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UK Driver Hit with £20K Fine for Undeclared Aston Martin on German Autobahn

dramabreakBy dramabreakFebruary 26, 2026No Comments2 Mins Read
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A 56-year-old British businessman faces a £19,650 penalty after authorities stopped him driving his Aston Martin Vantage V8 on the A96 motorway near Lindau, Germany.

Border Declaration Oversight Leads to Massive Fine

Officers discovered the driver had not declared the £63,000 luxury sports car at the border while transporting it from Switzerland to the Czech Republic during a house move into the European Union. Customs calculated outstanding import duties and VAT, resulting in the hefty bill.

Unable to pay immediately, the driver surrendered the high-performance vehicle, which authorities returned the following day after full payment. German officials have launched criminal proceedings against him for suspected tax evasion.

Customs Crackdown on Undeclared Imports

The Ulm Main Customs Office reports confiscating 184 vehicles last year due to missing declarations. Authorities collected nearly €350,000—about £300,000—in duties and taxes.

A spokesperson stated: “The vehicles in all price ranges had been brought into the European Union without proper registration—classic import smuggling. Nearly €350,000 in customs duties and import sales tax were levied retroactively. Most came from Switzerland, many were transported on trailers, and some were driven on their own wheels. The main destination was Eastern Europe.”

Aston Martin Announces Workforce Cuts Amid Losses

Aston Martin plans to cut 20% of its workforce, affecting around 600 of its 3,000 employees based at its Gaydon, Warwickshire headquarters. The company reported net losses rising 52% to £493.2 million last year.

Executives cite U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump as “extremely disruptive,” alongside subdued demand in China, the world’s largest auto market. The redundancies aim to save £40 million annually, with most reductions occurring this year.

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