Frequently Asked Questions

1. Directions - Where are we based
2. Export Licences - Do I need one
3. Export Licences - How do I complete the End User Document
4. Export Licences - How long does a licence last?
5. Export Licences - How much does a licence cost?
6. Export Licences - Why do I need an export licence
7. General Question - Can you arrange inspections of equipment
8. General Question - Do you arrange shipping
9. General Question - Why Don't You Show Prices
10. New Land Rover's - Can I import into the USA or Canada
11. Payment - Do you accept Letters of Credit
12. Payment - Terms
13. Shipping - Can you arrange shipping
14. Shipping - What are Incoterms
15. Terminology - What is Reserve Stock
16. Is there a warranty for vehicles?

1. Question- Directions - Where are we based
   
   Answer - We are located in South Yorkshire just outside Doncaster near the village of Misson.
   Our site address is:
   The Rocket Site
   Misson, Nr. Bawtry
   Doncaster DN10 6ET
   United Kingdom
   For maps and detailed information on how to get to us follow the visit us link on the main menu bar.
   Our opening hours are: Mon-Fri 9.00-5.00pm Strictly by Appointment.
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2. Question - Export Licences - Do I need one
   
   Answer It depends on whether you are buying and or shipping Military or Civilian vehicles and equipment.
   If the goods are civilian e.g. Caterpillar Plant or Civilian trucks then NO you should not need an export licence, we can help advise.
   If the goods are Surplus Military items then YES, some form of licence will be required, please refer to the FAQ "Export Licences - Why do I need an export licence"
   
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3. Question - Export Licences - How do I complete the End User Document
   
   Answer - Completing the End User Document
   For information on how to complete the end user document click on the link below.
   Completing the End User Forms
   To download a copy of the End User Forms use the link provided below.
   Download End User Document
   Click Here »»
   
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4. Question - Export Licences - How long does a licence last?
   
   Answer - A licence once granted is valid for 2 years or until it is exhausted i.e. all goods stated are shipped or it expires or is revoked due to changes in the status of the destination concerned e.g. EU/NATO embargo is put in place.
   
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5. Question - Export Licences - How much does a licence cost?
   
   Answer - There is currently no fee for an export licence however, BIS is considering levying a fee in 2012 for each licence application.
   
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6. Question - Export Licences - Why do I need an export licence
   
   Answer - Any surplus military vehicle which is considered to be "Specially Designed for Military Use" must be shipped on either an "Open General Export Licence (OGEL)" or a "Standard Individual Export Licence (SIEL)" depending on which country they are being sent to. Surplus Military Goods which were "Specially Designed for Military Use" can be shipped overseas on and OGEL with the exception of the following countries as per the latest OGEL (Schedule 2)
   
   SCHEDULE 2
   DESTINATION CONCERNED
   
   This export authorisation is valid for exports to the following destinations:
   All destinations other than in :
   Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burma (Myanmar), Burundi, China(PRC) (including Hong Kong and Macau Special Administrative Region), Croatia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Peru, Rwanda, Serbia and Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Yemen and Zimbabwe
   
   
   
   To assist customers we have produced an in-house guide which clearly identifies the rules in a simple format.
   
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7. Question - General Question - Can you arrange inspections of equipment
   
   Answer - Yes - We can arrange for an independent inspection to be carried out on equipment to be purchased both before and after preparation.
   
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8. Question - General Question - Do you arrange shipping
   
   Answer - Yes we can arrange shipping.
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9. Question- General Question - Why Don't You Show Prices
   
   Answer -The simple reason that we don't provide prices is due to the fact that:-
   a) Our stock changes so frequently it is impossible to list current prices
   b) Customers often purchase several items which allow for some negotiated discount
   c) Customers orders often include modification to suit their own specification
   
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10. Question - New Land Rover's - Can I import into the USA or Canada
    
    Answer - The rule for the importation of Land Rovers into either the USA or Canada is that the vehicles and in particular the chassis must be at least:-
    
    25 years old for the United States
    15 years old for Canada
    
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11. Question - Payment - Do you accept Letters of Credit
    
    Answer Yes we can accept letters of credit for balance payment, all initial deposits are preferred to be made by bank transfer unless the buyer is very well known and trusted.
    
    Letters of credit must be:
    - Confirmed
    - Irrevocable
    - Payable at sight (of shipping documents)
    - At the counters of a Major UK Bank
    - Allow for partial shipments.
    
