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Importing a British vehicle into France after Brexit requires specific organization: UK export customs, French import customs, and for vehicles intended to drive in France, an individual reception visit (VRI) at DREAL. EsyLoads coordinates the entire process.
Vehicles leaving the United Kingdom for France represent a growing flow: British classics (Land Rover Defender, Jaguar E-Type, Aston Martin…), premium used vehicles, auction lots from major groups like BCA or Manheim UK. Right-hand drive is not an obstacle to transport — car carriers load both RHD and LHD vehicles indifferently.
On the regulatory side, export from the UK requires a UK customs declaration (exit declaration). Import into France involves paying customs duties and VAT depending on the vehicle's origin. For vehicles intended for French registration, an Individual Reception Visit (VRITI) will be required from a regional DREAL service. Our teams can guide you through this administrative process.
EsyLoads regularly transports classic and prestige vehicles from the UK: Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, vintage Land Rovers — vehicles that require enclosed transport and insurance adapted to their often considerable value. We also handle auction lots from the major British sale sites (Wimbledon, Meriden, Glasgow) for French dealers.
You need a UK export customs declaration, then a French import declaration with payment of duties and VAT. To register the vehicle, a VRITI (individual reception visit) is mandatory if the vehicle has no COC. Our teams guide you through each step.
No, right-hand drive vehicles can legally drive in France. However, the headlights must be adapted to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers. This adaptation is typically done by the buyer after delivery.
The Individual Reception Visit (VRITI) is mandatory for any vehicle imported into France that doesn't have valid European type approval. It is carried out by a regional vehicle technical inspection service and allows obtaining a French registration certificate.
London-Paris: 2 to 3 business days. Birmingham or Manchester-Paris: 3 days. Additional delays may occur if customs processing takes longer, particularly during busy periods.
Yes, we work with French buyers attending British auctions (BCA, Manheim, Cox Automotive UK). After adjudication, we coordinate pickup at the sale site and delivery to France in the shortest possible timeframe.
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