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Turkey Related Subjects => Cost of Living in Turkey => Topic started by: bikerchickblonde on November 23, 2007, 21:28:52 PM

Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: bikerchickblonde on November 23, 2007, 21:28:52 PM: I apologise if this topic has been covered before in CBF but have searched and could not find anything.

On the Turkish Embassy website under Section 11.4 it states that if on retirement pension in England and have Residency in Turkey you are now allowed to bring your British car into Turkey at no cost.

Is there anyone out there who has actually done this? [?] Sorry I now realise I have posted this in wrong section and don't know how to change it - apologies!

Thanks for any info!
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: KKOB on November 24, 2007, 03:45:21 AM: The no cost bit is a laugh! It's extremely expensive and very bureaucratic.
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: Diverbaz 1 on November 24, 2007, 07:26:36 AM: Also its worth bearing in mind that the car you take to Turkey will probably be right hand drive and they drive on the right. Bad enough driving a left hand drive out there without adding to the problems:D.
I did consider taking my beloved Jag, but it was this issue that changed my mind.

Baz 8)
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: bikerchickblonde on November 24, 2007, 10:50:29 AM: Has anyone actually done it through the Embassy this end? Was thinking of bringing over a left hand drive car!
It does say quote "If you are a retired person and have a resident permit, you are allowed to bring your car into Turkey and keep it as long as you live in Turkey" as long as you "Give a guarantee, either a form of a letter from your bank or cash ensuring that all customs duties will be paid if the car is not taken out of Turkey once you leave Turkey."
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: tel on November 24, 2007, 11:55:27 AM: I think you have to purchase a bond.
Where is Starman? He will know I am sure.
Good luck
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: sominekebap on November 24, 2007, 12:05:37 PM: That's correct tel. According to the engine size and value of the car. It's also non-interest bearing surety.

The Touring & Automobile Club Turkey gives more details under section III - Retired Foreigners.

See Here - sample forms are also available for download.

http://www.turing.org.tr/eng/mavikarne.asp
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: bikerchickblonde on November 24, 2007, 15:06:42 PM: Thanks a lot for info !
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: starman on November 24, 2007, 18:15:42 PM: Dont bother with the embassy for anything. Their info is out of date and they are just money grabbers.
The deposit is worked out according to age and engine size. Value has nothing to do with it.
Unless the bike is really expensive it is just not worth the hassle considering the paperwork and expenses you have to pay which will run into 1,000's
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: Diverbaz 1 on November 24, 2007, 18:48:26 PM: Bike????? ;)

Baz 8)
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: Crabbit on November 24, 2007, 20:45:23 PM: I think Starman meant to say Car & 10,000`s. :D
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: starman on November 24, 2007, 21:26:19 PM: sorry, I saw the name bikerchickblonde who originally posted and then got an image in my mind.
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: Scunner on November 24, 2007, 21:35:34 PM: LOL

I think we all did
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: bikerchickblonde on November 24, 2007, 23:06:21 PM: Won't even ask what the image was? But think I get the picture?! Think I might stick to me bike!
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: tinkerman on November 24, 2007, 23:15:08 PM: :-\
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: KKOB on November 25, 2007, 03:39:19 AM: Starman, is this the image that you were struggling with ?
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t301/KayaKoyuWalker/BikerChick.jpg)
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: starman on November 25, 2007, 05:33:58 AM: vixenval was not quite the image I had but never mind.
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: sagalout123 on November 25, 2007, 09:20:28 AM: Cellulite problem?

quote:
Originally posted by KayaKoyuOldBoy

Starman, is this the image that you were struggling with ?
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t301/KayaKoyuWalker/BikerChick.jpg)
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: bikerchickblonde on November 25, 2007, 09:47:24 AM: My bum (nor bike) is NOT as big as that!! Who has been telling porkies??!
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: cef on November 25, 2007, 10:14:13 AM: quote:
Originally posted by bikerchickblonde

My bum (nor bike) is NOT as big as that!! Who has been telling porkies??!

:D Don't know who's been telling porkies BCB :) but I can see who's been Eating them LOL :P ;)
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: bikerchickblonde on November 25, 2007, 16:53:47 PM: My little bike would buckle if my bum was that big!!
Title: Car Importation When Retired
Post by: laffa on November 27, 2007, 19:37:57 PM: :DI thought that was somewhere to park your bike, hope she never had beans for breakfast,:P thats my diet sacked right off. ;)