If you own a car that does not run, sits in a garage, or is otherwise off the road but still registered in your name — you remain the owner with full obligations.

Duties that continue regardless of use

While the vehicle is registered, the law typically requires:

• Third-party liability insurance — due monthly even if the car never moves
• Valid periodic technical inspection — authorities may ask for proof
• Motorway vignette — required if you use motorways

Breaches can lead to fines.

What can happen

• Driving without liability insurance — heavy fines and possible licence consequences (amounts depend on local law)
• Expired inspection — fines during roadside checks
• Long-term abandoned vehicle in public space — municipality may tow at owner cost

Even if you do not drive, registered ownership can still matter for liability in some situations.

What to do

Deregistration is handled at the traffic authority. You either:

• Transfer ownership (sale, gift), or
• Use a scrapyard takeover certificate — we issue this when you hand over the vehicle; it is the basis for removal from the register

Summary

Staying on the register is not just paperwork — it can mean money and legal exposure. If you will not use the car, handing it to an authorised scrapyard and deregistering is usually the cleanest path.