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Does a towed car need insurance?

Postby fray on Tue Apr 01, 2008 11:05 pm

As title :D

Does a car need insurance to be towed :-?


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Re: Does a towed car need insurance?

Postby Andyfloss03 on Wed Apr 02, 2008 9:50 am

no i believe it does not... but do you mean like just by a rope ye?

i dont think it does. cuz technically your not actually driving it.
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Re: Does a towed car need insurance?

Postby Ollybee on Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:02 pm

Yes it does, if the wheels are in contact with the road it needs mot, tax and insurance.
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Re: Does a towed car need insurance?

Postby Andyfloss03 on Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:03 pm

you sure.. my mate towed a shell home before? but i thin it was on a solid bar....?!
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Re: Does a towed car need insurance?

Postby m3matt on Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:29 pm

as far as i know, if its just the rear wheels ont he ground its classed as a traILor so no tax or mot needed. but if all wheels are on the ground its classed as on tow and tax mot etc is needed.
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Re: Does a towed car need insurance?

Postby Chris 2i on Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:49 pm

Without the Tax, MOT and insurance, it's only ok on an A-frame or trailer. Also you need to bear in mind that just because you have a licence, it doesn't mean you are entitled to tow anything - check the codes on the back of your card to see if you are allowed.

Also the car being towed will need a trailer board for the lights and numberplate, and also will need an "On tow" sign facing the rear.
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Re: Does a towed car need insurance?

Postby fray on Wed Apr 02, 2008 11:12 pm

thanks for all the info, will have to look into it i think as i was going to use a tow rope
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