Can I sell my UK car abroad?

Fill in the ‘permanent export’ section of your vehicle log book. Send it to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1BD. Include a letter giving the buyer’s name and address. Give the rest of your log book to the buyer – they’ll need it to register the vehicle in the country they’re going to.

Can I sell my UK registered car in France?

Car Registration en France When leaving Britain you will need to notify the authorities (DVLA) that you are permanently exporting your car. You will need to apply for an Export Certificate and will be required to surrender your V5 registration document for this.

Can I sell my UK car in Ireland?

Selling it yourself into Ireland from the UK could be tricky, as technically a car should be re-registered and have the VRT paid on it before it can be sold here. It could also be worth contacting a car search firm, such as Palmdale, as they independently source cars in the UK for Irish clients.

Can I sell a car that is not in my name UK?

The short answer is, yes. It is possible to sell a car that you don’t own outright, but this will be strongly dependent on your individual circumstances and the way in which you are looking to sell your vehicle.

What documents do I need to sell my car UK?

The must-have documents include the car’s V5C registration document (which will prove that you are the registered keeper and the car is yours to sell), MoT certificates (for cars over three-years old, which will show all passes and advisory notes on issues that may cause problems on later MoTs) and maintenance bills ( …

How long can I keep my UK registered car in France?

Vehicles from the UK can be temporarily imported into France for up to six months in any period of 12 months. In order to stay on the right side of the law, the following documents should always be carried: Full, valid UK driving licence.

Is a UK MOT valid in France?

An MOT carried out in another country is not valid in France.

How long can I drive my UK registered car in Ireland?

12 months
Vehicles from the UK can be temporarily driven in Ireland for up to 12 months.

Can someone sell a car on behalf of someone else?

Yes, you can. However, if you are selling a car on behalf of a relative or friend, we require that you also obtain a letter of authorization (i.e. Power of Attorney) from the registered owner of the vehicle.

What happens to your car when you move overseas?

You will need lender approval if you have a lien against your vehicle title (a car loan.) Your car may need modification to conform to host nation vehicle requirements. Parts may be difficult to obtain, and/or very expensive. Some cars may make it obvious that you are American, which can be a security issue.

What to do if you sell a car in the UK?

Staying in the UK. Give the green ‘new keeper’ slip from the log book to the buyer. You must tell DVLA you’ve sold the vehicle and give them the full name and address of the buyer. If you do not do this, any vehicle tax refund you’re owed might be affected.

Do you need to re-register your car in the UK?

Any car that stays in the UK for more than six months is legally required to be re-registered with the DVLA, but Parkers has evidence that this isn’t happening and there’s now a black market where foreign-registered vehicles – typically from Poland, Bulgaria and France – are bought and sold.

Can I drive a foreign car in the UK without registration?

If you are not a resident of the United Kingdom, you can drive a foreign car without registering it in the UK for up to 6 months. If you are a resident of the UK, you are not allowed to drive any car that is not registered in the UK with only a few exceptions.

Can you sell a car with a private registration number?

If your vehicle has a private (personalised) registration number that you want to keep, you must apply to remove the registration number before you sell it. What you do with your log book depends on where the buyer is taking or registering the vehicle. Give the green ‘new keeper’ slip from the log book to the buyer.