LeeM Posted 17July, 2017 Report Share Posted 17July, 2017 www.collessyoung.com.au/news.html/2017/04/03/asbestosban And this one which is a bit scary www.ferraris-online.com/pages/article.php?reqart=FOC_201707_SS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 17July, 2017 Report Share Posted 17July, 2017 www.collessyoung.com.au/news.html/2017/04/03/asbestosbanLinky no worky! Thushttp://www.collessyoung.com.au/news.html/2017/04/03/asbestosban/ LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 17July, 2017 Report Share Posted 17July, 2017 Yup , I know this is true, with someone importing an Aston, ended up here having engine removed from a car and refittedAt great expense .. as the mechanics had to go to govt site to do it .. probably the worse cse scenario but im sure its just a new foucus , this guide has been around for some time but just the flavor of the day. Like most import issues its just about paperwork really and the Govt and paper pushers getting clear definitions on standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 18July, 2017 Report Share Posted 18July, 2017 What about new cars that have asbestos still in them? The word is that the Great Wall cars use asbestos in the head gaskets..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 18July, 2017 Report Share Posted 18July, 2017 What about new cars that have asbestos still in them? The word is that the Great Wall cars use asbestos in the head gaskets.....They may be challenged too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 18July, 2017 Report Share Posted 18July, 2017 They may be challenged too That is all good and well, but why was it ever allowed to be sold here..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLD Posted 18July, 2017 Report Share Posted 18July, 2017 That is all good and well, but why was it ever allowed to be sold here.....not only that, why did anyone actually buy one??? GC9911, turboT and ANF 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avon Posted 18July, 2017 Report Share Posted 18July, 2017 Ah great. My 1999 996 is currently on the ship heading to Australia, due mid August. As part of the import approval process I got my local Porsche guy to certify that the car was asbestos free but it sounds like they are being Extra Serious about it. Lets see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELSPORTO Posted 19July, 2017 Report Share Posted 19July, 2017 Ah great. My 1999 996 is currently on the ship heading to Australia, due mid August. As part of the import approval process I got my local Porsche guy to certify that the car was asbestos free but it sounds like they are being Extra Serious about it. Lets see...Can you keep us posted on this? Be useful information to hear first hand how it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avon Posted 24July, 2017 Report Share Posted 24July, 2017 Sure. its currently between Tangiers and Durban (ETA there Aug 8th) somewhere near the Canary Islands :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philbee Posted 24July, 2017 Report Share Posted 24July, 2017 Sure. its currently between Tangiers and Durban (ETA there Aug 8th) somewhere near the Canary Islands :-)Somali pirates...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avon Posted 25July, 2017 Report Share Posted 25July, 2017 Somali pirates...? Ha! That was one of my questions to the import agent. No the ship is not going past east Africa, straight to Fremantle from Durban Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 the latest...Hi Tom,Here's what we know about "the asbestos issue"We have had no issue with asbestos to date but it is not under our jurisdiction or control. Australian Customs is an entity unto themselves and can order anything to be done to any vehicle and we are obligated to comply. From all accounts that we have heard to date there has been no successful testing done in the USA that has satisfied Customs.The extent of possible items containing asbestos is extensive and almost impossible to eliminate. The common areas like brake pads and clutch plates may be easier to resolve but things like body filler and insulation are next to impossible to eliminate.At this point we have been pushing forward with importing vehicles. Australian Customs are seriously undermanned and the process is random. Kind regards,Indy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 Well that has to make us all feel better.... Good for you @turbot as it sounds like most are just sailing in..