daleyboy Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 The title says it all. I am thinking of buying a tuk tuk and importing it back to the uk , and i was wondering if anyone knows how much a new tuk tuk costs and where i could purchase one from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 I am thinking of buying a tuk tuk and importing it back to the uk , and i was wondering if anyone knows how much a new tuk tuk costs and where i could purchase one from. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A friend bought one in PI, he didn't pay much.He got it back to the States but could never get it registered because of emissions and safety issues. Would have been cool though, cruising around town in your Tuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the scouser Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Hi Daleyboy, A few years ago a bloke in Brighton imported one but got done by the plod for operating it as an unlicensed taxi. He stored it in my mate's garage and, as far as I'm aware, it's still languishing there. If you're seriously interested, I could put you in touch. Scouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niagarekoja Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 The title says it all. I am thinking of buying a tuk tuk and importing it back to the uk , and i was wondering if anyone knows how much a new tuk tuk costs and where i could purchase one from. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Agent in UK is http://www.tuk-tuk.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryHacker Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 http://www.asiatradingonline.com/tuktuk.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamOne Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 the police in CM have got a really cool version, made me want to get one similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indo-Siam Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 See: http://www.coltrane-electronics.com/tuktuk/addresses.html Cheers! Steve Sykes Managing Director Indo-Siam Group Bangkok [email protected] www.thaitradedata.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 Great links from Steve I looked into this a while ago, just out of interest. A couple of the manufacturers do 'export' models for people like you, you need to get all the 'optional' features like a front brake and go for a 4-stroke petrol engine. The hurdle in the UK will be getting it registered, it will need to pas the SVA (Single Vehicle Approval) test, a sort of super MOT (a quick google should get information on this test). As it will be classed as a motorcycle (3 wheels) the test is less stringent although it may need modifications to the lighting (colours and location). Speedo must be in MPH. It's not impossible (there was one for sale on eBay UK a couple of weeks ago). Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleyboy Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 Thanks one and all for the mountains of info to look at. Just a little idea i have been thinking about of importing and then using them as a local taxi service. To the scouser I am going to do some more research into it i.e speak to the council and see what they say about licensing for taxi use. I managed to find a couple of sites last night and appears as if it is possible, in other areas of the country so maybe in Bristol as well. To indo siam. Thanks for the links that is just what i was looking for, manufacturers in Thailand to give me prices. To crossy. Yep i know all about the sva test, i bought a Nissan skyline jap import so know all the pitfalls involved with that. Thanks for the info Thanks to everyone else for supplying websites It appears i need to look for 4 stroke models fitted with seatbelts, which i am sure can all be done in Thailand. The one i have seen for sale in this country is selling for £7500, which seems way too steep as i am sure they dont cost that much to build and ship to the uk. I think it will have to be 4 stroke though because of emmissons and noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 The one i have seen for sale in this country is selling for £7500, which seems way too steep as i am sure they dont cost that much to build and ship to the uk. I think it will have to be 4 stroke though because of emmissons and noise. I thought about doing this a while ago but never did anything more about it. I agree, 4 stroke is the one you need. As for the price. When i was looking, you could get one (in Thailand) for between £2-3k. Second hand, depending on the condition. The price then jumps when you import it. If i remember rightly, you have to add the cost of shipping to the cost of the Tuk Tuk and then you pay the "Import Duty" on that total price. You then pay VAT on the total price, after the "Duty" has been added. It gets really pricey, when doing this sort of thing, for a "one off" but if you can fill a 20ft container, it gets to be a little more worth it. Good luck anyway, Daleyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleyboy Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 The one i have seen for sale in this country is selling for £7500, which seems way too steep as i am sure they dont cost that much to build and ship to the uk. I think it will have to be 4 stroke though because of emmissons and noise. I thought about doing this a while ago but never did anything more about it. I agree, 4 stroke is the one you need. As for the price. When i was looking, you could get one (in Thailand) for between £2-3k. Second hand, depending on the condition. The price then jumps when you import it. If i remember rightly, you have to add the cost of shipping to the cost of the Tuk Tuk and then you pay the "Import Duty" on that total price. You then pay VAT on the total price, after the "Duty" has been added. It gets really pricey, when doing this sort of thing, for a "one off" but if you can fill a 20ft container, it gets to be a little more worth it. Good luck anyway, Daleyboy Thanks for that mrbo we can discuss it at greater length at the brum pissup thats if you aint tooooooo drunk. The rumours have already been spreading down south about your antics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 A friend bought one in PI, he didn't pay much. PI? Where in the world might that be? I love acronyms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 http://www.thailandtuktuk.