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Old 11-16-2007, 12:02 AM
 
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Hello there,
My wife and I are British and are looking to spend 6 months in Florida each year when I retire next year. We would like to buy a car to use and leave in the garage of our Florida home. I believe that to do this we would need to have Florida driving licences before we could buy a car and to get insurance? Is this the case do you know? Information I am reading suggests it may possible but is conflicting.
Renting cars each visit costs us a fortune so is this possible?
Thanks
Charles
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Old 11-16-2007, 06:17 AM
 
Location: East Tennessee
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My hubby, the Nissan salesman, said that you do not need a Florida driver's license to buy an auto, but you do need a license of some sort. You will need to show proof of insurance. The vehicle will be registered with the state and a license plate will be issued. The state government website may help some. Here's a link ---> MyFlorida.com - Home
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Old 10-03-2010, 03:04 AM
 
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Just make sure you buy a new car and not a used one.We have a lot of flood cars here and salt water air rots them.
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Old 10-03-2010, 09:49 AM
 
Location: Niceville, FL
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If you are looking at used vehicles, check the VIN through a service like Carfax, which can at least tell you if it's been involved in major accidents or has been sold with a salvage title (ie. if it's been a flood/hurricane damage car)

CARFAX - Vehicle History Reports and VIN number check

For vehicle registration info, I'd call your county tax collector's office directly- odds are you aren't the first person to ask this question, and best to get the answer right from the source.

Official Website Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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