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UK government CDP

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I see the UK gov has taken over providing CDPs (through a 3rd party by the looks of it).
Anyone know the price structure?
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It was RAC I think until 2013, and CARS took over, so have CARS stopped being the provider?

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It was RAC I think until 2013, and CARS took over, so have CARS stopped being the provider?

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No, you’re right, CARS are the provider - I saw it on a government website so thought they were an agency so thanks for clearing that up.
What’s the pricing structure these days?
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Dunno, give them a call? Their website doesn't show the full options.

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Their FAQ page shows the prices for the carnet, but not the deposit which will depend on the value of your vehicle.
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I found CARs shockingly overpriced and slow. Suggest you try another organisation like TCS in Switzerland (whom I used for my U.K. registered vehicle).

Germany’s ADAC wouldn’t do British vehicles.

Dunno how Brexshit has affected this.


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Thanks Simon and others for replies.
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Feel free ro message me Flipflop if you need contact details for TCS, I found them very responsive and helpful.


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We dealt with CARS for carnets in 2017 and 2018 - good service (Sukie was excellent) and no complaints.
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Thanks Simon and others for replies.
Hi buddy,

Can you share details of the CarNet company in Switzerland so I can get a quote for a British-registered vehicle?
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Hi buddy,

Can you share details of the CarNet company in Switzerland so I can get a quote for a British-registered vehicle?
PM Simon as above
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Hi buddy,

Can you share details of the CarNet company in Switzerland so I can get a quote for a British-registered vehicle?
There are a number of different authorised issuers who will do foreign vehicles/bikes.
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There are a number of different authorised issuers who will do foreign vehicles/bikes.
Thanks Hound Dog, I got the one from Simon, is there any others you can name so I can get a couple quotes?
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Thanks Hound Dog, I got the one from Simon, is there any others you can name so I can get a couple quotes?
AutoTurist in The Czech Republic. Talk to Zuzana. I think you will be very happy
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AutoTurist in The Czech Republic. Talk to Zuzana. I think you will be very happy
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