Temporary license plate and insurance?

[ericschand]

I viewed a car I would like to buy, but it has no insurance or license plate.
I would like to take the car to a mechanic, but cannot without at least the above.

Is there such a thing in Alberta for temp license plate and insurance?

ers

[TylerSVT]

huh?

Who currently owns the car?

[ericschand]

The car is for sale by an owner. It has no valid plates or insurance (the owner let it lapse). [I have not yet purchased the car]

I like the car and want to buy it but want to get it to a mechanic first.

So is there a way to get the owner to get temporary plates and insurance? Does anyone know of this? That way it can be driven by me to the mechanic.

Thanks
ers

[calumniate]

You need an in-transit permit.. that's it. Not sure how long they are valid for but it should allow you to get it to the mechanic.

[Pinner]

Here in BC you can buy a permit, the seller should call their insurance company and arrange it.

[jydk]

Your going to need to get insurance. You cannot get a licence plate, or an in-transit with out proof of insurance. If you already have a policy, just have your agent add this vehicle to it, if you don't have any current vehicle insurance then your going to have to get it. I'd get the seller to make it his responsibilty to get it to the mechanic using his insurance, then once it all checks out insure and plate it on your own. If the vehicle is 12 years or older your going to need a vehicle inspection within 14 days of first insuring it anyways.

[ericschand]

Great! Thanks guys. I'll look into having them get an in-transit permit plus insurance.

ers

[Resolute 14]

In either case, make the seller cover the costs.

[TylerSVT]

Originally Posted by resolute 14

in either case, make the seller cover the costs.

+1

[ericschand]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

In either case, make the seller cover the costs.

Yup, and now they're arguing about it. I guess they didn't think it was possible (I'd done it in Saskatchewan many many years ago). So much for that car. Nice car though.

ers

[DownhillGoat]

Originally Posted by ericschand

(I'd done it in Saskatchewan many many years ago).

Way easier there. You can get a 3-day permit with plates/insurance instead of doing everything separate.

[rex2285]

Hi, I was just wondering if I could get an in-transit permit. I have just moved from Ontario and the car is registered in Ontario. I just had an out of province inspection and a few things need to be repaired before it can pass. I had a 10 day permit to get me from Ontario to Alberta. My permit runs out tomorrow and I need to get my car 3 hours away from where I am now, in Alberta. Will I be able to get an in-transit permit? The registry is closed until Monday, but I was just wondering if anyone had any info for me. thanks.

[CMPunk]

Check around, I know there are other registries open around here today

[HOOT]

Originally Posted by Pinner

Here in BC you can buy a permit, the seller should call their insurance company and arrange it.

In BC ICBC would never allow a transaction over the phone.

So most likely the seller will have to go in with you to get the permit, or will have to write a letter stating they allow you to insure it (but make sure it has the information they request). Assuming it's the same rules in Alberta.

[DownhillGoat]

Originally Posted by rex2285

I just had an out of province inspection and a few things need to be repaired before it can pass. I had a 10 day permit to get me from Ontario to Alberta.

Are you using this permit to drive the car around before it gets fixed? Or just to get it to the shop? Just a heads up, an Alberta in transit permit is from Point A - Point B only. If you're driving around all over the place with it and get pulled over, expect an awfully hefty fine.

[Sylvanfan]

Bump

I have a vehicle that I didn't get OOT inspected when I came back to Alberta 20 months ago. I've had it insured for fire and theft, but stored in my garage. If I want to get it inspected so I can register and drive it, do I just need to get a transit permit from my insurance company? Or do I get the transit permit from the registry with proof of insurance when I get my request for OOP inspection form? I don't want to tow it, and I can get in inspection done pretty close to where I live.

TIA for your help.

[DownhillGoat]

1 - Get insurance from your insurance company
2 - Get in-transit permit from registry which will allow you to go from your house to the shop
3 - Get OOP done
4 - Register as per usual