kateb

I need to get a "noddy" car, from Churchtown (Southport) to Liverpool (Woolton), legally.The car has a SORN. My mother's had her licence revoked (Alzheimer's) and has given the car to our 17yr old, as his first car, lucky boy!!
I know the only way I can get it' is to have it brought on a breakdown truck, but I've been quoted silly money.
Can anyone help?

Luke

2 ways???? Join the AA and get it recovered... or get it booked into a MOT centre near to you??

Scooby96

Yup join the AA and ensure it doesnt start!

messiah

if your 17 year olds getting it, why not tax it?

Andy Porter

I thought the RAc AA ect check you have tax when they tow ?

Mufasa

As Messiah said, tax it.
If you are feeling particularly tight you can always SORN it again when you get it there...

Dunk

iTrader: (1)

Book it in for an MOT at your destination, then you can legally drive it without tax & MOT to the test, obviously you'll still need to insure it. (The test MUST be prebooked with your reg no.)

D

In Disguise

The MOT is the cheapest way to go. Book the test then drive the car home,
ur own insurance will cover u (3rd party only) as u don't legally own the car.

fast bloke

Your own insurance will NOT cover you. It will only cover you to drive another car which is insured itself.

rallycol

iTrader: (4)

Give me a ring might be able to help 07866 484543 Colin

In Disguise

Fast bloke,
Where excactly on the insurance policy does it state that..

"the owner of the borrowed vehicle has to be insured" ??

Doesn't say it on mine.

fast bloke

in disguise - Try it and see. I know I am right - you only think you are right.


I think you will find that if you read and UNDERSTAND the ts&cs of your policy you will realise that I am right. Taking your understanding to its logical conclusion, I could buy a 600cc smart and a Ferrari. I would insure the smart for £3.00 a year and drive the Ferrari tp on the Smart insurance?

BTW - No need to apologise when you find you are wrong

Dazza01

Fast bloke,
but u would own BOTH vehicles then, so that wouldn't count.

And yes i've heard this said my times (and ur prob right) but have never actually seen it down in print tho

pugoetru

He would be insured at the time if his own policy covers him

why would the owner have to be insured as she is not driving?

i have a trade policy i can drive any motor vehicle in my custody or control

doesn,t say they must be insured elsewhere

kateb

Mnay thanks all.
Car now home!