Driving a TC registered car off the Island

[SKYBLUESAM]

Anybody out there know if it is possible to drive a T/C Registered motor off the island into Europe?

[harita]

Karmels is your man Nick .. I'm sure he has answered this question before ..

[karmels]

Good morning, I am sorry but I cannot give any advise on taking a TRNC plated car in to other countries, other than Turkey.
I am also trying to find out if we can take our car into Bulgaria for a holiday.
I had a friend who drove to Italy a few years ago, he said the only problem he has was insurance. Being a TRNC registered he could not get insurance to cover all EU countries, he had to pay at every border.
Sorry this is the only onfo I have.

[silverfox1]

Where did you want to go in Europe? EU or non EU?

[SKYBLUESAM]

Eu

[kaiserphil]

Sam - here are some posts from Cy44, which may give you some pointers.

But please be aware of the posting dates.

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/32626.asp

http://www.cyprus44.com/forums/39337.asp

Good luck.

[karmels]

kaiserphil.
Cy44 closed down so long ago means thing will change, giving links to old news is not a good Idea but I know from you it is well meant.
I have tried via the internet to answer this question, as I have mentioned before I would like to drive to Bulgaria for a holiday but have not had any success as yet.
I spend half my time here and the other in Turkey and it is only a days drive to get to Bulgaria.

[kaiserphil]

karmels - hence my comment "But please be aware of the posting dates."

I was well aware that the postings were several years old.

[genghis]

Where did you buy your insurance? Can they not help??
How about Steve Dickinson who sells insurance to a lot of Expats from his office near the Golden Lady, Alsancak or Trevor Hughes who has a site at Lambousa Market.
Following this with interest because I did read that a car had been refused entry into a Balkan country because the TRNC Plates weren't legal??!!!!!!!

[wanderer]

First find a Bulgarian then find out if they have driven to Bulgaria
There are a few Bulgarians about in the TRNC they may know people who have driven there or been refused entry

[MrA]

Try asking at the Stroll Inn Karakum, they are Bulgarian Turks, top Fish and Chip takeaway too!

[karmels]

Thanks for the tip, we have a Bulgarian chap who plays golf I will ask him.

[Keithcaley]

...we have a Bulgarian chap who plays golf I will ask him.

...well, he'll know all about driving then... (groan)

[karmels]

Keith, lay of the G&T's and go to bed.??