Taking car abroad. .

[mungbeanz]

At the moment I am working abroad in Albania and have brought my car with me. When I told my insurers, they cancelled my policy as they said I was not resident in the UK anymore (even though I'm only here for a year).

This is fair enough as I only pay 70 pounds a year here for insurance.

I read on the dvla website that I still need to keep my car taxed and insured in the UK. This is because I will not be exporting the car for more than 12 months.

Does anybody know the exact rules on this? Can I get in trouble as my car is now 'uninsured'?

I dont want to return to a fine.

Thanks.

[carmalee]

get the answer from DVLA then you are sure you have the correct information.

[mungbeanz]

I have tried to get an answer from the dvla, but they are not very clear.

My car must be taxed, but I cannot buy new tax as my UK insurer wont keep my policy running because I'm abroad. I also can't claim SORN abroad.

Either i'm misreading it, or they have created a catch 22 situation.

[maggiebee]

Wish I could help you, but have never driven in Albania. Worked there in 2002 (Berat and Tirana) and going back for a holiday in September. Fascinating country, hope you get things sorted out - bl***y red tape!

[espookid]

can you not keep the car out for a day over a year and then the 12 month rule doesn't apply

[screien]

about this,I dont answer.I think its has local law