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Title: GB car in Turkey
Post by: jane Newnes on August 17, 2005, 09:53:23 AM

When we came in may we drove from uk, we had hoped we would be able to keep our british car here after 6 months but have been advised that as when we have residency we will not be able too. I did some research before we left and i though we could register it here with a turkish license plate, but confused with conflicting info. we would like to know if a its possible to keep it legally here and how much it would cost and what is the procedure. Apologies if this topic has been covered before

Title: GB car in Turkey
Post by: Sinbad on August 17, 2005, 11:18:12 AM

You will find that there is a fair bit of information on this subject by using the search facility.
Bottom line is that it is not cost effective and most will end up taking their cars back out of the country.
Prices of new cars in Turkey are not that bad - if you look around some of the dealers offer good deals.

Title: GB car in Turkey
Post by: haluk on August 17, 2005, 13:05:51 PM

Jane, On a normal residency there is no way you can keep your car here for longer then six months apart from an exception. If your car has crashed and is undrivable or if you are hospitalised and are too sick to drive they will give a further 6 months. But getting the sick note for that has to be signed by 6 (yes six) doctors.
You can only change plates to turkish plates if you have a working permit or a student permit and a couple of others but if you are just a normal home owner with a residence then you can not do it.
http://www.turing.org.tr/eng/mavikarne.asp

Title: GB car in Turkey
Post by: stuart on August 17, 2005, 16:22:19 PM

no way you will be able to keep ur car in turkey after 6 months, the subject has been thrashed many times, do yourself a favour leave it at home and if you need a car and planning on staying here buy one here, appoligies for being fierce!!

Title: GB car in Turkey
Post by: jane Newnes on August 18, 2005, 09:07:20 AM

Thanks for information, confirmed the fears, its a bit of a billy as the car is only 3 years old!but a good opportunity to buy a bike!

Title: GB car in Turkey
Post by: teresa321 on August 18, 2005, 18:40:09 PM

While we are on this subject what is the price of a small saloon car, just a guide -  how much more expensive than the UK are they?

Teresa

Title: GB car in Turkey
Post by: haluk on August 18, 2005, 19:22:48 PM

check this site for the latest car prices. These prices are for off the shelf models.
http://www.autohaber.com/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=26

Title: GB car in Turkey
Post by: teresa321 on August 18, 2005, 20:46:09 PM

Thank you very much for that - great.

Teresa