Buying a car in Malta

Last activity 25 March 2011 by Suzanna2010

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Suzanna2010Active member23 March 2011 19:37:39

After hiring cars way tooooo many times Im going to take the plunge and buy a car! Can anyone recommend any good dealers in Malta or maybe companies in Malta that specialise in sourcing cars in the UK and importing them and sorting out all the paperwork/paying taxes? I was going to drive one over from the UK but I just cant face doing that......

hammersfanViP23 March 2011 19:56:28

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We bought ours from A&A Imports in Mosta 14 months ago (Used Japanese import, 2006 Toyota Ractis). Aaron (one of the As of A&A) has been very helpful over that time whenever we've needed anything. It's just a small operation - he's only there part time as he owns a drapery shop in Mosta too! You won't get high pressure selling from him. Price was competitive. He matched an 18-month warranty another dealer was going to give (he uses a local garage for any warranty work - haven't needed to use it yet).

I know Ricky recommends the local Toyota Dealership - Michael Debono in Zebbug.

Dino's in Lija nearly got our business 14 months ago.

I know a couple of people who do private imports of UK cars from time to time.

Good luck - there's certainly plenty of people on the island trying to sell cars!

Tim

Suzanna2010Active member23 March 2011 19:58:04

Thanks Tim, much appreciated...will make some calls....oh and well done on recent results!!!!

hammersfanViP23 March 2011 20:00:03

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georgeingozoViP23 March 2011 20:00:39

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Be very careful on any car without a VRT from 2011 -the VRT testing has got MUCH stricter this year

Suzanna2010Active member23 March 2011 20:04:02

ok thanks for that heads up re VRT

another thought.....does anyone know if I can use my no claims bonus from UK when insuring the car that I buy in Malta or do I have to start again?!

hammersfanViP23 March 2011 20:05:03

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You certainly can - just need evidence from your current insurer.

Tim

Suzanna2010Active member23 March 2011 20:08:51

perfect....

me3512Serial expat24 March 2011 15:23:41

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I have info for you as well... unfortunately I have to run out and
pick up some wine and bread... I'll fill you in more in a bit.

Are yo9u back in town? We would love to ger together with you again as well.

Chad

Suzanna2010Active member25 March 2011 17:08:21

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Thanks Chad brilliant, are you still pleased with your jeep?

Sadly I cant now come out until May as so many loose ends to tie up here ...... but will be out for pretty much for the whole of May, which is my favourite month
Really looking forward to catching up with you both. How is the job going?

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