I had to SORN my car in the summer as it needed some work done to it for its MOT and i couldn't afford it. I have stored the car on private property at my work, but i have the cash now to repair it. What are the legalities of moving it from my work to the garage that are working on it. Garage is less than a mile away from my work.
2007-10-23 09:34:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Sorry should have said that car is still insured, its just the TAX and MOT that have expired.
2007-10-23 09:43:31 · update #1
the insurance is not valid without a valid MOT or tax disk. get it towed, it's not worth the risk if you have a bump or you get pulled over by police. risk is low but consequences are high.
2007-10-23 09:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by benny_chops 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Trade plates (if garage will collect it on these) will cover you for the fact that it doesn't have tax- but not for the fact that it hasn't got an MOT- You could get done if you were caught driving without one- unless you could proove that you were definately on your way to go and get it done. I think you'd be best getting it towed or taken to the garage on a transporter. Woudn't it be worth asking the garage f they will tow it for you for free? It's not that far after all, and you are going to be giving them your business as a result?
2007-10-23 10:40:01 · answer #2 · answered by dwillibob 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You will need written proof that you are driving the car to an MOT station for a test. Ask the MOT station to confirm your test in writing. This is in case the police stop you on the way.
2007-10-24 01:42:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not 100% so I would check with the DVLA, but, if it's anything like the MOT law, providing it is properly "booked" in with the garage you can drive it directly to and from the garage.
2007-10-23 09:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by stephen T 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
as long as the car is booked into the garage to have the mot done you should be ok but i would phone the dvla to find out for certain
2007-10-23 10:23:37 · answer #5 · answered by reny_cosworth 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
if its not registered , not insured or illegal to drive then youll be taking your chance's getting it there. the chance is very low. ive moved vehicles this way a few times with someone following me that i know. I'd recommend at least having it insured before you move it. most (not all!) cops will let you go as long as its insured (although some may follow the law and give you a ticket) also if you hit someone or someone hits you youll be covered
2007-10-23 09:40:45 · answer #6 · answered by leo29_1987 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would imagine it would be ok as you are moving it to the garage to be fixed, your not actually using it as such. I take it the car is not insured either? If in doubt call the DVLA, they should be able to give you an answer
2007-10-23 09:38:10 · answer #7 · answered by Witch 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The only legal way is to have it transported. Ask the garage.
2007-10-23 23:04:08 · answer #8 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it has to be pulled to garage on a dolly truck or a breakdown truck it is still against the law to drive it ,
2007-10-23 09:40:21 · answer #9 · answered by miss h 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think maybe you could ask the garage if it has trade plates that you could use to take it there.
2007-10-23 09:38:04 · answer #10 · answered by annie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