12 months before immigrating.
2. You must have owned and used the vehicle for at least 6 to 12 months (sources vary).
3. The vehicle is for personal use and will not be sold or transferred within 12 months of arrival.
4. You have proof of UK residence.
5. The TOR1 number must be applied for and obtained before the car arrives for customs clearance.
If my household goods have already arrived in the UK, can I ship my car separately later?
Yes, as long as your TOR application is still valid, you can submit additional documents to bring your car tax-free to the UK.
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