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Sun 3 Mar 2002 19:31
car import/export - martin
Does anyone have any experience of what is required to export a British registered car to mainland Europe (France)? I know that the V5 allows you to state that the vehicle has been exported and that seems a clear cut case as far as the DVLA are concerned. But what about on the Calais side of things? Getting a new French V5 and control technique (MOT) are another pot of fish. Any tips, hints or ideas appreciated.

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Mon 4 Mar 2002 16:52
Re: car import/export - Andy Bairsto
I can see no advantages in what you want to do ,nobody will stop you at Calaise as long as it has some sort of plates on it.If you really want to register in France its a minefield .just to get it tested (cars in Europe have no three year grace)will cause you headaches .Why not keep it on UK plates advantages no speeding camara tickets ,nobody will want to steal it and you can bring it back to the UK when you want to change it.A RHD in mainland Europe is worthless except to the Polish auto mafia
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Mon 4 Mar 2002 17:01
Re: car import/export - Andrew Barnes
Sell the car and by another in europe, this makes more sense.

Andrew
www.hispecgolfs.co.uk
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