Insurance and Taxing New Car

[zetland76]

I am part-exchanging my old car and am about to take delivery of a new car from the local main dealer. I asked the dealer what he requires from me when I come to collect it. He said the outstanding balance (naturally), V5 and MOT for old car. He did not mention an insurance cover-note. My insurers said they would cover both my old and new cars for 24 hours on the day of collection, so I'm happy. But I was under the impression that to get Tax you need to show an Insurance cover note.
Does this not apply to Dealers taxing a new car?

Thanks

Mike

 

[Stivino]

If it is a brand new car, I'm sure they will have taxed it for you. Even if it isn't brand new, I'm sure it'll be taxed so that you can drive it away. They can do the things you asked about.

 

[Burnerman]

Main dealers get a week insurance wise to allow them to tax your new motah.
Enjoy!
John

 

[crank39]

I would check your contract to see if tax is included, but i would have thought so as most new car screen prices 'are on the road' so tax will be included

 

[Spark123]

Dealers can use their traders policy to tax a vehicle.