MikeInOman

Hi,

Another request for advice.

Can you tell me what the process is once i find a car? How quickly can the deal be done.

I am a Dubai resident but currently living and working in Oman month to month. I want to nip up to Dubai and buy a used Discovery and bin my hire car.

Assuming that i have found a car and agreed a price what happens next and how long is it likely to take before i can drive it away as my own, and therefore "south of the border" down to Oman?

Another big ask and i appreciate i am becoming increasingly indebited to you guys on BE.

Thanks

Mike

Blue Cat

couple of hours max, unless the car you are buying has finance on it, that will take a few days to get the clearance letter from the bank

MikeInOman

Thanks, as ever BlueCat you are a real help


Any idea on the process? What i have to do in terms of registering and insuring it?

m

Blue Cat

you will need your residency visa and insurance, you can actually buy insurance at the car registration place but I recommend using either RSA or the other one that's name escapes me!! can be bought from their offices and wait to pick up the policy. You meet the vendor, exchange cash, transfer vehicle into your name, (after it has been for testing), and that's it, takes about an hour

MikeInOman

Cool,

I am guessing that the vendor will know where the testing place is etc.

I am hoping to sort this on Thursday this week as there are a couple of cars that appear to be suitable.

Thanks again for your help BC

m

Jim Smith

Note: The insurance has to have the additional coverage for Oman!!

Blue Cat

if you use a decent company they all do

Vehicle licencing centre is near mall of the emirates, do a search on their website for exact location

MikeInOman

Thanks Jim,

Shockingly!!! that is one of the very, very few things that i did know about. I feel such a cognitive parasite!

Mike

lionheart

Would that be AXA Insurance based near Wafi?

Blue Cat

aye that's them

Jim Smith

Agreed! I am with RSA and before that the long departed General Accident and both do/did offer it!!!

Purdey

Can you advise where this office is and how to get to it?
Unable to get through to anyone sensible on the phone.

Blue Cat

It is in Wafi Residence, ground floor, near Raffles Hotel.

Purdey

Thanks BC, do they have parking there or is it best to walk over from Wafi City?

BurpusMe

I believe you need to get an export plate if you want to re-register in Oman.

Might be worth calling "Tasjeel" in advance to get the details, if that's your plan.

I can vouch for AXA, great company reasonable rates.