CROSSING THE BORDER (PART II) – VEHICLE AND INSURANCE
This is probably the most stressful aspect of any border crossing, with the most variables per country, but if you stick to the following you should be more or less okay. If your vehicle is still under a finance agreement, you will need to acquire a letter of permission from the applicable financial institution. Each institution has its own requirements and procedures to follow as to how to obtain it. Allow enough time to obtain the required paperwork. If you are planning to take a trailer or caravan remember to do the same, if financed. Make sure your ID number matches that used on your vehicle documents. If your registration papers show your RSA ID number, then take it with you. Rather take too much proof than be in a predicament. Take a colour copy of your vehicle’s registration papers. This is very handy. It is a popular document and… Read more >
