LHD Cars UK FAQs

We tailor our services to suit your individual needs, ensuring you receive the best quality car at the lowest possible price. We’re experts in importing left hand drive (LHD) cars from Europe, so you know you can trust us.

Anyone can buy an LHD car from Europe, but not everyone knows how to get the best value for money, how to handle all the paperwork, and how to protect your investment from set-backs and accidents. We do.

Without LHD Car Supermaket

If you go it alone you risk…

  • Spending more money. European car dealerships are often happy to charge overseas customers much higher prices than necessary.
  • Getting the wrong car. Finding the perfect LHD car for you is a tricky business, and many dealers won’t be prepared to go the extra mile to track down what you’re looking for.
  • Incurring hidden costs. Many LHD dealerships will try to get you to pay for unnecessary and overpriced services that are not initially disclosed, such as delivery, paperwork, cleaning and fuel.
  • Wasting your cash. As an independent buyer you’ll be charged the tourist rate of exchange.
  • Not being covered. If something goes wrong with your purchase, you will only be protected by the contract laws of the country you’re buying from.
  • Getting swamped with paperwork. There’s a lot of documentation to take care of when buying and importing an LHD car.
  • Buying the wrong insurance. Not every UK insurer will cover an LHD car as they are often considered to be “non-standard” vehicles.
  • Losing your car in transit. Arranging the delivery of a car from Europe is no simple task, but we will take care of everything for you.
  • taking on extra responsibilities. You’ll have to register your LHD car for permanent residency in the UK and have it taxed.

With LHD Car Supermarket

We do all the hard work for you. We’ll save you money, time and hassle.

  • We help you find the right car
  • We'll sort all of the paper work
  • We deliver anywhere in the world

We’ve been finding, buying and importing LHD cars from Europe for over 12 years and in that time we’ve established connections with manufacturers and agents across the continent. We have reliable contacts in every country we work import from, we speak their languages, understand their legal systems and are up-to-date with their automotive markets.

We understand that your car is much more than just a vehicle. It’s a personal statement, a vital and integral part of your life, and a significant investment. We are dedicated to ensuring you get exactly the right car for exactly the right price.

The automotive industry is constantly evolving, so chances are you’ll want another new car in the future. Over 90% of our clients have used our services to purchase LHD cars more than once, and over 95% of our clients have recommended us to friends and associates. You really need look no further for all your LHD car needs – now and in the future.

You may think that driving a left-hand drive car in Britain is more trouble than it's worth, but there are lots of good reasons for British people to buy a new or used LHD car:

  • Price: Savings of up to 20% on the same or lower-spec left-hand drive equivalents aren't uncommon. So either you pay less for the car of your choice, or you use the saving to upgrade to a better model. You could even get into machinery that you'd otherwise never afford (we're talking about buying a used, left-hand drive exotic here!).
  • Ease of use abroad: if you have to drive on the continent as part of business or pleasure (some of our customers spend half their time abroad).
  • Higher specifications
  • Early release to market: LHD cars are usually introduced to the marketplace well before the smaller quantity of RHD versions are released.
  • Better ergonomic design: LHD cars can be better to drive, because cars are almost always designed as left-hand drive and then converted. Benefits often include a better feel from the brakes and clutch, no awkward off-set pedals and a generally crisper driving experience.
  • Easier to locate: Exotic and prestige brands are almost invariably harder to find as RHD models – and are invariably much more expensive.

We will use our extensive expertise and enthusiasm to help you through every stage of finding, sourcing, purchasing and transporting your ideal car.

We have access to a huge database of new and pre-owned LHD cars and excellent connections with dealerships all over the world. We will help you find the perfect left hand drive car, source it from reputable dealers and handle all the paperwork and delivery arrangements.

When compared to purchasing an equivalent left hand drive model in Europe, you’ll save a substantial amount.

We are extremely careful when it comes to sourcing our vehicles and choosing which dealerships we want to do business with. Thanks to our years of experience in the automotive industry, we have been able to establish productive long-term relationships with reliable dealerships all over the world. All of our dealers are able to supply LHD cars straightaway, so you won’t be kept waiting. We’re also always on the look-out for new connections and deals so we can bring you the best cars at the best prices.

We are fast, honest and knowledgeable. We promise a quick turnover, small margins and the lowest prices possible. We receive hourly updates of the latest changes in price from every country we work with, so our deals are always up-to-date.

Apart from the convenience of our service, unfortunately it's been known for European dealers to charge inexperienced left-hand drivers more than they would charge a local customer, so it pays to arrange things through us.

Yes, we ensure that all of our cars meet official European specification criteria – unless you request otherwise.

We can also help you register your LHD Cars in the UK and make sure it meets the UK's requirements on headlights, speedometer, documentation and so on.

Please note, switching the km/h speedo to mph is not advised. While this might make day-to-day driving easier, it will set the alarm bells ringing for future potential buyers as it's a perfect way for crooks to hide a clocked car, and you may be tarred with their brush.

All cars from Germany have to have any addenda from standard specification approved by the TUV and written into the German Logbook, so it should be easy to see exactly what you're buying. But do check as some insurance companies' small print excludes claims if the car in question has larger diameter wheels than normal or a modified exhaust system, etc. Don't hesitate to contact us if you'd like to find out more.

We do! We’re experts at handling all the paperwork involved in finding, buying and transporting LHD cars, so we can save you lots of time and effort by taking care of this part of the process.

We will ensure your car comes with all the valid documentation direct from our European Dealership supplier to confirm it meets European transport regulations, so your new car is ready for UK registration right away.

The price you pay for your car will usually include Temporary European Transit Plates.

We'll check that your car's export papers are valid and up to the standard required for UK registration.

We can do this, but it's entirely up to you and many of our customers combine picking up their new car with a weekend break.

If you want to collect your car yourself, we'll arrange for you to be taken from the airport, station or port directly to our suppliers’ premises. We'll provide you with a list of the documents you need to collect along with your new car and then you can simply relax and enjoy the weekend before driving your new car home.

And it doesn't have to be expensive. A flight to your European destination combined with an overnight ferry (with cabin) back home will cost you around £250.00 (EU €282.75).

Alternatively, we can deliver your car to your chosen destination via our transporter for a small charge.