diarmaid16 1 Posted October 12, 2012 Is it legal to tow another car in the uk? Been lookin at a car 30 mins away from me but its not fit to drive. Or wud i have to shell out for a recovery truck or something like that? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob_B 0 Posted October 12, 2012 Needs tax mot and insurance. Has to be towed with a suitable vehicle and a rigid bar from my understanding. Best get a flat bed transit or trailer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diarmaid16 1 Posted October 12, 2012 Thought that Rob. Need to start asking around! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Human Joist 10 Posted October 12, 2012 It's pain but yes tax mot and insurance. There are ways round it. For example if you get it insured or have a cover that will allow you to drive another car that's not insured. Not many companies use that loophole anymore. You could book an mot the take it there and get away with no tax or mot. But if its not driveable it won't pass and mot and then it's false economy. If you tow it you don't have to use a fixed bar as long as you don't go on motorways. Best to get a transporter hire unless you know someone with a trailer. Have a look on eBay for car transporter. There are loads over the country. Example : one company charges £40 for first 15 miles then £1.20 for every mile after that so you know what it's tonne cost you in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diarmaid16 1 Posted October 12, 2012 Will have a look at that Joist. Doesn't sound to bad! Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
