A vehicle will be considered imported if it's brought in from outside of the UK. This may include coming from the Channel Islands (Jersey and Guernsey), Isle of Man, Ireland or Northern Ireland (before October 2013).
If a vehicle has been imported into the UK, we cannot provide information for the time that it was out of the country.
What should I do if this shows on my Vehicle Check report?
You should think carefully before buying an imported vehicle:
- They can be more expensive to insure
- It can be hard to find replacement parts
Contact the seller to get as much information as you can about the vehicle's history. The vehicle's documents may also give you more information about its history outside of the UK.