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27th December 2019, 16:11 | #1 |
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Moving a car
My Son has bought a car from the bay, it is about 200 miles from home. He needs to get it back but of course is not taxed. I can get a days car insurance but this does not get around the lack of tax and with the distance probably to far to take a chance. He wont be using it for a couple of months so seem crazy to tax it for one trip especially as it is high tax group.
All the companies I have rung or contacted want over £250 to collect it and wont be able to do it for a few weeks. Is there another option or do I just need to shell out the cash to either tax it or get it brought back? |
27th December 2019, 16:46 | #2 |
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Tax it, drive it back then cancel the tax, I have done this a few times and if you cancel it on the same day as you tax it they never claim the fee!
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27th December 2019, 16:47 | #3 |
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You could tax it & then SORN it, and get a refund on the balance. That would cost one months road tax if you don't cross over two calendar months.
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27th December 2019, 17:23 | #4 |
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how much is one months tax? You would struggle to do it cheaper unless you go Trikeys way... neat trick and worth remembering
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27th December 2019, 20:41 | #5 |
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The problem I have the train fair to get there is £81, the fuel to drive it back is another £60ish. Can I get road tax insuring a car for a day? |
27th December 2019, 21:19 | #6 |
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28th December 2019, 07:52 | #7 |
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Can I get road tax insuring a car for a day?
Yes, if you tax at a Post Office, the insurance is not now checked. Just taxed my classic car & then realised it wasn't insured! Last edited by RoverP480; 28th December 2019 at 07:54.. |
28th December 2019, 09:17 | #8 |
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Book it in for a MOT at you local friendly place. Can drive to a pre booked appointment with no tax.
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28th December 2019, 09:31 | #9 |
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Contact SonicZS aka Paul Collins. He transports cars for a living. I can highly recommend him.
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