We are wondering if it is possible to by a car on Madeira before we become citizens???

Yes, as long as you have a contribuente number. But remember before you can drive the car away from the garage, you will need car insurance, so you will need and address based in Madeira

Got It

It was not difficult at all. Everything was done in one day and without any problems.

I bought the car at “Emmanuelle Silva” in Funchal. I had been at several places and the mainly problem was the langue. Lucky enough, where I found the car I wanted, I met Emmanuelle. Not the owner, but one of the engineers. I had of cause done my homework ahead. All necessary papers in order and I had established contact with an insurance company.

12 o´clock I tested the car. 01 o´clock it was paid. 02 o´clock I was at the insurance company paying the cost with that. 04 o´clock the car was ready after been at another garage that is doing the EU-control. The temporary local fee papers and temporary “greencard” was in order and of I went with my new car. Pease of cake.

I had to use the address of my local pub in the insurance paper, but it is there I spend most of my time anywhere. So why don’t get all mail there? Paulo at Bar Hollywood don’t mind. Nice gay, go visit him. He is rely one of a kind.

Now I have to find a garage that fit the car. Then a house it can stand beside. To move to Madeira one step at the time is fun. Anyway, someone staying for long time and don’t is as lucky as me to be a car owner, send me a mail. Maybe we can make a good deal?

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