This thread fizzled out a while back, and we've all had other things to think about in the meantime so I feel sort of guilty to raise its ugly head again, but for those who hope to take cars abroad next year the deadline for applying for ECMT permits is only 2 weeks away - just enough time to get your applications in if not already done. Of course depending on "the deal" they may not be needed, but can we take that chance? Unusually clear guidance here:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ecmt-int...content=weekly
If you look at exemptions listed on page 11 of the User Guide
https://www.itf-oecd.org/sites/defau.../13mqguide.pdf it says quite clearly that sports event transport is only exempt from permits if it's non-commercial or the vehicle - including trailer - is less than 3.5 tonnes so unless you're transporting your own cars it's my view that everything else will need permits.
As we've comprehensively p****d off the EU I doubt if we can expect much leniency from enforcement agencies!