Car insurance

Car insurance - generally cheaper than UK

petrol tax ? not sure what do you mean ? price of petrol is a bit less than the UK

if you bring your car over, unless you've owned it more than 2 years, you will have to pay a registration tax, from € 100's to € 10,000's - on a 1.1 should be in the 100's

I've pm'd you a link covering - see 15 and 16 especially

1. An EU citizens legal rights - residency, working, students
2. what sort of residency is available ?
3. what do I need to apply for if I want to reside in Malta ?
4. do I need to apply for residency before coming to live in Malta ?
5. do I need an accountant to apply for residency ?
6. do I need health insurance ?
6.1 Do I qualify for public health cover, and if I do, what cover do I have ? Are prescriptions free ?
7. can I work in Malta ?
7.1 How much is income tax ?
7.2 How much are social security contributions ?
8. where do I apply for my residency certificate ?
9. where can I get the OR application form ?
10. where do I apply for my ID card ?
11. what documents do I need to apply for OR ?
12. can I vote in Malta ?
13. buying a property FAQ
14. renting a property FAQ
15. Importing a vehicle FAQ
16. What's the procedure for importing/exporting a pet ?
17. Can I use my driving licence in Malta ?
17.1 Applying for driving licence
18. Long term residency certificate

Sorry I meant petrol and tax. We have had the car 3years so no worries on that fee phew! Just thought it would be much easier driving over there plus we have the dog too thanks for your comments