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Need an Import Approval for your vehicle?

End-to-End Import Approval & Sign-Off Services

Authorized AVV (00010)

Over 30 years experience, making VASS1089 the best VASS engineer in victoria

Fast & Efficient with Guaranteed Compliance.

VASS1089 provides quick turnaround times for all VASS certificates in Victoria

30+ Years of Experience

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“We’ll get you on the Road”

VASS1089 is an authorised VASS signatory part of the VASS scheme for all modified or imported vehicles

What is an Import Approval

Import with Confidence, Drive with Compliance.

Before a vehicle can be shipped to Australia, you must obtain official permission from the Australian government. This permission is called Vehicle Import Approval (VIA).

Without a valid Import Approval:

  • Your vehicle will be refused entry.

  • You may face storage and shipping penalties.

  • The vehicle cannot be registered or driven in Australia.

That’s why getting this step right from the beginning is critical.

Once issued, the approval allows the vehicle to proceed through compliance, engineering verification, and ultimately registration so it can be legally driven on Australian roads.

Import Criteria

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25 Year Old—Vehicles over 25 years old, allowing enthusiasts to import classic, rare, or unique cars into Australia

SEVS—Specialist and enthusiast vehicles eligible under SEVS, allowing collectors to import unique, limited-edition, or high-performance cars not originally sold in Australia.

Personal Vehicle—Personal vehicles being imported by their owners, allowing individuals to bring their own cars into Australia while ensuring full compliance with safety and emissions regulations.

We do it for you!

Imported and complied for Victorian streets

We believe in making vehicle imports simple and stress-free. We don’t just handle the paperwork, we take the time to explain the entire process in plain English. From applying for your Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) to organizing shipping and finally ensuring your car meets all Australian compliance requirements, we keep you informed every step of the way.

If your vehicle needs modifications to meet Australian Design Rules (ADRs), we provide clear explanations of what needs to be done and why.

We’ll develop a step-by-step plan to get your car fully compliant and ready for registration, ensuring you understand the process and feel confident about your import from start to finish.

How We Help

Imported and complied for Victorian streets

VASS1089, and our sister companies, have been operating in the automotive compliance field for over 30 years, with specialized expertise in Federal Compliance.


As an Authorised Vehicle Verifier (AVV - 00010) under the Department of Infrastructure, and a VASS engineer under Vicroads (1089) we’re approved to inspect and verify imported vehicles to ensure they meet all Australian Design Rules (ADRs). Our team offers complete federal compliance packages, including inspection, evidence documentation, full ADR testing, and verification, streamlining the process for RAWs, importers, and private clients.

Whether you’re bringing in a vehicle under SEVS, managing a RAW’s, or need a one-off federal inspection, we provide a seamless, fully certified solution from start to finish.

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