Hello Colin,
I brought the little darling from Cognac mid-March. First owner was [still is] a nurse. Passed her test in the car. Then 11 years ago, her father became the registered keeper. It was his hobby, and he was quite enthusiastic about it. But the reality of advancing years inevitably takes it's toll, and the family believed the time had come to hang-up his driving gloves. As in all areas in the bottom half of France, salt treatment on roads is not practiced. [Pyrenees excepted]
I got the car home and began to prep for M.O.T., but somehow, it slipped down my list of priorities. And it has been in my garage ever since.
I'll get the auto-electrician to sort the headlamp relay before presenting it for test.
You will gather from my other posts in this section, that we are currently outside the UK, but plan to be home to coincide with wife's birthday 23rd June.
I don't know how familiar you are with the registration process for used vehicles that have been previously registered in an EU member state.
Firstly, please apply online for an "import pack" at:
https://www.gov.uk/dvlaforms they say to allow 5 days.
1) I have submitted the NOVA declaration and it has been successfully processed [Notification of Vehicle Arrival]
2) My Next job > UK M.O.T.
3) Completing the DVLA application is simply copying the vehicle details from the car's Registration Document and supplying new keeper details.
If the buyer makes the application, their name appears as the first registered UK keeper.
4) The buyer's motor insurer/broker issues a cover note on the Renault's chassis number. If they drag their feet, give Adrian Flux a ring. They gave me classic insurance and mirrored my max N.C.B. without having to cancel the policy on my "everyday" vehicle.
5) The application Form; the Test Certificate; the Insurance Cover Note; a cheque for the application fee plus 6/12 months road tax; are then sent Royal Mail Recorded Delivery to the DVLA
apologies if I have missed anything,
regards,
Dave
AND I'M DESPARATE TO HAVE MY GARAGE SPACE BACK