Importing a GMC Sierra to the UK
For a Sierra import, send the listing, weight label and cab layout so we can check classification and approval.
Start with the vehicle you have found
- The vehicle
- Send us the listing and model year, including any modifications.
- Collection
- Send the town or ZIP code where it is in the USA.
- Paperwork
- Have the title, bill of sale and build date ready.
- Condition
- Tell us whether it runs and share photographs of damage or restoration work.
What your Sierra needs for UK roads
The build date, specification and any modifications matter. Send us the details before you buy so we can confirm the work for your vehicle.
- Approval
- IVA for newer trucks, MOT for older ones, done on site
- Lighting
- Headlights, indicators, rear fog lamp and side repeaters, as the car needs
- Older vehicles
- Age-related exemptions depend on the individual vehicle. Check your vehicle's year before relying on an exemption.
What we handle for you
From the seller's location to UK registration, we coordinate the import and tell you what we need from you.
- Collection and shipping
- We arrange collection in the USA and shipping to the UK, with marine insurance included.
- Customs
- Our customs agents handle the entry and NOVA notification.
- Approval work
- We arrange the applicable approval and preparation work for UK registration.
- Registration
- We handle the DVLA application so the vehicle can be registered in your name.
Common questions
Why do you need the Sierra weight label?
Plated weight affects the approval rules for goods vehicles, particularly heavy-duty trucks. A clear photograph helps us check the requirements for the actual Sierra.
Is a Sierra automatically treated as a goods vehicle?
No. Passenger seating, fittings and cargo layout affect classification. We confirm the details for the actual truck before you commit.
What lighting changes might a US Sierra need?
The usual work covers headlights suitable for UK roads, amber indicators, a rear fog lamp and side repeaters. The build date and specification determine what applies.
Keep reading
- Pickup trucks
Tax, approval and the other pickup trucks we quote for.
- UK customs, duty and VAT
NOVA, the 10% duty, the 20% VAT and the historic vehicle rate.
- IVA or MOT?
Which test your American car takes, and what each involves.
- All the models
Find another American model and its import guide.
A quote for your GMC Sierra
Send us the year and the state it is in, and we will reply with an itemised landed cost. There is no deposit and no obligation.