mikehibb

Well not this year but most likely next year, just doing the research first. (mainly from reading this forum)

So far looks like importing a vehicle is pretty hard to do, more paperwork problems than the cost saving, still not found out what the import tax/cost actually are, help please. I have a LHD vehicle in Azerbaijan, where I work, I would quite like to import it, it is ten years old and blummin reliable, would love to bring it in. Thinking about permanent import, not a 6 month transit type.

Next solution is to buy a vehicle in Turkey, from what I have read, the regs are easier now and I will not need a residents visa to do so.

Downside is the MA/B/C etc plates. I gather that they restrict who can drive the vehicle irrespective of you trying to get insurance for other drivers. So far looks like only myself and immediate family can use it (if insured) So the wife would be no problems, but would my sister be counted as immediate family, or is it only dependents (your own children) etc.

Last question for the moment, is there any down side when selling a MA plated vehcile, I would assume that the new owner, if Turkish national would get normal plates after the sale. However I have heard that MA plated cars are hard to sell, is this true?

So many questions, sorry.

Thanks again in advance for any help.

Cheers Mike.

Harem

We just sold our ME plated car to a Turkish friend - no problems encountered apart from the fact that we had rnewed the tax at the bank, so when he went to the tax office to ensure there was no debt on the car he had to pay the tax again!!! Something to do with banks sending it direct to Mugla and it taking time to get back to the local tax office!!!!

biggles

regards importing car ,its a complete no no .the hassle is enormous ,and the cost and the problems . if you go on the search thread for importing car to turkey ,you will see what i mean .

SuperBogs

As I recall your not allowed to import a vehicle that is older then 5 years or something close to that.

Biker Bob

Bubskar

I was told 3

SuperBogs

Very well could be, probably is actually. I just knew it had to be a fairly new vehicle.

Biker Bob

mikehibb

Thanks all.

Importing is definately out, I will be over next week so will shop around testing the market for car prices.
Might consider going for a new car as we are going to be in Turkey for the long haul.

regards

Mike

altinkum kev

New is the only way to go,they are a little more expensive than UK but they don't lose 30% as you drive out the dealers door.

keny

Hello Mike,
I too need to buy a car in Turkey.We have a place in Altinkum.All I need is a run around to use locally.How did you get on with your buying process?Are you able to offer me any advice on buying?Any help would be gratefully received. Best regards, Keny.