VEHICLE COMPLIANCE

Vehicle compliance is the process of ensuring that a vehicle meets all relevant legal and regulatory requirements set by authorities. In Australia the Motor Vehicle Standards Act 1989 (MVSA) and its regulations made it an offense to import, sell, or introduce new or used imported vehicles to the Australian market unless they complied with national standards, except when an exemption was granted.

Each state may have variations in the compliance process and roadworthy inspections, potentially requiring additional steps after initial compliance. All vehicles must undergo inspection and compliance before road registration in Australia.

Our Compliance Services

  • Personal Imports

    Vehicles owned for over 12 months while living abroad can be imported under a concessionary import scheme. This program is intended for those immigrating to Australia or returning as Australian citizens.

    If certain criteria’s are met, personal imports allow you to import a vehicle into the country that was sold new here in Australia.

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  • Specialist and Enthusiast Scheme (SEVS)

    Vehicles under 25 years old, manufactured from 1989 onwards and intended for regular road use must adhere to SEVS (Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicle Scheme). This scheme restricts imports, initially excluding models already sold in full volume locally by manufacturers.

    If your vehicle is under 25 years, it must be on the SEVS list to be eligible for importation into Austrlaia, however if it is over 25 years you are able to import the vehicle under a different scheme.

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  • Rolling 25 Year Rule

    Importing vehicles 25 years and older to Australia is facilitated through a concessional import scheme previously known as the Pre 1989 Scheme, which was updated on December 10, 2019. This scheme enables automotive enthusiasts to import beloved classic and historic vehicles into Australia.

    The vehicle must be 25 years old from the date of vehicle import application submission.

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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Compliance costs vary from vehicle to vehicle, please contact us for a quote.

  • There is strict criteria that must be met to import your vehicle under the personal import scheme.

    For more detailed information on this, please contact us.

  • All vehicles must undergo inspection, compliance and a road-worthy inpsection when being imported into Australia. These regulations differ from state to state.