Car sold without legal lights

PeteMc

I agree it was probably a forces vehicle, bought in the UK and main dealer supplied but with LHD lighting. You won't see any trace of it being exported and re-imported on the V5. My 08 car is now on its 3rd registration number (UK/France/UK) but the V5 shows it as if it was registered from Day 1 with its existing number.

European countries are cracking down more on residents who have RHD cars and, for example, in France the controle technique (MOT) will fail RHD cars that don't have LHD lighting. The sticky beam deflectors are not sufficient. Tourists are OK (for now!).

To be fair, the garage probably didn't notice as it is not a common situation but I reckon they should be the ones putting it right.

Herr_Schmitt

It is almost definately an ex- British Forces Germany car. They have to have the European Lights fitted to pass the light test in Germany, but are normally originally supplied with the UK & EU lights. I would contact the dealer you bought it from on the UK so that they can either get the UK lights from the Squaddie or cough up for a new pair!