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 You might want to consider an electric Tuk-Tuk,bring it down to the smoke and I would imagine as a neg emission vehicle Mr Livingstone would exempt you from the Congestion Charge (now £8 quid a day) Could have a great time picking up all the rich totty from Tramps and Annnabels (Rod Stewarts/Mick J/Elton whatis name type hangouts)....an all sooo... quietly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 You might want to consider an electric Tuk-Tuk I want one too, in Switzerland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleyboy Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 You might want to consider an electric Tuk-Tuk,bring it down to the smoke and I would imagine as a neg emission vehicle Mr Livingstone would exempt you from the Congestion Charge (now £8 quid a day)Could have a great time picking up all the rich totty from Tramps and Annnabels (Rod Stewarts/Mick J/Elton whatis name type hangouts)....an all sooo... quietly Not a bad idea at all. But arent motorbikes exempt anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 The one i have seen for sale in this country is selling for £7500, which seems way too steep as i am sure they dont cost that much to build and ship to the uk. I think it will have to be 4 stroke though because of emmissons and noise. I thought about doing this a while ago but never did anything more about it. I agree, 4 stroke is the one you need. As for the price. When i was looking, you could get one (in Thailand) for between £2-3k. Second hand, depending on the condition. The price then jumps when you import it. If i remember rightly, you have to add the cost of shipping to the cost of the Tuk Tuk and then you pay the "Import Duty" on that total price. You then pay VAT on the total price, after the "Duty" has been added. It gets really pricey, when doing this sort of thing, for a "one off" but if you can fill a 20ft container, it gets to be a little more worth it. Good luck anyway, Daleyboy Thanks for that mrbo we can discuss it at greater length at the brum pissup thats if you aint tooooooo drunk. The rumours have already been spreading down south about your antics If you hurry up and buy one, you can drive it from Bristol to Brum. That would indeed, make an interesting thread. P.S. Can't wait to take you Southerners on, at the piss up. Don't know what the rumours are but i'm a bit of a light weight really Scouser, is our Northern secret weapon I was drinking with Prof Fart on saturday and he can put them away but he'll be in Thailand at the time of the Brummy bash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleyboy Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 If you hurry up and buy one, you can drive it from Bristol to Brum. That would indeed, make an interesting thread. P.S. Can't wait to take you Southerners on, at the piss up. Don't know what the rumours are but i'm a bit of a light weight really Scouser, is our Northern secret weapon I was drinking with Prof Fart on saturday and he can put them away but he'll be in Thailand at the time of the Brummy bash. You wont be taking on me, i wont be drinking. Got to drve back to Bristol at the end of the night. Now if the missus wasnt preggers she would drink all you northeners under the table without even blinking. As for the rumours, hmmm it wasnt drinking rumours i was reffering to but rather the trousers down in a dodgy postioion in the blokes toilet rumour Just ask scouse he told me he saw the incident between you and the prof first hand, i shall say no more. Whoops off topic ohhh well my topic, i will write what i want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chownah Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 You might want to consider an electric Tuk-Tuk I want one too, in Switzerland. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A Tuk-Tuk snowmobile retrofit.......cooooool!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 As for the rumours, hmmm it wasnt drinking rumours i was reffering to but rather the trousers down in a dodgy postioion in the blokes toilet rumour Just ask scouse he told me he saw the incident between you and the prof first hand, i shall say no more. Whoops off topic ohhh well my topic, i will write what i want. It's a slanderous lie, i tell ya. Prof Fart is way too hairy for my liking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 A friend bought one in PI, he didn't pay much. PI? Where in the world might that be? I love acronyms <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (Philippines) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alesypalsy Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I got a moped 49cc, only a 1979 plate, you could stick a sidecar on it, only want 250 squid for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storekeeper Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I see a Japanese fella driving one to the Daiei Mall here in Yokosuka, Japan sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktukmike Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 As many of you will already know i have been producing Tuk-Tuks for the European Market for 7 years now. Our tuk-tuks are called the Rolls Royce of tuk-tuks by the British Press, there is another company based in southampton that now sell tuk-tuks but we are the only company to have registered one as a full hackney taxi. The vehicle now runs in Weston Super Mare in Somerset, we also supply tuk-tuks for Unilever in Holland and they now run as ice cream vans for OLA or Walls to the rest of us. You can see more at www.tuk-tuk.co.uk. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbojangles Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 The vehicle now runs in Weston Super Mare in Somerset, Are they "Right Hand Drive" Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktukmike Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 (edited) He He nice one Mrbojangles, In fact i did have problems with the Hackney License Officers as they say all Hackney and Private Hire vehicles must be right hand drive. My response was that they were in fact right hand drive due to which side the passengers enter and exit the vehicle. To the person who sent me a PM , we are not allowed to show the ice cream vans at this stage by request of Unilever, i am sure many will understand their reasons. Mike. Edited October 27, 2005 by tuktukmike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INTJ Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Sorry to go off topic, but Mike did you ever get your Supra into Thailand ? Cheers, INTJ. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben01 Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 You wont be taking on me, i wont be drinking. Got to drve back to Bristol at the end of the night. Now if the missus wasnt preggers she would drink all you northeners under the table without even blinking. Big up to the Brizzol..........Cider I up.!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuktukmike Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Hi INTJ You have not seen my post in the auction thread, 3 times i arranged transport to pick up the car and every time the day before i got a call informing me of yet another price hike. Maybe i should have listened to others but understand i just had to try as the car was my pride and joy. My advice now, if you do intend to bring a car in make sure its a car the customs officers wont take a shine to. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleyboy Posted October 27, 2005 Author Share Posted October 27, 2005 Big up to the Brizzol..........Cider I up.!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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