Question re Registration (1 Viewer)

[Vizulize]

Not sure which is the correct sub-forum to Post this question, so I will Post it here. If this is the wrong sub-forum then will someone please move it to the correct sub-forum. Thanks.

I want to purchase a LHD motorhome in Europe. It will probably be new or nearly-new but will definitely be purchased from an authorized dealer and not a private purchase. This vehicle will be used exclusively in Europe and will never be brought to the UK. Therefore I want to purchase, register, tax and insure the vehicle in a country in Europe.

Questions :

Which country would be best to facilitate this and what would I need to bring to the transaction - other than the cash..?

Viz

 

[Puddleduck]

Wherever you live in the EU, you must register your car in the country where you have your permanent residence.

You are not usually allowed to register your car in a country where you have a secondary residence or holiday house.

So if you are a UK resident you have to register your vehicle in the UK. if you live in France you need to register in France and so on. As far as I am aware you can not just choose where to register the vehicle.


http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/vehicles/registration/formalities/index_en.htm

 

[Flamenca]

Wherever you live in the EU, you must register your car in the country where you have your permanent residence.

I do not believe this is accurate. I have legally registered vehicles in Spain where I do have a property but am not fiscally resident in that country. However, it is not permitted to drive a vehicle registered overseas in the country where you are fiscally resident ie I am not allowed to drive my Spanish registered vehicle in the UK.

The document you refer to also states "There is no EU‑wide law on vehicle registration." ie it is up to each member state to have their own policy.

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[Xabia]

I do not believe this is accurate. I have legally registered vehicles in Spain where I do have a property but am not fiscally resident in that country. However, it is not permitted to drive a vehicle registered overseas in the country where you are fiscally resident ie I am not allowed to drive my Spanish registered vehicle in the UK.

Quite right, I think the point here is that you have to have a Fiscal Number and be registered on the Padron to be able to buy the car in Spain, I certainly couldn't complete the purchase of my car left there without those items.

In this case the OP doesn't seem to have any physical property in Europe so I don't think it is possible in his case.

 

[Flamenca]

Yes @Xabia I totally agree. I also had to make the relevant registrations and have the appropriate documentation. If I recall I even needed an NIE for my first mobile with Movistar but that must be at least 15 years ago.

 

[bobandjanie]

Hi, we have met Australians and they buy in germany and often the dealer sorts the registration and insurance and sometimes an agreement for buy back.
I came across these people in Holland a while ago, don't know if they could advise you.

http://www.dutchcampervans.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=5

Bob.

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[pappajohn]

what would I need to bring to the transaction - other than the cash..?

I would hazard a guess at proof of an address in the country, you choose, an insurance policy upon collecation which would need to be in the same address

 

[Dazzles]

Is there a reason for not registering it in the UK? If you're resident here seems you're giving yourself undue grief.

Insurance could be a problem if you dont have an address in the country of registration.