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What to do if you are taking your car abroad temporarily

Driving holidays or taking to international roads on business is becoming more and more common.

Before taking your motor out of the UK temporarily, there are only a few things you need to take care of.

Temporary, in this case, means 12 months or less, so your car is still subject to this country's law during this time.

It needs to be correctly taxed, insured and in possession of a valid MOT while it is on international soil.

If the tax runs out while you are abroad, the car is not allowed to be driven back home.

According to the government's guidelines, it must be transported to Blighty, where a Statutory Off Road Notification must be declared with immediacy.

It is a wise move to take all relevant motoring paperwork, such as car insurance details and driving licence with you, leaving photocopies at home.

Foreign taxes must also be adhered to. Some European countries charge road tolls, so investigate this beforehand and make sure you have some cash in the right currency with you.

Lastly, check your licence permits you to drive abroad.

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