Looking for advice

Hi TR6, sorry no-one has been able to answer your questions. What you are suggesting is possible as I have come across a few people from Australia and elsewhere who were doing exactly what you are proposing.

Have you had a look at the UK DVLA website or the Gov.uk on advice for overseas visitors driving here?

I think the post has only just appeared. It'll probably be due to the new member approval thing.

I can't add to Apperley's advice, TR6, but I believe you will need a residential address in order to obtain insurance so it's good you've got friends and family who will oblige.

It's likely you'll have many hoops to jump through but good luck.

You can drive in UK for 12 montns with a Canadian driving licence.

Ask your Canadian motor insurance company if they have relationships with any UK insurance companies to allow an easy transfer of your insurance. But also get from them a written statement of your entitlement to years of No Claims Discount as some (not all ) UK insurance companies will accept that - Aviva is one large insurance company which says they can do that. 

Search the internet for blogs from others who have carried out plans like yours.

Welcome back.

There seems to be a thriving market in England with Australian/New Zealand citizens doing what you envisage without problems using motor caravans/campers bought and sold  in london

Have you tried contacting the Canadian Embassy in London, as they will have , i am sure , staff doing the same as you want to do

I use to do what you are suggesting when I came home on leave but only for a car and I had a UK driving licence. I used to visit the dealers and talk to them about buy back after 4 to 6 months use. I used my parents address for insurance etc. I think with a bit of research you should not have a problem if you accept the risks. You could try contacting a few dealers to guage reaction, you might also get some idea of a buy back price if they are interested?

peedee.

I forgot to add to the above that I think you will find you can drive up to a year on your Canadian licence as a visitor.

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Try this link:

Driving in the UK on a Non GB Licence

I'm sure it will be okay as GB licence holders can drive in Canada and these sort of arrangements are normally reciprocal. 

Enjoy your trip. 

Thanks for the responses. I will be chatting to a friend in the UK in the next couple of days and asking him to talk to his insurance broker about the ins and outs. Our auto insurance is run by the Provincial Government and they haven't a clue. I can get a drivers' abstract on line though which will show my driving record. 

The Canadian Embassy is a good shout, hadn't thought of that!. I'll also email DVLA and get their input.