donating our bikes to charity
 

hi a friend and i would like to ride from the uk to india and just wondering if our carnet would allow us to donate our bikes to charity whilst in india?

No, using a carnet means you don't need to deposit a guarantee of several thousand $ at the entry border. You MUST export your bike (usually within 6 months) and most AAs also require that you either return the bike to the country of origin or permanently import it somewhere else (and provide them with the relevant documentation) before they will return your deposit.

The only people you are usually allowed to donate the bike to are customs authorities (like if it's written off in an accident) or a bike thief (in which case you must obtain a police report and expect delays getting your deposit back).

backsheesh
 

Hi,

Great Idea guys.

You'll find a little backsheesh can go along way in India. It can even buy you a police report...

Yes, I am speaking from personal experience.

good luck

dylan