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VinnieK

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Hi all 

Buying a second hand bike.

The shop insists on registering it themselves ,at a cost, and a 1 month waiting period 😱

Btw the bike is from a different province.

I believe I can do it myself in a day as I have done it before.

Any ideas?

 

Also....if I agree to let them do it, what insurance cover do I have during that period?  If any...

Advice appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

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2 minutes ago, VinnieK said:

Advice appreciated.

 

If they don't let you do things the way 'you want' then why buy from the shop ? - just don't deal with the hassle of something questionable. 

 

Theoretically, they can register the bike in your name instantly, but that means they will have to go to the DLT with you, or issue you with Power of Attorney documents (that give permission for you to register the bike in your own name).

 

 

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I have come across this before, in most cases the reason is they don't have the green book, either was bought in auction, or was repossesed by bank, and green book is on the way... 

 

Ask to see the green book, if they have it, then it maybe other docs needed from the above to arrive for transfer... 

 

If all docs are there they usually do it quickly and can give it to you to do as well, but as usual Thais don't tell the real reason for what they do..., they think farang don't understand and we think they are the same ...!!! lol 

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20 hours ago, Agusts said:

I have come across this before, in most cases the reason is they don't have the green book, either was bought in auction, or was repossesed by bank, and green book is on the way... 

 

Ask to see the green book, if they have it, then it maybe other docs needed from the above to arrive for transfer... 

 

If all docs are there they usually do it quickly and can give it to you to do as well, but as usual Thais don't tell the real reason for what they do..., they think farang don't understand and we think they are the same ...!!! lol 

Yeah..the bike is a repo'd one so the green book is probably not available at the moment.

It didn't occur to me to ask to see it.

They do have the number plate though.

Any idea about the insurance cover during the interim period?

 

@Rchardi_Smith....I have to buy at this particular shop because it's the only one that carries that model for many miles around. 

Re:Farang ownership... impossible out here in the provinces without a work permit or a 'cert. of residence' or wtf they call it.

Thanks 

 

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On 10/26/2024 at 11:01 AM, VinnieK said:

shop insists on registering it themselves ,at a cost, and a 1 month waiting period

After paying for the bike in full can you take home and come back in 1 month for the green book or do they want to keep the bike for the month?

 

 

On 10/26/2024 at 11:01 AM, VinnieK said:

the bike is from a different province

I've transferred bikes and cars from different province same day at DLT. 

 

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2 hours ago, VinnieK said:

I have to buy at this particular shop because it's the only one that carries that model for many miles around. 

what bike out of interest?

I'm lookin for a bike in UK, with a view to riding out east in the spring.....sadly looks a tricky route due to holding a passport lots o cuntries ain't fond of these days :wacko:

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20 hours ago, driver52 said:

what bike out of interest?

I'm lookin for a bike in UK, with a view to riding out east in the spring.....sadly looks a tricky route due to holding a passport lots o cuntries ain't fond of these days :wacko:

Honda super Cub

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23 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

After paying for the bike in full can you take home and come back in 1 month for the green book or do they want to keep the bike for the month?

 

 

I've transferred bikes and cars from different province same day at DLT. 

 

I can take it home on the day of purchase alright.

The question is what kind of  insurance cover I get for the interim period until I get the permanent number plate.

Any ideas?

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13 minutes ago, VinnieK said:

I can take it home on the day of purchase alright.

The question is what kind of  insurance cover I get for the interim period until I get the permanent number plate.

Any ideas?

Good, once payment is made leave with the bike.

 

 

Where are you located? 

 

If in Pattaya go into AA Insurance and discuss your unique situation. 

 

https://maps.app.goo.gl/pUa2kugWjbMq6nEWA

 

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On 10/26/2024 at 6:01 AM, VinnieK said:

Hi all 

Buying a second hand bike.

The shop insists on registering it themselves ,at a cost, and a 1 month waiting period 😱

Btw the bike is from a different province.

I believe I can do it myself in a day as I have done it before.

Any ideas?

 

Also....if I agree to let them do it, what insurance cover do I have during that period?  If any...

Advice appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

I bought a 2nd hand Kawa two years ago in a different province, and it took me weeks to get the damn licence plate! Someone told me it was possible to do "something" in the province I got it from to speed up the process. I am sorry to say I did not get what that "thing" was. You should investigate it.

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On 10/27/2024 at 4:38 PM, VinnieK said:

Re:Farang ownership... impossible out here in the provinces without a work permit or a 'cert. of residence' or wtf they call it.

 

Bought a CBR in Pattaya. moved to Chaiyaphum 5 years later easy change at my local town.

Bought new Yamha R3 in Korat, made sure reg transferred  to Chaiyaphum, had to wait for a plate. 

Bought 2nd hand Ninja 650 in Korat, it were a repossession no probs transferring to Chaiyaphum.

 

Luckily I have a Thai wife who wants to see all correct, it can be done with no fuss.

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29 minutes ago, tmd5855 said:

Bought new Yamha R3 in Korat,

was just looking at one of those on bahtsold......what are they like on your wrists after a few hours/half a day in the saddle?

re different area, do you get stopped a lot if you have the wrong region plate?

cheers

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6 minutes ago, George FmplesdaCosteedback said:

Does anyone know a company that imports models that are not sold in Thailand.

I would like a Yamaha Smax step through 150cc scooter. They are sold in India, Malaysia, the Philippines and US I think and won scooter of the year in the UK.

Sometimes I wonder why people need something they cant get in Thailand. It is a small scooter god sake. Any scooter sold in Thailand is almost identical, just minor details 

 

On the other hand, if not imported and sold by yamaha, you cant get it in Thailand

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22 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Sometimes I wonder why people need something they cant get in Thailand. It is a small scooter god sake. Any scooter sold in Thailand is almost identical, just minor details 

 

On the other hand, if not imported and sold by yamaha, you cant get it in Thailand

Not True, there is a big grey market for imported vehicles here. If you can't answer my question don't reply.

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8 minutes ago, George FmplesdaCosteedback said:

Not True, there is a big grey market for imported vehicles here. If you can't answer my question don't reply.

 

sometimes people just wasting energy on something that is not possible, but please educate me about the grey marked when it comes to import of small scooters, and why one is a better choice than the other. We talking about minor differences, and most likely of minor importance for the purpose of a scooter. 

 

 

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On 10/28/2024 at 12:53 PM, VinnieK said:

I can take it home on the day of purchase alright.

The question is what kind of  insurance cover I get for the interim period until I get the permanent number plate.

Any ideas?

 

If you are worried about the police and being fined for not having compulsory insurance, then I think the shop will give a contract of sale that probably is enough to say your waiting for them to finish the paperwork..., most cops should let you go..., some maybe more picky...! 

 

If you worry about having insurance that pays up if have an accident, I think need to leave the bike at home for a month until the paperwork arrive ...

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17 hours ago, Agusts said:

 

If you are worried about the police and being fined for not having compulsory insurance, then I think the shop will give a contract of sale that probably is enough to say your waiting for them to finish the paperwork..., most cops should let you go..., some maybe more picky...! 

 

If you worry about having insurance that pays up if have an accident, I think need to leave the bike at home for a month until the paperwork arrive ...

I need it in case of an accident...as you mentioned.

Couldn't care less for a police fine.

 

Also.....People who say they gave registered bikes with no problem..

Not in my province. Not without work permit...or residence cert.....or a Thai Mrs.

I have none.

 

Btw...I have decided to keep my current bike for a time.

Thanks to everyone who contributed.

Over and out. 🙏

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