UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
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Re: UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
Drop by the Post Office before you leave the UK and get an International Driver's Licence, sorted?
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Re: UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
Originally Posted by magnification
(Post 11641403)
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Re: UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
autotrader.co.uk
article on car hire |
Re: UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
Originally Posted by magnification
(Post 11641403)
the reason they need to get a code or you can download a pdf to show the car rental agency, but as its a new thing people havent reported if that has been acceptable, so you need to get a code which shows your driving record, as they have gotten rid of the paper section. |
Re: UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
Really depends where and from whom you are hiring a car from. Many foreign hire companies aren't even aware of the 'paper counterpart' so it won't make any difference. I have been unable to hire a car in the UK before because I forgot my counterpart so that will make a positive difference there. I suspect if a hire company's policy says it needs the information then they will be able to call the DVLA on your behalf. If not, carry on as before.
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Re: UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
Originally Posted by BritInParis
(Post 11642074)
Really depends where and from whom you are hiring a car from. Many foreign hire companies aren't even aware of the 'paper counterpart' so it won't make any difference. I have been unable to hire a car in the UK before because I forgot my counterpart so that will make a positive difference there. I suspect if a hire company's policy says it needs the information then they will be able to call the DVLA on your behalf. If not, carry on as before.
but its good to know for when people "return" to the uk and become a uk resident and so then can "use" their uk licence again legally. |
Re: UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
Originally Posted by busybee2
(Post 11642083)
...but its good to know for when people "return" to the uk and become a uk resident and so then can "use" their uk licence again legally.
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Re: UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
Originally Posted by mentalist
(Post 11642687)
Don't DVLC require evidence of UK residence in the form of UK utility bills etc.?
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Re: UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
Originally Posted by mentalist
(Post 11642687)
Don't DVLC require evidence of UK residence in the form of UK utility bills etc.?
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Re: UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
Originally Posted by busybee2
(Post 11641997)
this is a moot point as the title states here its british "expats", so as a non uk resident you shouldnt have your uk licence any more ..... you cannot use it if you are not living in the uk so you would need to use your foreign licence to hire cars... yes this came into affect june 8th but for only uk licence holders....
the reason they need to get a code or you can download a pdf to show the car rental agency, but as its a new thing people havent reported if that has been acceptable, so you need to get a code which shows your driving record, as they have gotten rid of the paper section. Interesting to note that the paper licence is not being phased out for those of us who don't have a plastic counterpart. |
Re: UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
As I remember from reading the UK licence renewal form a year or so ago, it is illegal and can invalidate your UK hire car insurance if you hire it with a UK licence but are a non-resident (expat).
I've never had a problem hiring in UK with my UAE licence, plus there's the added bonus that the rozzers won't pursue a foreign licence holder for a speeding offence......apparently...ahem. DB |
Re: UK licence - new car hire 'rules'
Originally Posted by Bahtatboy
(Post 11649014)
As before, that's not necessarily true. Theory and practice often differ.
Interesting to note that the paper licence is not being phased out for those of us who don't have a plastic counterpart. |
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