You're a teaser! Seriously, thanks for explaining the process. I'm glad it worked out for you. I've always wanted to pick up a classic Mini but my wife... Well, you can probably guess. Several months ago, I found a rare Mini pickup for sale not far from here. I contacted the guy about it and said I'd have to check with my wife. He just laughed. That was the end of that. I'm looking forward to your big reveal. Have fun!
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Haha sorry for the tease! You'll see it soon enough! Thanks for watching!
@christownsend75528 ай бұрын
I found your videos at the right time. I’m wanting to doing this in the near future.
@TheMINIVlog7 ай бұрын
You should! Good luck and reach out to me on Instagram if you have other questions!
@christownsend75527 ай бұрын
@@TheMINIVlog THANK YOU!!
@MINIstryOfSpeed012 жыл бұрын
Fantastic story, thanks for sharing. Really like your approach to having a "conversation" while doing background activities. Works well. Anyway, enjoy the new Mini! Looking forward to your driving impressions.
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dbc17022 жыл бұрын
DMV were completely correct. A V5 (or as we brits nickname it, a Logbook) is not a document that proves ownership, the bill of sale does that as the person purchasing it. a V5 in the UK is a document that states who is the registered keeper (not owner) the person who keeps the vehicle and is responsible for its registration, taxes, etc etc, in the UK we do not technically have any specific document that proves ownership, that's where we rely on the original purchase receipt either for NEW purchases, so a receipt from the dealership or if purchasing a used vehicle then the bill of sale....
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Complicated! Thanks for the info!
@kafisher442 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new car, can't wait to see it!
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I can't wait for people to see it!
@crimson49er2 жыл бұрын
omg TEASE!!! looking forward to seeing the car!!!
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Its hard for me to not show it too!!!
@loelpolo55102 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick !!! Today is Saturday, February 5, and We got a new Mini today! We got lucky and our Mini dealership contacted us because they got in a 2014 Mini Cooper Roadster in excellent condition. So we bought it today 😄 now we have a Coupe and a Roadster 😃
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!!!!!! That's awesome!!
@colhum12 жыл бұрын
Hi from the UK. Guessing a red Mini 850 with that optional white roof…1974 ish maybe?
@colhum12 жыл бұрын
You can see I made a second guess..😂
@carcreationsyt2 жыл бұрын
Wow, so excited for you dude!!!
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you!
@cadespencer63203 ай бұрын
Next you should import a newer car like a ford Transit eco blue 130 ps diesel mild hybrid Since there are none of that in the USA!
@vince0862 жыл бұрын
Imported my Mini into Ireland from the UK, luckily it was so much easier. Insured it on my Irish insurance, drove it over, filled out some paperwork, a quick inspection and finally paid the VRT (tax) and that's it. Hard to find automatics in Ireland and even harder to find one with some options from factory. If you want a higher spec used car, you have to import it (well that was back when the UK was still in the EU).
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Nice that the process is easier for that since you can literally drive it from one to another!
@MIKEZG Жыл бұрын
Good vid man
@TheMINIVlog Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@MIKEZG Жыл бұрын
@@TheMINIVlog im thinking of importing a euro car
@TheMINIVlog Жыл бұрын
Nice! What are you going after?
@MIKEZG Жыл бұрын
@@TheMINIVloga 90s ford fiesta rs turbo
@TheMINIVlog Жыл бұрын
That sounds awesome!!!
@bobbylindauer24822 жыл бұрын
Great video and substantive info
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@flyone8350 Жыл бұрын
It would be kind of cool to have a right hand drive car in Ohio. Fast food drive thrus might be a challenge but I could check your mail without getting out of the car. Think I would want something larger than a mini, and it has to be a manual shift transmission.
@TheMINIVlog Жыл бұрын
you could get yourself a old range rover from the UK
@loelpolo55102 жыл бұрын
New car new car !!!! We are ready to see the new 🚗 car 🚘
@nycdarin2 жыл бұрын
Lol! Such a tease. See you next week!!!
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Haha see you then!
@rhysdigby-gu9ql2 жыл бұрын
I tried doing this back in 2020 but couldn't because of covid, now I'm starting the process again ,mine is slightly different situation as I'm from the uk and emigrating to the u.s.a shipping prices now are at an all time high I'm shipping two classic minis a classic motorcycle and a hoard of tools and parts both vehicles are over 25 years but one is not standard and it seems that's where I may have a problem with non original engine, full roll cage etc. I too am using the same company as you used so we'll see how it goes
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Good Luck!
@loelpolo55102 жыл бұрын
You have three cars now, you go boy 👦🏼!!! Lol
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Haha yep! more cars, more problems!
@user-bd2ez9wv2p10 ай бұрын
Sweet! great video.. so what are the total cost once your car reached the USA?. no added cost for importation?
@RodrigoAlves-ge4dj2 жыл бұрын
Congratulation! I do believe its a Nice drive. Right hand drive???
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Most likely 😉
@KCnLex2 жыл бұрын
LOL: so honestly how hard do you think it will be to remember it has a right hand drive? I can see going down the wrong side of the road as a major issue should I be in your shoes....plus shifting with my left hand. Hope you let us "ride along" in real unedited time to see what the transition is like.
