Importing a french car in the UK

[smilyduck]

I am going to have a look at a nice 993 turbo in France.

I have 2 options if I buy the car:

-Drive the car in the UK with UK number plates: What is the process in converting a car from french number plates into UK number plates? How costly is it?

-Drive the car in the UK with French number plates and have it insurred in France.

Any thoughts?

[smilyduck]

Hi Eric,

I am french too, That would be a weekend car only and that car will be sitting next to my 993 4s as I refuse to sell it until I have made up my mind (NA vs turbo)!!!

I will have a look at the DVLA web site thanks.

When buying a car in France the seller has the obligation to tell if the car was involded in an accident? I don't remember...
I am not sure we have the same concept as HPI checks have we?


Thanks

[smilyduck]

High Octane said:

Sorry just realised it's a 993, what year? I don't think you can register anything over 10 years old.

That would be over 10 years (1996)

[smilyduck]

High Octane said:

Where was it first registered?

I don't know but I am guessing France (LHD)
I know it has been driven mainly in britany.

Thanks for the help High Octane

[smilyduck]

cytefx said:

the exact details are on the direct.gov.uk website.

Thanks cytefx for the info!!!

[smilyduck]

Thank you so much for the help!!!

BTW I have only room for one car car in my garage.
One of the car (not decided which one) will have to sleep under a cover for a while. What is your experience with outdoor covers?

[smilyduck]

erics said:

are you in London?

I am in Kent now, just few minutes away from London (I like the green stuff). I will get in touch with you.

Thanks Eric