One of the biggest challenges of buying a car while stationed abroad is figuring out where it actually ends up. Do you need it here in the UK? Or would you rather have it waiting for you stateside when you PCS back? With most car-buying options, you’re stuck choosing one path and hoping it works out. Through military vehicle delivery overseas with Military AutoSource at RAF Lakenheath, U.S. military personnel get genuine flexibility — and MAS handles the heavy lifting either way.
The Overseas & Stateside Delivery programme gives you two clear options. Order your vehicle for delivery to your current overseas location, or have it shipped to a dealer near your chosen address in the States. Both options include shipping in the price, and both come with the same zero markup pricing and programme benefits. The only question is where you want your vehicle to be.
How Military Vehicle Delivery Overseas Works
If you want to drive your new vehicle while stationed in the UK, overseas delivery is the straightforward choice. Once you place your order through Military AutoSource, the programme handles the logistics of getting your vehicle from the factory to the closest base to where you live. Consequently, you don’t need to coordinate international shipping, deal with customs paperwork, or arrange pickup from a distant port.
However, the real advantage goes beyond convenience. Because your vehicle arrives as a US-spec model, MAS takes care of full UK road compliance before you take delivery. This includes headlight conversion, rear fog light installation, and everything else needed to meet UK road requirements. In addition, MAS handles your MOT and road tax, so your vehicle arrives fully road-legal and ready to drive from day one.
For service members stationed at RAF Lakenheath or nearby bases, this means your new car shows up close to home, fully compliant, and ready to go. Instead of spending weeks sorting out conversions and paperwork, you simply pick up the keys and drive.
How Stateside Delivery Works
If you’re planning ahead for your next PCS or simply want your vehicle waiting for you back home, stateside delivery makes that easy. You order your vehicle through Military AutoSource while stationed overseas, and it gets delivered to the closest dealer to your chosen U.S. address.
This option is especially valuable for U.S. military personnel who know they’re heading back to the States within the next year or two. Rather than rushing to buy a vehicle after you arrive — when you’re already juggling a move, new housing, and settling in — you can lock in your regulated military pricing now. As a result, your vehicle is ready and waiting when you land.
Moreover, stateside delivery comes with the same programme benefits as overseas. Your Rebate Assurance stays active from deposit to delivery, the Lowest Price Guarantee protects your purchase, and no-markup financing applies exactly the same way. In other words, nothing changes except where the vehicle ends up.
Shipping Included — No Hidden Costs for Military Vehicle Delivery Overseas
Whether you choose overseas or stateside, the cost of shipping your vehicle is included in your purchase. There’s no surprise freight charge, no separate delivery fee, and no last-minute invoice for logistics. MAS builds delivery into the programme, so the price you agree on is the price you pay — regardless of where your vehicle needs to go.
For comparison, if you bought a vehicle privately and needed to ship it from the U.S. to the UK, international auto transport alone could cost anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000 or more. On top of that, you’d need to handle customs clearance, import duties, and compliance conversions out of your own pocket. Through Military AutoSource, all of that is already taken care of.
Full UK Road Compliance for Overseas Delivery
Getting a US-spec vehicle road-legal in the UK isn’t a simple process if you try to do it yourself. The requirements include headlight beam conversion to prevent dazzling oncoming traffic, rear fog light installation, proper reflector positioning, and passing a UK MOT inspection. Additionally, you need to sort out road tax before you can legally drive on British roads.
MAS handles every single step of that process for overseas delivery orders. By the time you take delivery, your vehicle has been fully converted and certified for UK roads. Essentially, you receive a brand-new US-spec vehicle with all the power, features, and value you chose — fully compliant and legal to drive from the moment you get behind the wheel.
This is a significant advantage over buying a US-spec vehicle through other channels. Without MAS, you’d need to find a specialist conversion shop, pay for each modification separately, and coordinate the MOT and tax yourself. That process typically costs hundreds of pounds and takes days or weeks. Through Military AutoSource, it’s all included and done before you ever see the vehicle.
Can You Switch Between Overseas and Stateside?
Military life is unpredictable, and sometimes your plans change after you’ve already placed an order. If you need to switch your delivery option — from overseas to stateside or the other way around — MAS works with you to accommodate the change wherever possible. However, it depends on where your vehicle is in the production and shipping process at the time you request the switch.
If your vehicle is still early in the pipeline, switching delivery options is generally straightforward. If it’s already en route to a specific destination, the options may be more limited. In either case, your MAS rep will walk you through what’s possible and help you find the best solution. This flexibility ties back to the same Sales People On Your Side philosophy that runs through every part of the programme — your rep works with you, not against you.
What You Handle vs. What MAS Handles
Military AutoSource takes care of the vast majority of the delivery process. The programme coordinates factory ordering, international shipping, customs processing, UK road compliance for overseas orders, and final delivery to your base or stateside dealer. In short, the logistics are handled for you.
On your end, there is some paperwork involved. Depending on your delivery option and duty station, you may need to provide certain documents related to your military orders, vehicle registration, or insurance. Your MAS rep guides you through exactly what’s needed and when, so nothing comes as a surprise. Compared to arranging an international vehicle purchase on your own, the amount of paperwork MAS requires from you is minimal.
Why Military Vehicle Delivery Overseas Matters for Families at RAF Lakenheath
Having two delivery options might sound like a small detail, but for military families managing an overseas assignment at RAF Lakenheath, it’s a major practical advantage. Consider the common scenarios:
You’ve just arrived at Lakenheath and need a vehicle immediately. Overseas delivery gets you driving quickly, with full UK compliance handled for you. Alternatively, you’re 18 months from PCS and want a vehicle ready when you land back in the States. Stateside delivery lets you lock in today’s pricing and have your car waiting at a dealer near your new home.
Either way, you’re buying at regulated military pricing below MSRP, with included shipping, no-markup financing, a Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty in your quote, and every other MAS programme benefit. The only decision is timing and location — and your MAS rep helps you figure out which option makes the most sense for your situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can U.S. military stationed in the UK get a vehicle delivered overseas through MAS?
Yes. Military AutoSource delivers vehicles to the closest base to where you live in the UK. The programme handles all shipping logistics, and your vehicle arrives with full UK road compliance including headlight conversion, MOT, and road tax.
Is shipping included in the price for military vehicle delivery overseas?
Yes. Whether you choose overseas or stateside delivery, shipping is included in your MAS purchase price. There are no hidden freight charges or separate delivery fees.
Can I switch my delivery option after ordering?
It depends on where your vehicle is in the production and shipping process. If it’s early in the pipeline, switching is generally straightforward. Your MAS rep at Lakenheath will walk you through what’s possible based on your vehicle’s current status.
Does the vehicle come road-legal for the UK?
Yes. For overseas delivery, MAS handles full UK road compliance before you take delivery. This includes headlight conversion, rear fog light installation, MOT inspection, and road tax. You receive your vehicle ready to drive on British roads from day one.
Ready to Choose Your Delivery Option?
Davide at Military AutoSource Lakenheath can walk you through both delivery options on any vehicle in the programme. He’ll help you decide whether overseas or stateside delivery makes the most sense for your timeline, explain the UK compliance process, and answer any questions about how delivery works.
Contact Davide today: Call or WhatsApp +44 7736 754145 — whichever you prefer.
Certain restrictions apply — speak to Davide for full details on eligibility and delivery timelines.
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