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 1August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 1August, 2017 And if the tests did suit Australian customs requirements, customs would move the goalposts again so that they don't! Pretty obvious they just don't want people importing cars. Wankers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 4August, 2017 Report Share Posted 4August, 2017 https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2017/08/04/crackdown-on-asbestos-essentially-halts-collector-car-exports-to-australia/?refer=news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 5August, 2017 Report Share Posted 5August, 2017 (edited) Quite silly really, as older cars originally delivered to Aus would have the same levels of asbestos.... Edited 5August, 2017 by ANF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 5August, 2017 Author Report Share Posted 5August, 2017 Or Australian built cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 5August, 2017 Report Share Posted 5August, 2017 Its ok all my cars are Aus delivered I paid extra for them to meet the special criteria of this country Spets87, Russ and Cars And Coffee Byron Bay 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avon Posted 22September, 2017 Report Share Posted 22September, 2017 Can you keep us posted on this? Be useful information to hear first hand how it works out.Ok well I collected the car (UK 996.1 C2 1999) this afternoon from Fremantle. There was absolutely no problems related to asbestos, I just had a letter from my mechanic in Europe which I forwarded on to the import agent (Dominic Bonasia; Personal Imports in QLD) which stated that the car had no asbestos in the brake pads, clutch, heat shielding or any other part of the chassis. The only drama I had was the rear anchor points being factory (they were, but it took a letter from Porsche confirming this to pass) and the muppets at the dept of transport wanting to charge stamp duty. The Import compliance garage (Pebco in Freo) pre-informed me that stamp duty wasn't payable on a vehicle you already own - even if its not Australian. So that saved nearly $1k in itself. Tip for West Aussies - do NOT go to the main West Perth Dept transport branch, go to the one on Leach highway, they process a lot more imports there and make it much easier. For anyone going through this process, I would STRONGLY recommend using an import agent. Saves stress, time and money as they find the best shipping deals, compliance garages, and most importantly, import duty as they know the minimum car value you can get away with without attracting drama. I estimate that using an agent (fee only ~ $400) saved me at least $2k. Taffy and GTP911 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tit Posted 22September, 2017 Report Share Posted 22September, 2017 https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2017/08/04/crackdown-on-asbestos-essentially-halts-collector-car-exports-to-australia/?refer=news oh FFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22September, 2017 Report Share Posted 22September, 2017 oh FFSMeanwhile the low mileage Oz delivered completely original including the air in the tyres local cars get off scot free.FFS indeed!If "they" were serious about preventing cancer , hats would be compulsory from birth to death , and alcohol & fags banned. Spets87 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel Posted 22September, 2017 Report Share Posted 22September, 2017 Meanwhile the low mileage Oz delivered completely original including the air in the tyres local cars get off scot free.FFS indeed!If "they" were serious about preventing cancer , hats would be compulsory from birth to death , and alcohol & fags banned.Don't worry taz .. duttons CTS Gosford et al also been doing a good job of sending a bit of hardies o/s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 22September, 2017 Report Share Posted 22September, 2017 Don't worry taz .. duttons CTS Gosford et al also been doing a good job of sending a bit of hardies o/s and some fibres down here http://www.themercury.com.au/sport/targa-champion-jason-white-dubs-2-million-mclaren-the-meataxe/news-story/21e30120e349b82541190ec80b14c964 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELSPORTO Posted 24September, 2017 Report Share Posted 24September, 2017 Ok well I collected the car (UK 996.1 C2 1999) this afternoon from Fremantle. There was absolutely no problems related to asbestos, I just had a letter from my mechanic in Europe which I forwarded on to the import agent (Dominic Bonasia; Personal Imports in QLD) which stated that the car had no asbestos in the brake pads, clutch, heat shielding or any other part of the chassis. The only drama I had was the rear anchor points being factory (they were, but it took a letter from Porsche confirming this to pass) and the muppets at the dept of transport wanting to charge stamp duty. The Import compliance garage (Pebco in Freo) pre-informed me that stamp duty wasn't payable on a vehicle you already own - even if its not Australian. So that saved nearly $1k in itself. Tip for West Aussies - do NOT go to the main West Perth Dept transport branch, go to the one on Leach highway, they process a lot more imports there and make it much easier. For anyone going through this process, I would STRONGLY recommend using an import agent. Saves stress, time and money as they find the best shipping deals, compliance garages, and most importantly, import duty as they know the minimum car value you can get away with without attracting drama. I estimate that using an agent (fee only ~ $400) saved me at least $2k.Thanks for the update Avon - and glad you got your car in relatively hassle free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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