About  Castle European

Check out our Buybacks for UK/European tours

Importation to NZ for New Immigrants and returning Residents Motorhomes

 

 

Paul & Diane, Versailles, France 2010.

Established in 2005

Castle European Ltd

A New Zealand based private company owned by 

Diane and Paul Graveling

  • We arrange UK based Buyback deals for touring the UK/Europe for three months or longer and UK based motorhome rental for shorter periods.

  • We assist with the shipping and importation of European motorhomes to NZ on behalf of private individuals.

  • We assist NZ immigrants to import their motorhome when they move to New Zealand.

We act as intermediaries

 not dealers.

 

We do not buy or sell vehicles.

 

We are service providers and

we work for you.

 

The most economical way to enjoy a 3 month + tour 

of Europe is with a Buy-Back deal.

 

Want to tour the UK/Europe economically? 

Rentals too expensive?  Don't want to buy?

 

 We can offer superb "Buy-Backs"

 

Pick up your vehicle in the UK, tour Europe for up to 2 years, and we'll buy it back from you in the UK at a pre-agreed price. It's much cheaper than long term renting and gives you a guaranteed exit from owning the vehicle at an agreed time. No waiting for a sale! (But you're free to sell privately if it's to your advantage). It also gives you financial certainty and enables you to budget accurately. 

Suitable for periods between 3 months and 2 years

 

Check out our Buy-Back page.

 

OrContact us to discuss options and conditions applying to this.

 

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The cheapest way to own a new European motorhome 

in New Zealand is by personal import.

If you're interested in buying a motorhome in the UK for personal importation to New Zealand - even using it to tour Europe before it's shipped home, please check us out.

Generally, UK spec European built motorhomes meet NZ compliance requirements without major modification.

  • They have 240v 50Hz electrics (Same as NZ)

  • They use appliances commonly seen in NZ (Dometic, Truma, Smev etc.)

  • State of the art super-efficient European diesel engines give superb performance with quietness and great economy.

  • Many models now incorporate ABS brakes, electronic stability control, airbags and many other saftey features.

They're the safe option when it comes to imports.

We can:-

  • Source the model of your choice at a good price and from a reputable UK supplier

  • Organise the paperwork to purchase the vehicle for export and avoid UK tax (New vehicles only)

  • Arrange shipping and transit insurance

  • Gain Customs and MAF clearance

  • Obtain all necessary specification documents for the compliance procedure

  • Submit the vehicle to a compliance certification centre for certification.

  • Organise electrical, gas and self containment modification and certification.

Look what some of our previous clients say:-

Paul and Diane from Castle-European imported our Swift 600EK from UK for us in 2010,  and we found them very professional and helpful throughout the whole process. Paul was always available to talk through any queries we had, and nothing was too much trouble.

We have no hesitation in recommending Paul and Diane to anyone wishing to import a motorhome from overseas. We realise that we could not have imported a vehicle ourselves, and were thrilled to find someone who could take all the worry away from such a task.

Paula and Jack, Nelson.

 

"Thank you for the very professional work you have undertaken on our behalf. I had no idea of the amount of work that had to be done to import a new vehicle. We arrived home last night after an uneventful journey entirely delighted with our new motor home. We would be delighted to act as referees for any potential future clients, and would not hesitate in recommending they use your services."

John and Diane Flowers, New Plymouth. Hymer B544SL.

 

"Thank you for your efforts in sourcing our motor home. We are delighted with the smooth delivery and the professional manner in which you handled each step of the way."

Dave and Jenny Mischewski, Athenree. Kentucky Camp Estro 5.

 

"Castle European made our motorhome purchase hassle free and a fun experience. Paul was a pleasure to work with and we will certainly use Castle European again."

Bev and Jon Mayson, Mount Maunganui. Swift Kontiki. 

 

For further information click here or use the 

"Contact Us" button on the left.

Moving to

New Zealand?

Or a returning resident?

Want to bring a motorhome? 

We can advise on all aspects of this serious financial decision and if you wish we can provide a complete service of shipping, importation and on-road compliance so that your motorhome is delivered and on the road in as little time as possible. We'll help point you in the right direction and unravel the red tape.

  • Should you, can you, bring your existing vehicle? *See below

  • Should you change it? Buy a new one perhaps?

  • The type you should bring - and the type you shouldn't. 

  • The tax situation.

  • The cost.

  • The time required.

We can lay the myths to rest and and tell you what is and what isn't possible and what risks you face.

Don't take a chance with such a valuable asset. Let us help you make an informed decision.

Click

here

to go to our immigration/returning residents' page.

*Recent changes to on-road compliance legislation now enable older model vehicles to be imported by new immigrants or returning residents who have been overseas for at least twenty one months.

Contact us for the rules surrounding this.

European Touring Information

 

Also included within this website is information relating to touring Europe by motorhome. Motorhomes are our interest as well as our business and we hope to encourage others to enjoy the freedom, independence and adventure of travelling this way. We hope you'll find this information both interesting and useful. It's constantly updated and we welcome comments or additions from anyone with information to share.  

At present we particularly require information about touring in Spain and Scandinavia to add to this website. If you can supply information for the site you will be credited for your contribution.

Click here or use the "Contact Us" button on the menu at left.




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