Thanks again and tough times for carnets from RAC
Thanks again,
I fear that the comments regarding RAC issued carnets are true. They are getting tighter and more picky.
It must be a nightmare for those planning renewing with bank guarantees, and was quite tough for us last year. Firstly they demanded a second deposit, until the first carnet was returned. I get the reasoning, but it was out of the blue and required some creative financial management., Secondly they decided that the original valuation of the vehicle was not acceptable. They eventually agreed that it was not realistic to change their minds on a valuation mid trip.
We were really hoping to get through Kenya before the carnet expires and move onto TIP systems for the rest of Africa and S America. While another option was for my canadian friend to buy the car and switch it on a Canadian carnet as we both exit one country and enter another. The CAA see absolutely no problem for him, but think that I may struggle to regain my deposit.
I'd welcome any further input, especially from those that have sold on cars while abroad, but in the mean time might be going back to the drawing board as far as plans are concerned.
Cheers
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