OT: Importing Car Electrical Gear
02-28-2006, 07:11 PM
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Columbus was even more arrogant. Goes off looking for India, refuses to stop and ask for directions and when he hits land populated by a bunch of guys with bows and arrows and feathers in their hair, calls them 'Indians'.
02-28-2006, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AusS2000,Mar 1 2006, 12:32 PM
Best bet is to know someone local to the supplier and get them to buy, post and declare at a low value. Stuffs you on insurance but saves a fortune on duty.
On the subject of nav systems, they aren't expensive here, but the maps are. If you buy from OS can you get Aus maps and if so will they cost you more than the difference.
My suggestion is buy a portable like the Navman, Garmin or TomTom. I have a Navman PiN and whilst it's pretty good I set up my father with an iPaq, CF GPS and TomTom software (props to DB) and it is much better.
On the subject of nav systems, they aren't expensive here, but the maps are. If you buy from OS can you get Aus maps and if so will they cost you more than the difference.
My suggestion is buy a portable like the Navman, Garmin or TomTom. I have a Navman PiN and whilst it's pretty good I set up my father with an iPaq, CF GPS and TomTom software (props to DB) and it is much better.
Declaring at a lower value sounds like a good way to go if you are trying to save on duty.. I seem to have a reliable seller of new Nav units so that shouldn't be a problem.
BTW I'm not interested in an aftermarket Nav unit. I'm after the fully integrated OEM unit, whereas all the others look like a real after thought.
I can source the DVD disc no problem so my only concern is getting the unit for a reasonable price landed here!
03-01-2006, 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RedRover,Mar 1 2006, 11:24 AM
Hey Vuey, I think you gotta post a photo of this watch 
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Declaring at a lower value sounds like a good way to go if you are trying to save on duty
03-01-2006, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by blacks2k,Mar 1 2006, 04:13 PM
why dont u ask the audi guys, dog did that for his rs4
03-01-2006, 03:27 PM
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I guess it's a case of either follow the legal path and pay duty and GST, or fudge the value, take the insurance risk and pay less.
I don't think there are any legal loopholes like racing equipment you can try and weedle through and I expect you would just be asking for trouble and drawing attention to yourself.
I don't think there are any legal loopholes like racing equipment you can try and weedle through and I expect you would just be asking for trouble and drawing attention to yourself.
03-01-2006, 03:36 PM
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Yep - that's pretty much the options.
I was really wondering whether there are any particular concessional rates for regular auto accessories versus 'racing parts' versus computer gear etc..
I tried to call the Customs Hotline yesterday but was on hold for over 10 minutes and was then disconnected...
I was really wondering whether there are any particular concessional rates for regular auto accessories versus 'racing parts' versus computer gear etc..
I tried to call the Customs Hotline yesterday but was on hold for over 10 minutes and was then disconnected...
03-01-2006, 03:55 PM
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its just that dog has bought an oem audi sat nav for his rs4 as well as other members on the ozaudi forums, u should put an attn to those that have done it
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