What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks

I kept a car I was selling in a garage without insurance for a few days - did I commit an offence but not submitting a SORN?

I recently kept my car taxed but not insured in my private garage for a few days before selling. I took temporary insurance to demonstrate the car. Did I commit a criminal offence by not submitting a SORN? I ask because a renewal notice on another vehicle suggests there are no exceptions.

Asked on 19 November 2018 by Keith

Answered by Honest John
You need to have a continual policy of insurance in place so technically, yes you have committed an offence. But it would be rare any action would be taken against you.
Similar questions
Why does a car on a SORN notice have to be insured, when it is kept in a locked garage?
Can my SORN'd, uninsured car be driven to it's pre-booked MOT by the garage proprietor/MOT tester using his own insurance?
Are there any specific car insurances for sorned cars which allow me to keep my no claim discounts?
 

Value my car

Save £75 on Warranty using code HJ75

with MotorEasy

Get a warranty quote

Save 12% on GAP Insurance

Use HJ21 to save on an ALA policy

See offer