It is widely believed that car transporters do not require and MOT or road TAX. This is incorrect, there are a few exceptions but a standard recovery truck with a beaver tail and ramps requires both MOT and TAX, regardless of the Logbook
Many small recovery vehicles are just converted flat bed vans. If you intend to buy one, make sure the conversion has been undertaken professionaly and the suspension and brakes have been upgraded appropriately.
I run a 3.5 tonne truck and often when I have a car on the back I suspect that I am over the limit for weight. What are tht actual fines or penalties, I have not been stopped yet but it will probably happen one day. I am trying to calculate whether it is worth risking a fine rather than paying the e...View Entire Thread
Have you experienced difficulties with your car? Is the car broken down or does it require servicing? If so then you can arrange for the car to be repaired by your local garage, some of them will even collect the car for you! Jot down a few numbers from the results on this page and give them a ring.
Penarth is on the northern bank of the Severn Estuary and is in the county of South Glamorgan, Wales. Traditionally a holiday destination, Penarth was known as The Garden By The Sea and was a popular holiday spot with those from the midlands and the southern Welsh valleys. In more recent times the increase in foreign holidays has meant that the number of visitors to Penarth is much lower than it used to be.