Car guides for the Isle of Man
Importing, registering, testing and buying a car here, written for the Island rather than adapted from UK advice.
Buying a car on the Isle of Man: the complete guide
How the Island market actually works: dealer versus private, judging a price with four examples, what to check, and how a handover works here.
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Pre-purchase car inspections on the Isle of Man
Book an independent inspection of a used car for £129, which reserves it while it is checked: how it works, what the report covers and refunds.
Selling on YourCar: every step, with photo and price tips
List your car free in about ten minutes: from your registration to live, with photo tips, pricing against the Island, and what happens after you submit.
The Manx vehicle test and Type Approval
There is no MOT on the Isle of Man. What there is instead: the Current Approval Certificate, its full trigger list, and Type Approval.
Importing a car to the Isle of Man
Buying on the mainland and bringing it over: the ferry, customs and NOVA2MAN, registration fees, and the five-year test rule.
Buying a used BMW 3 Series on the Isle of Man
Which generation, which engine for Island driving, and what to check. Why the usual 'buy the diesel' advice is wrong over 33 miles.