Does anyone know how a foreign person living overseas, who own property in Italy, can go about buying a car. Do they have to have a permesso di sorgiorno, even if they buy a car from a private person, without going through a car dealer? I met a couple who would like to buy a car and leave it here in Italy, for when they visit their holiday home avoiding paying expensive rental rates. Also, if they live outside of Italy,, is there someone who would offer car insurance to cover their car in Italy?