Looking at the extent to which the Euro has fallen against the Pound over recent months, I'm wondering whether it might once more be a good time to import a Yeti from, say, the Netherlands, Belgium or Denmark.  I made a huge saving (thousands) around 15 years ago, but since then it hasn't been worthwhile - largely because of the strength of the Euro.

 

It may be that VW Group discounts now available in the UK (which were rarer 15 years ago) have made it pointless - but has anyone considered it?

 

 

How much can you save buying from the UK?

How much can you save buying from the UK?

Probably around 15%.

You'd only get 2 years warranty, as the 3rd year is dealer support, and would you get the breakdown cover?

You'd only get 2 years warranty, as the 3rd year is dealer support, and would you get the breakdown cover?

Almost certainly not.  There are also one or two potential insurance issues (resolvable) and a few other minor drawbacks to doing it, and it wouldn't be worth considering for just a couple of hundred pounds.  It would have (for me) to save at least £750 to make it worthwhile, and that may not be achievable.  I was just wondering [lazily] whether anyone had happened to check into it lately.

 

Last time round there was a saving of more than £3000 on mid-range VW (a lot more on top end ones) even after all expenses, such as the nice little trip to the Netherlands.  Always a pleasure.

Have you considered looking at the likes of car wow? They get you discount prices for the car you want from dealers. I've been looking at a few and the discounts are substantial. It would get you a uk car without the other issues you mention.

Have you considered looking at the likes of car wow? They get you discount prices for the car you want from dealers. I've been looking at a few and the discounts are substantial. It would get you a uk car without the other issues you mention.

I got my car thru Carwow saving over £2700 a couple of months ago and was lucky enough to get it from my local dealer only 7 miles away.

Was a bit worried about it as it's the first time I've done it like that but I had excellent service from them and my local dealer.

No calls from the other dealers that had given me a price as all contact until its time to order is thru Carwow PMs then face to face with the supplying dealer .

Don't know why I did not use it before.

I spect mine up on carfile and asked my dealer if he could match it and he did saved £3500 and he gave me £400 more than WBAC part ex

I imported a Seat Ibiza about 12 years ago, was definitely worth it at the time, got to spec a few nice options that weren't available in the UK too.

Did it through a Dutch dealer who was selling loads to UK, and it was fairly painless.

If I was considering a new car I'd do it again, but haven't looked recently to know if it's worthwhile.