Who can fix my leaky windscreen?

Post by **maximus** » 19 Jun 2007, 17:35

I thought there were no tests on the man??

Post by **manxman** » 19 Jun 2007, 17:46

If you import a vehicle to the Island over 3 years old it has to through the government test centre before you can register it on the Island. Once passed thats it no more tests

Post by **maximus** » 19 Jun 2007, 17:48

AHHHHH ok, my mates moving to Port Erin in August

Post by **Rozzo** » 19 Jun 2007, 18:35

can't you just leave it registered on the mainland?

Post by **Dan Wood** » 19 Jun 2007, 19:12

Apparently not, though not sure how anyone would actually know...

Mind you, the bobbies round here actually walk a beat and talk to you (all old-fashioned kind of like...) and probably make a mental note of your UK plates! According to what I've read, 'visitors' can stay UK reg'd for 12 months, but 'residents' have to re-reg 'as soon as possible'.

I've got the form to book in for my MOT. You post it off and then wait for an appoinment. There's only one test centre for the whole island!

I'm having to give Liz a few van lessons in case she ends up having to take it to the test centre while I'm at werk. Trouble is, she can now see why I'm always grinning when driving the van and I'll probably never get to go behind the wheel again!!

Post by **manxman** » 19 Jun 2007, 20:47

rozzolink wrote:can't you just leave it registered on the mainland?

no we're a seperate country. Any way why would you want to Road tax is cheaper here.