Keeping my Scud in the UK or Europe.....

Hi Tarek
If you want to keep it near Heathrow, I have space in my garage
Regards
Nick

 

I think as long as you have valid european insurance and road tax in the country of origin you are OK.

 

As to where would be best, I think it rather depends on what you might want to do with it and how often. The UK is actually probably best in terms of the number of events, what with the things the Owners' Club does; various track days; Goodwood; Auto Italia and so on. However, for actually driving the car, you're probably better off in Continental Europe, maybe somewhere like the South of France.

Jonathan

 

Yes, I think so. There are large numbers of 'foreign' (especially Arab - i.e. from the Middle East) cars in London during the Summer months, so it is far from out of the ordinary. They drive around on Dubai (or wherever) plates, quite happily.

Jonathan

 

Tarek

Generally the rules are set around 6 months ie under that and you can use the car on your current plates, if longer you might have to register it in the Country it stays in however who's going to know?!, the more limiting factor is normally some insurance companies will set a max overseas limit of 3 months or similar, worth checking

 

Best to check with your insurance company on a Scud (Or any High value car) there might be some restictions a tracker would be a bloody good idea I think so at least you can see how fast your very good FCHAT friends are driving YOUR car.

 

The UK would be a great idea during the summer months. Apart from the advantages of good events etc., you seem to be fluent in english which would be a great advantage in foreign motoring.

However, There are beautiful places and driving roads in France, and easy access to Germany for autobahns, Italy too if you want a heritage drive. Having said that, these trips can be done from the UK..

I used to live in Dubai until the year 2000, when we moved back here (home) we brought two cars with us and had them on UAE plates for about 6 months. Obviously as British citizens we re-registered them but as far as i can remember we were ok with it.

Sorry i cant be of more detailed help..Good Luck!!

P.S. I will keep it warm for you while you are away
Regards

 

Leaving mine in south of france for a few months in summer,you can`t use a performance car in the UK anymore without speeding fines etc

 

You wont have any problems with a car here on Egyptian plates - Egyptian plates + driving license = no speed limit and no camera problem
If you visit the garage below the London Jumeirah hotel you will see loads of Dubai and Abu Dhabi cars which are permanently based in London

I understand that a lot of these cars aren’t actually insured

Clearly that is not a good situation so I would check that your local insurer is willing to cover the car in Europe

Finding a London garage where you keep the car "plug-in" might be harder and not cheap

 

I know it's small in the big scheme of things but bare in mind our petrol prices!! extortionate lol.

Regards

 

Hi Tarek

A quick Google search confirms it is 6 months, but as others have said check with your insurers, assuming they cover overseas use there is no requirement for UK specific insurance

 

If it is for you to drive often, leave it at a dealership when you are outside of the country, otherwise you are welcome to use one of my garages, I have 7, all over west london (near Heathrow), all secure. Otherwise PM me and I can see about getting you time at a dealership. Low charge of course.

Best
Michael J

 

You know where to come when you need some photos of your car done.