I have a holiday home in Malta - documentation required to buy a car?

Last activity 01 July 2012 by This is England

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brayster99Active member30 June 2012 19:08:10

Hi All,

Does anyone know what documents are required to buy a maltese car if I am not a Maltese resident; my situation is this; I have a holiday home in Malta which was bought 20+ years ago. The home is used by our extended family and every year we are spending way too much on hire cars. We'd like to buy a cheap jallopa for getting to the beach etc.

Can a non-resident with a maltese address own a car in Malta?

Thanks,

Joe

This is EnglandActive member30 June 2012 20:59:26

Hi Joe,
We too have an apartment in Malta and we are non resident but visit Malta a lot. We bought a car there four years ago, no problem, from a car dealer. We have recently had a car which we already owned imported into Malta from the UK. This did require some documentation. However we do now have a Fiat Punto for sale for 750 euros if you are interested which is the one we purchased there originally.
Caroline

brayster99Active member01 July 2012 08:02:29

Hi Caroline,

Thanks for that. We might indeed be interested in the Punto, although I did have something bigger in mind. How much do you currently pay for insurance and road tax etc?

My in-laws are in Malta now and we're down in Malta in Aug. so we could view it / exchange anytime, when you there? Send me some pictures and description of the car if you would.

I am not sure how this forum works, I assume etiquette means we take this off-forum? Are you able to see my email address?

best,

Joe

This is EnglandActive member01 July 2012 20:45:57

Joe, I sent you a private message.

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