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So I have this Volvo that I need taking about 20 miles down the road to a guy I knows unit so he can maybe do some work on it.. but I no longer have insurance on it. It has MOT and tax.. suggestions?
Nobody I know has a policy that allows them to drive vehicles they don't own 3rd party or whatever.. I thought about borrowing an A frame or something and towing it? I could perhaps get a trailer but I'm not sure if the little van would be strong enough to pull it along..
Cheers
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bl1300
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Use temp insurance and gets a days cover and drive it. The driving other cars clause on peoples insurance normally requires that the car has a policy in force on it. Also you cannot legally tow it on the road with no insurance. The only legal way to move a car that has no insurance is to have all 4 wheels off the ground, so truck or trailer.
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Where in the country are you, perhaps one of the RR collective can assist?
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I can drive it for with my traders insurance if you're not to far away. I'm in Suffolk
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Thanks for the advice and the offer cheers!
Unfortunately I'm in Chester, North West...
I guess if someone could lend a hand that would be awesome! If not then temporary cover will probably be the best bet. Any suggestions as to who to contact for this? I don't seem to have much luck with insurance..
Thanks
Rob
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Thanks for the advice and the offer cheers! Unfortunately I'm in Chester, North West... I guess if someone could lend a hand that would be awesome! If not then temporary cover will probably be the best bet. Any suggestions as to who to contact for this? I don't seem to have much luck with insurance.. Thanks Rob Hi Rob - I've used Aviva for one day insurance when I've needed to move similar projects. Last time was £18 which was pretty good. The alternative is to hire a transporter or a trailer. Chester Towbars on Sealand do trailers. The last time I hired a transporter it was less than £100 for the day for a long distance collection of a none-runner. |
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I use these guys every time I need to collect or move something, its cheap and fast and i've never had an issue with them. www.dayinsure.com/ |
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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hkr91
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A post near the top menctions that you can't tow a vehicle without there being insurance on it.
Now when I spoke to Sussex police, they informed me that towing with a solid bar makes the vehicle behind into a trailer. Irrespective if you're using an a frame or a dolly etc. You have to how ever make sure your license allows you to tow that specific weight
Towing with a rope therefore means you need insurance as its not deemed a solid fixture..
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hkr91
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Optima - you're right, vehicles these days need to be insured if they are taxed. If they aren't, you'll receive a letter through the post.
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curse word hell.. that makes loads of sense of course.. Cheers guys I will try and relinquish the road tax tomorrow so as not to get a fine..
It's tax exempt so not a massive blag but still..
Cheers
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You can't tow it on a bar as a trailer because it will be to heavy and need a braking system, you can recover it if its broken down, but not transport it by towing it.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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bl1300
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Also when towing with a bar someone needs to be in the car to steer. I'm pretty sure you are not allowed to be in a trailer whilst its being towed.
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1988 VW LT45 Beavertail
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1959 Fordson Dexta
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Have a look on ebay \ local paper.
Just get it moved on a recovery truck, probably going to cost you £40-£50
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I think I will just do the day insurance thing.. but I will cover all options for sure.
I'm still waiting on the logbook from the curse word that sold it to me.. how long do these things usually take? I will need that to SORN it?
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SORNing it means you cannot use it on the road (unless you are taking it for a pre booked MOT)
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If the car is drivable with tax and mot then take a insurance policy out with say, Tescos, and as long as you cancel within 14 days you won't get charged.
I done this a couple of years ago when buying a car and wasn't charged.
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If the car is drivable with tax and mot then take a insurance policy out with say, Tescos, and as long as you cancel within 14 days you won't get charged. I done this a couple of years ago when buying a car and wasn't charged. No wonder insurance premiums are so high. |
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Use temp insurance and gets a days cover and drive it. The driving other cars clause on peoples insurance normally requires that the car has a policy in force on it. Also you cannot legally tow it on the road with no insurance. The only legal way to move a car that has no insurance is to have all 4 wheels off the ground, so truck or trailer. Suspended tow will get round that. HOWEVER recovery companies are insured to do that anyway, so best check .... |
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