Removals of vehicles

I can't help with the costs from Italy but I looked into it from Australia for an SLMerc and a 508 Peugeot wagon and was taken aback not with shipping fees but taxes and duties within the Philippines, from memory added the likes of 50% of the vehicles values.

Was nipped in the bud for me because Australia is RHD and not able to register here, your country is left hand drive, so good.

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The fees are nasty and don't forget to add shipping and port fees. Good luck.

Cheers, Steve.

Depending on type of cars and motorbikes?

here in Phil.

there are not many European or American dealerships spread around the country

Asian brands like Toyota, Mitsubishi, Nissan etc you find dealers, garages, spare parts practically everywhere in big cities

Same for motorbikes

Out of financial aspect Seen the huge taxes and freight and import costs

you better sell your vehicles in Italy and look for new ones here.

but if that’s not an issue go ahead but still maintenance and spare parts will be an issue

Good points Frenschfred.

That was another turn off for me was maintenance on European cars, plenty of dealers in Australia but here we would have to travel to Manila for service etc. and we are 6 hours north.

Cheers, Steve.

The car is a Kia and the motorbike a Suzuki.  If the taxes are so high perhaps I would be better off selling in Italy and buying in the Philippines.  Thanks anyway for the reply ✌️

    The car is a Kia and the motorbike a Suzuki.  If the taxes are so high perhaps I would be better off selling in Italy and buying in the Philippines.  Thanks anyway for the reply ✌️
   

    -@renatoserrapani

Absolutely the best way to do it.

    The car is a Kia and the motorbike a Suzuki.  If the taxes are so high perhaps I would be better off selling in Italy and buying in the Philippines.  Thanks anyway for the reply ✌️
   

    -@renatoserrapani

I have no knowledge of the taxes from Italy. But it was a no brainer for me in USA. I had a 2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited, fully loaded with only 50k miles on it and paid for. The taxes would have been about $15,000 USD plus shipping costs. I sold it for $13,800 wholesale to a dealer and when I got here bought a brand new little Mitsubishi Mirage. Obviously not as nice a car but only a bit under $13,000 USD and fine for my needs.

Right hand drive vehicles are not legal in the Philippines so cars imported from Australia or Great Britain would have the additional expense of conversion to left hand drive. I would like to take my multicab back to the US. I would have one of the few left hand drive Japanese mini trucks.

I worked in St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands for a while. You drive on the left side of the road and the vehicles are left hand drive. Add a little Cruzan rum and driving gets interesting.

I belonged to the Mag-Anak forum years ago and there was some discussion on shipping disassembled Harley Davidsons to the Philippines in balikbayan boxes. The only problem was the frame but there were apparently fab shops up to the task of welding up a frame or welding a cut up frame back together. We always used LBC and were allowed to join 2 boxes together to make an 18”x24”x48” shipping container. That gives you a 30” diagonal. A smaller bike frame may fit. I don’t know how to get it registered once you get it here but where I live not many bikes are registered. Just avoid checks points.

@renatoserrapani

I would also recommend selling your vehicles in Italy and purchasing new ones in the Philippines. Buying locally will save a significant amount on shipping and import fees. Dealers can assist with all the necessary paperwork and certifications. If your budget is a concern, consider well-maintained pre-owned vehicles from reputable dealers. Be sure to consult with a reputable notary public to properly handle the legal documents for the private sale at a reasonable cost. Going through licensed professionals can help ensure a smooth purchase transaction that is legally compliant.