Car insurance & co.

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Bagpuss123 New member

Member since 11 May 2014

Bagpuss123New member20 March 2015 12:14:16

Good afternoon, Good Peeps!
I've been "given" a car. Its owner passed away a couple of weeks ago. The beneficiary doesn't want it and said I can have it for a token price. Trouble starts here: The "executor" can't find the cars papers.
Any thoughts on how and where I can de-register and re-register the car into my name and where to go to figure out road tax n insurance etc...?
I will be given a copy of the owners death certificate. Sure that will help somehow...
Will I need a copy of the will or a letter from the beneficiary?
Any advice?
Thanks!

tearnet ViP

Member since 19 June 2011

tearnetViP20 March 2015 13:46:10

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Three options..

1, Use this link to get the information about its current status
.https://secure2.gov.mt/vera/default.aspx?page=licence_renewal&opt=licrenewal&serv=general

2, Go into your local car insurance office and ask them to run the details through the TM database to find out its status.
It may have outstanding fines for traffic offences or failing to register it as "garaged"

3, Go ( or telephone) to the TM office in Floriana, tell them the circumstances and enquire about the procedure.

Be prepared to be given the run around until you find someone who knows or can be bothered to tell you.

Terry

New Horizonz Serial expat

Member since 14 February 2014

New HorizonzSerial expat20 March 2015 15:19:17

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On a positive note, you will find insurance and VED much lower in Malta.

Bagpuss123 New member

Member since 11 May 2014

Bagpuss123New member20 March 2015 23:27:53

Tearnet! Thanks. (Just loved your last paragraph!). Will try as you suggest. Many thanks.

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