Help; buy used car in Italy, drive to Rotterdam & Ship to Canada

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Member since 30 June 2019

cam_wmhMember01 July 2019 04:54:54

Hello there EX-Pat forum members,

Firstly, understanding forum etiquette, I I searched and could not find an answer to my query.

I am a Canadian, that has found a used car in northern Italy, that I'd like to purchase. I'd like to have it temporarily registered, & insured, so I may drive it north to Rotterdam, so I can ship it home.

Has anyone done similar?

Does the Italian Motor Vehicle registry, allow this? Temporary In-Transit Permits, are what we call them here in Canada/USA. I actually bought a car in Phoenix AZ, and drove it home, and imported it, so I am familiar with importation law here in Canada.

Being quite adept with "google", etc, normally I feel I'd be able to figure this out, but despite the online translation services offered, I cannot figure out the Italian Motor vehicle website.
https://www.ilportaledellautomobilista.it

Any wisdom shared, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks kindly

Umbrian Phil Member

Member since 26 August 2015

Umbrian PhilMember01 July 2019 06:56:24

You need to be an Italian resident to be able to buy an Italian car and register it.

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