Carmen Import Centre & Auto Care

When thinking of compliance for your Personal Import, think CarMen Import Centre.

Our step by step hassle free service walks you through the process.   Once complied, CarMen registers the vehicle on your behalf so it's ready for you to drive away!

If you are eligible to apply for a Personal Import, follow these simple steps to bring your vehicle into Australia:

Step #1

Apply for a Personal Import Approval:

For comprehensive information and an application for importing a Personal Import, click here.
Your Personal Import Approval will be a set of 4 blue documents which detail the vehicle’s owner, approval number, type of vehicle and its VIN number.  The original documents are required by CarMen in order to obtain a compliance plate and subsequent registration of your vehicle.

Step #2

Engage a Freight Forwarder & Customs Agent

A freight forwarder is the shipping company who will arrange transportation for your vehicle into the country.  Your chosen freight company will also arrange your vehicle’s quarantine once it arrives in Australia.

A Customs agent arranges clearance through customs, and liaises with Quarantine.  CarMen Import Centre will liaise with your Customs Agent and has regular agents whom we work with, so can put you in touch with agents if required.

Step #3

Compliance and Registration at CarMen Import Centre

CarMen Import Centre will arrange collection on your behalf when your vehicle has been cleared and released from customs.

Australian Compliance and registration procedures carried out at CarMen include:

•    Full vehicle inspection

•    Installation of child restraint anchors (if the vehicle is not fitted with them already)

•    Engineer sign-off

•    Niddrie Plate Release and Plating of the vehicle

•    Complete handling of all paperwork

•    QLD Safety Certificate

•    QLD Registration on your behalf QLD Transport

Once the vehicle has been complied and plated, a Queensland Safety Certificate is issued.  Rectification of any Safety Certificate defect items is an additional cost and is dependent on vehicle inspection.  Safety standards such as tyres, brakes, lights etc. need to be met in order to pass a QLD Safety Certificate.

You can be assured that your vehicle receives exceptional care at CarMen Import Centre.  We are a fully equipped mechanical workshop with full tyre and wheel alignment facilities.  Whilst at CarMen your vehicle is stored in our securely locked and insured premise.

For further information and a full list of all documents required with associated costs, please Contact Us .