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Can anyone explain what you do if you are out of the country when your MoT or Tax is due, as surely this can only be done in the UK ?

If you miss the MoT due to being for example in southern Italy (not easy to hop back) are you then un-insured ?

I agree with Jennifer. We are about to do exactly that, MOT on Friday tho not due til mid May, but we are going away 27/3 for 3 months., so had to be done tho, and next year it'll fall at the right time.  Car Ins also been a nightmare, and basicly have had to 'loose' 3 months ins (not much of a refund) as it expires while we are away. No prepared to renew without a quote either.  Also, current insurer only covered for 90days total in the year abroad, so have now gone with Caravan Club.  Believe that Saga offer longer stays as well.  Need to check travel (health ins) as well, had to pay extra for longer stay.  Road tax I believe can be done on website, I imagine you can do this at an internet cafe if you're happy to do a financial transaction there. Happy hols.

Tricia Thomas

Yes your insurance would be void if your MOT runs out (or Tax)

I agree with jennifernn, get it MOTed before you go (you can get 13 months on it).

I believe you can also apply to renew your road tax up to 3 months before it's due, providing you write to the tax people explaining why you want to do this.

Just seen the above post- Saga car insurance gives unlimited European use.

Quote: Originally posted by lizex on 14/3/2007

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Road tax you can do online. It's easy-peasy if you've got new-style docs.



Liz

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We have purposely got our new car 1st March to try and avoid this in future, and also started a new insurance 1st March.   All our other cars have been 1st September so have been a problem in the past.

It's not really something you think about when buying a vehicle, is it!?