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
It was not nearly as hard as I thought it would be!
@chrisjordansk82 жыл бұрын
Hi man, I’ve been doing tons of research and it makes my head hurt lol. I’ve been wanting to import a car here from UK. I’m having the same problem as you, where as soon as they find out I’m in the states they ignore me. I wish I could find someone who would be willing to work with me to get the car shipped over.
@chrisjordansk82 жыл бұрын
i would love to be able to get into contact with your guy in the video
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Can you DM me on Instagram and I'll get you in touch with him!?
@dre7370 Жыл бұрын
Yes, the main purpose is to know how much it cost to determine if it's worth going through the process💵💵💵💵...
@TheMINIVlog Жыл бұрын
It really depends on the car. Shipping and tax prices vary wildly depending on car sale price, car size, destination etc. I wish I could give you a straight answer but there are so many variables. I will say it was less expensive than I would have expected!
@jackson13664 ай бұрын
Planning on doing this soon, just trying to budget this out, how much money should I set aside for shipping and other expenses? Thank you.
@vizcat2 жыл бұрын
Can you explain what CBP forms you needed? And did you need a TWIC permit to access the port in Newark? My Classic Mini arrives this weekend and I want to make sure I have all the required documents. I'm also unsure about port pick up process. Thanks!
@vrapnyc2 жыл бұрын
Dope channel, question, did you need to hire a us importer here in the states to clear customs??? Or where you able to do that your self?
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
You can technically do it yourself but you would need to become a customs broker yourself. So really, you need to hire a customs broker. If you are using Autoshippers like I did, they include the US customs broker with their services!
@vrapnyc2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMINIVlogIs there a site for autoshippers? ok bet, thank you bro. Appreciate the info!
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
www.autoshippers.co.uk/
@vrapnyc2 жыл бұрын
@@TheMINIVlog thanx again
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Most welcome!
@silver1ton2132 жыл бұрын
Thank u for the video. I’m at the beginning stages of the process I’m thinking of purchasing a car from Sweden. But it originally came from the US in 2017. How did u end up paying for shipping and broker fees?
@user-gt4gt1iu3s5 ай бұрын
HI! I took a Toyota, Tacoma, 1995, to Guatemala, Central America, 8 years ago. I completed the legal process to import to the country. Now, I would like to take back to USA. Any one, would be kind to provide any information on this process? Was registered in California, and after years, was in Nevada. Thank you for any help!
@simon_sjw99732 жыл бұрын
Cool 😎
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@alexandruurdnaxela28812 жыл бұрын
Hi I wanna Get a nice New- used car with damage from auction from Uk, do repair it in us and drive it. I am in Arizona
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Idk the rules on damaged ones.... I imagine there might be additional paperwork.... But I could be wrong!
@alienatedamericana83645 ай бұрын
Hey I would love to import a TVR Chimaera from UK , how much is shipping?
@loelpolo55102 жыл бұрын
That’s kind of funny but I got the color right on your car before I seen your video !!!! Lol 🚘🚗
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Haha nice!
@GabrielGalvan2 жыл бұрын
We all know what car it is 😈
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Yeeeeeep! Haha
@MarkMac17_GK Жыл бұрын
Car I’m looking at has a body kit and was manual swapped. It’s over 25YO, will those mods be an issue?
@mychuffinchannel75912 жыл бұрын
That's not got original wheels and has Sportspack arches. So, not completely original....
@billyprickett38069 ай бұрын
It doesn’t take 9 months. I can get one to the US in 6 weeks.
@KingFaucher7 ай бұрын
How much did the import cost ?
@amirchikhoune2002 Жыл бұрын
The process is a headache 🤣 no thanks i give up 😆
@TheMINIVlog Жыл бұрын
It's not that bad! And totally worth the end result!
@stevesanouk3475 Жыл бұрын
You know anything about a EORI number?
@TheMINIVlog Жыл бұрын
I think it's one of the numbers in the pile of paperwork that you get during the process?
@stevesanouk3475 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMINIVlog did your shipping agent need to obtain that? How did you obtain the original title(V5)? Was it left in the glove compartment? Sent via UPS, FedEx, DHL? Was it sent to your shipping agent first? Who pays for shipping?
@thedronescene74742 жыл бұрын
1st. Send me a Mini gift
@thedronescene74742 жыл бұрын
Jk hahaha.
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Haha maybe for your birthday 🤣
@thedronescene74742 жыл бұрын
@@TheMINIVlog is next month!!!!!!! November 14!!!! Hahahahahahhahaha
@TheMINIVlog2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha oh no! You win this one!
@thedronescene74742 жыл бұрын
@@TheMINIVlog 😁
@melissapayumo6946 Жыл бұрын
Hi please help i recently purchase a rav4 in the uk from a private seller is it possible to get Peter number to get some help? Thank you in advance
@TheMINIVlog Жыл бұрын
go to my website theminivlog.com and fill out my contact form! I can then get us all coordinated on a thread so we can loop him in!