Hi Sean,
Not sure to be honest!
Basically I looked at the carnet as something I had to have to allow me to take my bike into other countries. Maybe I am being a bit 'happy go lucky' but I think that the carnet is really just another required piece of paper. If you can get one cheap then all well and good. I think it doesn't matter who you get your carnet from.. then main thing is NOT to lose your bike! Or at least.. don't lose the frame or engine (or the plates with the numbers on).
It the bike is stolen then you'll have a job to convince the authorities that you didn't sell it. I feel happier that I have effectively only given someone £1800 rather than £12500. I am not that hot at German but didn't see any 500% clause with the ADAC.
Maybe Jasper can help on this one?
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Dave
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