towing an unroad worthy car tonight...

Post Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:38 am

No mot or tax (does not even run!)

How do I get it back to my garage?
I will be using a solid towing arm & it will be insured for the journey

If I get stopped by the plod, am I covered?

Post Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:49 pm

I don't think that is legal - if its not legally roadworthy I think that voids the insurance (but I'm not sure).

The only 100% way if to trailer it, but if you don't have access to one its a paint in the arse.

Post Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:01 pm

Its very illegal to tow an unroadworthy vehicle with a tow pole (or rope)

You can use an A frame, or simply hire a car transporter.

Post Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:09 pm

Very illegal. Your insurance *will* be void.

Post Wed Feb 28, 2007 6:14 pm

As above,think you have to have 2 wheels lifted off thew road!
Only way is trailer or A frame

Post Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:27 pm

There are new laws about towing on an A frame or Tow Dolly now - dont think its legal unless its for recovery - ie AA/RAC etc.....

Post Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:40 pm

Is *anything* actually legal now?

Post Wed Feb 28, 2007 8:42 pm

320iSE wrote:Is *anything* actually legal now?

doing nothing, but its under review and subject to VAT

Post Thu Mar 01, 2007 1:06 am

i have a wrecker and car trailer in gatwick if its near the car pm me for a price

Post Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:14 am

now how about making an appointment with your nearest MOT station for the time you move it..if you were taking it there it would be legal (assuming its insured)

Post Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:31 am

320Touring wrote:
320iSE wrote:Is *anything* actually legal now?
doing nothing, but its under review and subject to VAT

PMSL,best line ever

Post Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:25 pm

buster wrote:
320Touring wrote:
320iSE wrote:Is *anything* actually legal now?
doing nothing, but its under review and subject to VAT

PMSL,best line ever

thanks

Post Thu Mar 01, 2007 5:17 pm

Saying an unroadworthy car is against the law to tow on a solid bar depends on a number of things.......

The car MUST have working REAR lights.
The car MUST have legal tyres.
And depending on how long you have had your driving licence,you must have towing entitlement.The laws changed on towing a few years ago.

As long as you have these requirements it IS legal to tow and will not void your insurance.

When a car is being towed on a bar it is then put into the classification of "trailer".

Hope that helps

Post Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:42 am

cheers lads, it was going straight to an mot station...but I could'nt get insurance on the bugger-they said I was trading on my policy so I got it trailered for 25 squids...

cheers lads