Hi folks,
reckon this one might spark a bit of debate but here goes...
I used to be in the motor trade years ago and used a recovery wagon or trade plates to transport cars home when I bought them at auction (usually without MOT or tax).
I'm thinking of going back into the trade part time and need to get cars home from the auction legally. I don't want to buy trade plates if i don't need them. (only buyig & selling a few cars...) I've thought about a towing A-frame, but apparently they're only legal for emergency recovery? (to the next exit on motorway kind of thing..)
So I'm thinking about buying the car then ringing my MOT station to book it in and driving it straight there under the "taking to or from a pre-booked MOT" law. Do you think the bill would be happy with this one when just bought by a trader at auction? I don't see why not... (Hey, I might even ring them and ask!)
Cheers for any advice (or experience..!)
Andy.
reckon this one might spark a bit of debate but here goes...
I used to be in the motor trade years ago and used a recovery wagon or trade plates to transport cars home when I bought them at auction (usually without MOT or tax).
I'm thinking of going back into the trade part time and need to get cars home from the auction legally. I don't want to buy trade plates if i don't need them. (only buyig & selling a few cars...) I've thought about a towing A-frame, but apparently they're only legal for emergency recovery? (to the next exit on motorway kind of thing..)
So I'm thinking about buying the car then ringing my MOT station to book it in and driving it straight there under the "taking to or from a pre-booked MOT" law. Do you think the bill would be happy with this one when just bought by a trader at auction? I don't see why not... (Hey, I might even ring them and ask!)
Cheers for any advice (or experience..!)
Andy.