How to get a COC now TVR don't exist?

[Getsis]

I'm looking at biting the bullet and putting my Tamora on Norwegain number plates (will cost me circa £44K!) but I will need a COC (Cirtificate of Conformity) can this be obtained? if not I might have to flog the car

I need to know:-
CO2 in g/km (380.8) ?
NOx in mg/km (150) estimate

any help (car is still registered as a 3.6 )

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[LaserTam]

Cant help with the request, but is it really going to cost £44k? Or is that a typo, 4.5k maybe.

[rev-erend]

I seem to remember that TVR dealers had done this (COC) in the past.

[Getsis]

LaserTam said:

Cant help with the request, but is it really going to cost £44k? Or is that a typo, 4.5k maybe.

It will cost £44,000 approx. at todays exchage rate. Norwegian government hate high powered cars. If the V5 has the Engine at 4.5 that would add an extra £7,000

Just to show you how expensive cars are here :-
http://www.finn.no/finn/car/used/object?finnkode=4...

That's £144K for 2005 DB9
probably about £45K in the UK

Small Car like a fiat 500 1.2L will cost you £28K new

Edited by Getsis on Wednesday 6th March 14:02

[V8 GRF]

TVR didn't publish Co2 figures as they were exempt under the low volume manufacturer regulations which is why they are taxed as PLG in the UK and not on their emissions, don't know if that helps or hinders?

[EvoOlli]

Hi Getsis,

would it make sense to register the car here in Germany and then try to register the car in Norway afterwards ?

[JnP]

send me an email and I will send you a document on pollution for the Tuscan

[Getsis]

EvoOlli said:

Hi Getsis,

would it make sense to register the car here in Germany and then try to register the car in Norway afterwards ?

What is the benefit of doing it that way?

[EvoOlli]

If you can't get it registered in Norway without a CoC the idea is to register it first in Germany, because I know that this is possible without a Coc. I heard that most European Countries would then accept the german registration...
...was only an idea for a last solution...

[Getsis]

EvoOlli said:

If you can't get it registered in Norway without a CoC the idea is to register it first in Germany, because I know that this is possible without a Coc. I heard that most European Countries would then accept the german registration...
...was only an idea for a last solution...

Thanks, but it will still need a CoC, I have been told that since January this year they have relaxed the rules on "Self Build" cars. I might have to do what they do in the USA, bring the car in without the engine then fit it later and register as a self build!

[V8 GRF]

It might be worth talking to James Birkby of TVR-MADS as he used to deal with the sale and export of new TVRs.

www.tvr-mads.co.uk

[lestershaw]

Hi getsis
I sold my cerbera to SporttiJanne and he drove it from London to Finland.
Try the search "arctic cerbera" it will show you some pics of his journey
He might be able to help with some info
Lester

[NRS]

Hei getsis. I would be interested to see what the result of this is. I guess you're planning on having it as a keeper? One of the biggest worries about registering something like the Tamora is selling it afterwards for me. Very few Norwegians would know what it is, and then even less would see it when for sale I suspect. So it would probably take a long time to sell when you are doing so. I have seen a few classic TVRs for sale on finn though.

You were travelling between Norway and the UK weren't you? Have you got a permenant place here now? I know they were clamping down on buying the test plates for unregistered cars whenever you wanted to drive them (at least in Trondheim). I was the one talking to you a bit about taking a T350 over here. However I'll be moving to Harstad (near Tromsø), so think I have to get something a little more practical! Thinking Impreza WRX as it will need to deal with a lot of snow!

[Getsis]

I have had a house in Norway for 6 years now but going to sell the UK house. I'm classed at present as a travelling worker so it's Ok to have the TVR here, but as soon as I sell the UK house my status will change and I can only have the car here for 3 months or the "Toll" can confiscate it!! I have seen a few TVRs for sale on Finn but as you say only classics. I have seen a Griffith for sale a while back. So I have 2 choices, sell or pay the tax!

[JnP]

Will send you the documents tonight. Sorry been busy these days!

[NRS]

Getsis said:

I have had a house in Norway for 6 years now but going to sell the UK house. I'm classed at present as a travelling worker so it's Ok to have the TVR here, but as soon as I sell the UK house my status will change and I can only have the car here for 3 months or the "Toll" can confiscate it!! I have seen a few TVRs for sale on Finn but as you say only classics. I have seen a Griffith for sale a while back. So I have 2 choices, sell or pay the tax!

The price of fun cars here is one of the few reasons to encourage me to go back to the UK. It's just madness! All the best with what you decide to do! Who knows, maybe if you register it and decide to sell in the future then I can buy it off you,

[Getsis]

NRS said:

The price of fun cars here is one of the few reasons to encourage me to go back to the UK. It's just madness! All the best with what you decide to do! Who knows, maybe if you register it and decide to sell in the future then I can buy it off you,

If you are going to Harstad when will you be able to drive a TVR? you get snow all year round up there . you better invest in a snowmobile!

[NRS]

Getsis said:

NRS said:

The price of fun cars here is one of the few reasons to encourage me to go back to the UK. It's just madness! All the best with what you decide to do! Who knows, maybe if you register it and decide to sell in the future then I can buy it off you,

If you are going to Harstad when will you be able to drive a TVR? you get snow all year round up there . you better invest in a snowmobile!

It's not quite that bad, I probably wouldn't get a TVR there, but I suspect I might move back to Trondheim at some point. That's why I was thinking about the Impreza. As it would be my only car I can't think of many other fun cars that would be good in snow, have 4+ seats and be fun to drive (plus affordable in Norway)!

[Getsis]

I tried 2 companies to see about insurance, 1 said "no chance"! the other wants about £2200 with limited milage, having the steering wheel on the right side they said makes it a high risk. I currently pay £420 for insurance!. I might be better moving to Sweden

[NRS]

Getsis said:

I tried 2 companies to see about insurance, 1 said "no chance"! the other wants about £2200 with limited milage, having the steering wheel on the right side they said makes it a high risk. I currently pay £420 for insurance!. I might be better moving to Sweden

That's crazy! Who have you tried? In my limited experience Gjensidige seems to be the most enthusiast friendly big insurer. They also give you money back at the end of the year for some reason!

If you're ok doing the driving then it can be very good financially to do it - pay Swedish tax on a Norwegian wage, plus get the cheaper costs of living in Sweden (which although not cheap is much less than Norge)!