drive from China to UK in Chinese registered car
My husband wants to drive his Chinese registered car from China to UK across Kazakhstan, south west Russia and across Europe to UK to raise money for charity. Do you know of a car insurance company that will insure him? UK based companies won't because the car is registered in China and has Chinese plates. thanks
Best Answer
You will need what is often called a Green Card Insurance coverage, which is based on the International Motor Insurance Card System
- for at least Russia and the European Union
for a car registered in China.
This is the term you need to ask for and
- make sure the countries you want to drive through are listed (see image below)
Do you intend to drive it back to China?
If not, you may face high import fees, in this case probably in the United Kingdom.
Car insurance validity in the EU
When you register a car in any EU country(In this case, the 28 EU member states + Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway), you must insure it for third party liability. This compulsory insurance is valid in all other EU countries. It covers you if you have an accident causing damage to property or injury to anyone other than the driver. It doesn't cover other costs (e.g. the cost of repairs to your own vehicle).
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Can you drive from China to UK?
Not possible. The UK is on an island. Unless you are driving a boat/car.Can I drive a foreign registered car in the UK?
You can usually use a vehicle with foreign number plates without registering or taxing it in the UK if all of the following apply: you're visiting and do not plan to live here. the vehicle is registered and taxed in its home country.How long can you drive a foreign vehicle in the UK?
A foreign registered vehicle can be used in the UK for six months if it is fully taxed in the home country. After this, the vehicle must be registered with the DVLA and will no longer have a foreign registration plate. Foreign registered vehicles may only be removed if they are damaged or hazardous to the public.Can you drive from China to London?
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