JimJ
English expat in Bulgaria
Forum posts
1735
About me
English
Speaks Greek, English, French, Bulgarian, German
Registration: 07 December 2015
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Bulgaria
Seattle, Washington, USA
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Athens, Attica, Greece
Singapore, Singapore
Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
England
Activity
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
I didn't know AI agents went in for magic mushrooms! Interesting! Though I did read that psychedelics are back in fashion. - @janemulberry🍄😵 https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/ai-hallucinations Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
@janemulberry Glib talker, forked tongue, white socks, models himself on Janus, regurgitates "slop" from an AI agent with a taste for magic mushrooms? 😎Am I getting warm? Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
@Alexander Susdorf It's perfectly acceptable for ANY transaction under the equivalent of 10,000 leva to be in cash. However, the days of notaries breaking the law for transactions where they get absolutely zero extra for risking their livelihood are ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
@janemulberry For a nice change, the Company Declaration doesn't need to be notarised - technically-speaking it doesn't even need the company stamp as the Company Certificate is the official recognition that he is an authorised person who can sign ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
That'd work fine. I'd suggest that he makes a Manager’s Authorization / Order (in Bulgarian) on plain paper, setting out his authorisation of himself to operate the company's vehicle (specifying make, model, VIN, and registration plate), ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
Sorry about the typos in my posts above - I have a "fancy" phone case which presses against the edges of the phone and plays havoc when I type. I have some new ones but the old one has numerous document and zipped compartments which are very handy ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
😯 It sounds extremely complicated!So, @JimJ, can I clarify -- is it possible to buy and register a vehicle while on yearly residence permits, it's just that the registration is tied to the permit and needs to be renewed when the residence ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
PS I would have suggested you ran rather than jogged but since I was talking about what I would do, I'm taking into account my one kackered and one recently- replaced knees...😎 Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
@JimJ €3000 bank transfer, €6000 cash. The seller has it tied to her company. The dealer said we would keep that number but as Ruse and Silistra are different provinces I think she is wrong. It’s not straightforward with car ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
PS You'll get two talons, a small one that you should always carry when driving, and a big one that you'll need when registering/MOT-ing/insuring etc it. You'll also need a vignette if you venture out of your local administrative area.ALWAYS have ... Read More
Any advice welcome on buying second hand car? by jeanmandredeix
Over the next few weeks we will be looking to purchase a second hand car. We will use a dealers as they help you with registration etc? I know the mileage is often clocked and we are just hoping to find a reliable runaround.Any tips on what to look ...
What is the price of the car? If it's 10,000 BGN (~€5,113) or more you cannot pay for it, wholly or partly, in cash; that includes a deposit.Are you a resident, ie the holder of a residence permit? If so, you can register the vehicle personally ... Read More
DN visa in Bulgaria by Mike J1234
Hey,I want to apply for the DN visa in January. I'm trying to figure out - as a freelancer I don't always have contract with those I work with (most of my income is with a company which we have no contract), is it ok to not show contract? My ...
@Mike J1234 You should also be aware that anti-Israeli sentiment is on the increase in the Balkans.. Read More
Having Electric meter moved by Jules999
HiHas anybody ever had their electric meter moved from within their garden area to a post outside their house? And if so what was the cost incurred please? It's really inconvenient having it within the property / garden area, not only if you own ...
The new generation of meters are readable remotely, so siting isn't so critical anymore. The "battery back-up" of many alarm systems just powers the outdoor siren (and usually a strobe) in case of power failure, deliberate or not; an internal ... Read More
Having Electric meter moved by Jules999
HiHas anybody ever had their electric meter moved from within their garden area to a post outside their house? And if so what was the cost incurred please? It's really inconvenient having it within the property / garden area, not only if you own ...
Yes, but it's also convenient for prospective burglars to turn off the power to your house and camera/alarm system too.. Read More