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12. Question - Payment - Terms
    
    Answer - Our standard terms for orders is EXW (Inco definition = Ex. Works)
    30% deposit with order (unless agreed in advance)
    Balance prior to shipping or collection from premises
    INCO Definitions
    
    EXW (Ex Works)
    Ex means from. Works means factory, mill or warehouse, which is the seller's premises. EXW applies to goods available only at the seller's premises. Buyer is responsible for loading the goods on truck or container at the seller's premises, and for the subsequent costs and risks.
    In practice, it is not uncommon that the seller loads the goods on truck or container at the seller's premises without charging loading fee.
    In the quotation, indicate the named place (seller's premises) after the acronym EXW, for example EXW Kobe and EXW San Antonio.
    The term EXW is commonly used between the manufacturer (seller) and export-trader (buyer), and the export-trader resells on other trade terms to the foreign buyers. Some manufacturers may use the term Ex Factory, which means the same as Ex Works.
    
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    CRF (Cost & Freight - Formerly C&F)
    The delivery of goods to the named port of destination (discharge) at the seller's expense. Buyer is responsible for the cargo insurance and other costs and risks. The term CFR was formerly written as C&F. Many importers and exporters worldwide still use the term C&F. In the export quotation, indicate the port of destination (discharge) after the acronym CFR, for example CFR Karachi and CFR Alexandria. Under the rules of the INCOTERMS 1990, the term Cost and Freight is used for ocean freight only. However, in practice, the term Cost and Freight (C&F) is still commonly used in the air freight.
    
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    CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight)
    The cargo insurance and delivery of goods to the named port of destination (discharge) at the seller's expense. Buyer is responsible for the import customs clearance and other costs and risks. In the export quotation, indicate the port of destination (discharge) after the acronym CIF, for example CIF Pusan and CIF Singapore. Under the rules of the INCOTERMS 1990, the term CIF is used for ocean freight only. However, in practice, many importers and exporters still use the term CIF in the air freight.
    
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13. Question - Shipping - Can you arrange shipping
    
    Answer - Yes, we can arrange shipping for customers.
    Goods generally go RORO (Roll On Roll Off) or by container depending on the size of the shipment.
    RORO is generally the cheaper option.
    We can also arrange for insurance if the customer requires it.
    We also advise on the export licensing protocols for orders involving Ex. Military equipment. (see Exports FAQ's above)
    
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14. Question - Shipping - What are Incoterms
    
    Answer - The Incoterms rules or International Commercial terms are a series of pre-defined commercial terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) widely used in international commercial transactions.
    
    A series of three-letter trade terms related to common sales practices, the Incoterms rules are intended primarily to clearly communicate the tasks, costs and risks associated with the transportation and delivery of goods.
    The Incoterms rules are accepted by governments, legal authorities and practitioners worldwide for the interpretation of most commonly used terms in international trade.
    They are intended to reduce or remove altogether uncertainties arising from different interpretation of the rules in different countries.
    First published in 1936, the Incoterms rules have been periodically updated, with the eighth version—Incoterms 2010—having been published on January 1, 2011
    
    INCO Definitions as used by L.J& Co. Ltd.
    EXW (Ex Works)
    Ex means from. Works means factory, mill or warehouse, which is the seller's premises. EXW applies to goods available only at the seller's premises. Buyer is responsible for loading the goods on truck or container at the seller's premises, and for the subsequent costs and risks.
    In practice, it is not uncommon that the seller loads the goods on truck or container at the seller's premises without charging loading fee.
    In the quotation, indicate the named place (seller's premises) after the acronym EXW, for example EXW Kobe and EXW San Antonio.
    The term EXW is commonly used between the manufacturer (seller) and export-trader (buyer), and the export-trader resells on other trade terms to the foreign buyers. Some manufacturers may use the term Ex Factory, which means the same as Ex Works.
    
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    CRF (Cost & Freight - Formerly C&F)
    The delivery of goods to the named port of destination (discharge) at the seller's expense. Buyer is responsible for the cargo insurance and other costs and risks. The term CFR was formerly written as C&F. Many importers and exporters worldwide still use the term C&F. In the export quotation, indicate the port of destination (discharge) after the acronym CFR, for example CFR Karachi and CFR Alexandria. Under the rules of the INCOTERMS 1990, the term Cost and Freight is used for ocean freight only. However, in practice, the term Cost and Freight (C&F) is still commonly used in the air freight.
    
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    CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight)
    The cargo insurance and delivery of goods to the named port of destination (discharge) at the seller's expense. Buyer is responsible for the import customs clearance and other costs and risks. In the export quotation, indicate the port of destination (discharge) after the acronym CIF, for example CIF Pusan and CIF Singapore. Under the rules of the INCOTERMS 1990, the term CIF is used for ocean freight only. However, in practice, many importers and exporters still use the term CIF in the air freight.
    
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15. Question - Terminology - What is Reserve Stock
    
    Answer - Most of our vehicles are ex. military reserve stock which means that they have not seen active service instead being kept back "in reserve" hence the term, to perform localised duties or to be sent in as replacements for vehicles in service which need to be replaced.
    
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16. Question- Is there a warranty for vehicles?
    
    Answer - No warranty available as this item is used ex military. All vehicles will be checked through before it leaves to make sure that faults are fixed.
    
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