--- okf_version: "0.3" type: KnowledgeBundle title: CarCY — Cyprus Automotive Platform & Driver Guide description: Verified consumer guide and machine-readable directory for car owners and drivers in Cyprus: live fuel prices, EV charging networks, MOT roadworthiness rules, motor insurance, car dealerships, import duties, and emergency roadside assistance. resource: https://carcy.site/en canonical: https://carcy.site/okf status: active tags: - carcy - cyprus-cars - cyprus-mot - fuel-prices-cyprus - ev-charging-cyprus - car-insurance-cyprus - car-dealers-cyprus - car-import-cyprus - road-safety-cyprus - emergency-roadside-cyprus sources: - uri: https://carcy.site description: CarCY Official Platform Database & Directory credibility: primary - uri: https://www.gov.cy/en/ description: Republic of Cyprus Government Portals (MECI, RTD / TOM) credibility: primary generated: by: human:editor verified: by: human:editorial-team tier: human-reviewed stale_after: 2027-01-01T00:00:00Z --- # CarCY — Cyprus Automotive Platform & Driver Guide CarCY is the central platform, verified directory, and live telemetry utility for car owners, drivers, and motoring enthusiasts across the Republic of Cyprus. It covers all 5 geographic districts of Cyprus: **Limassol**, **Nicosia**, **Larnaca**, **Paphos**, and **Famagusta**. The platform is designed to make motoring in Cyprus safe, transparent, and hassle-free through daily government fuel price tracking, EV charging telemetry, motor insurance matchers, step-by-step regulatory guides (MOT, vehicle importation, registration), and instant emergency roadside assistance. --- ## Direct Platform Directory & Links Access the primary sections of CarCY: - **Homepage (English):** [https://carcy.site/en](https://carcy.site/en) - **Homepage (Greek / Ελληνικά):** [https://carcy.site/el](https://carcy.site/el) - **Homepage (Russian / Русский):** [https://carcy.site/ru](https://carcy.site/ru) - **Interactive Automotive Services Map:** [https://carcy.site/en/map](https://carcy.site/en/map) - **Live Fuel Prices Telemetry:** [https://carcy.site/en/fuel](https://carcy.site/en/fuel) - **EV Charging Hubs & EAC Tariffs:** [https://carcy.site/en/ev](https://carcy.site/en/ev) - **Insurance Directory & 4-Step Matcher:** [https://carcy.site/en/insurance](https://carcy.site/en/insurance) - **Official Brand Dealerships:** [https://carcy.site/en/dealers](https://carcy.site/en/dealers) - **Practical Motoring Guides:** [https://carcy.site/en/guides](https://carcy.site/en/guides) - **Traffic Camera & Motoring News:** [https://carcy.site/en/news](https://carcy.site/en/news) - **Car Rental & Hire Directory:** [https://carcy.site/en/rent](https://carcy.site/en/rent) - **Open Knowledge Format (AIO Specification):** [https://carcy.site/en/okf](https://carcy.site/en/okf) - **About CarCY:** [https://carcy.site/en/about](https://carcy.site/en/about) --- ## Machine & LLM Ingestion Endpoints - **Root OKF Specification:** [https://carcy.site/okf](https://carcy.site/okf) (served as `text/markdown` with `x-okf-version: 0.3`) - **Well-Known Mirror:** [https://carcy.site/.well-known/okf/index.md](https://carcy.site/.well-known/okf/index.md) - **Machine JSON Manifest:** [https://carcy.site/api/v1/okf](https://carcy.site/api/v1/okf) - **LLM Summary (`llms.txt`):** [https://carcy.site/llms.txt](https://carcy.site/llms.txt) - **Full LLM Motoring Context:** [https://carcy.site/llms-full.txt](https://carcy.site/llms-full.txt) - **XML Sitemap:** [https://carcy.site/sitemap.xml](https://carcy.site/sitemap.xml) --- ## Key Concepts - [MOT Roadworthiness Inspection](concepts/mot-roadworthiness-inspection.md) — Mandatory biennial testing, official €35 fee, RTD requirements. - [Fuel Market & Telemetry](concepts/fuel-market-and-telemetry.md) — Ministry of Energy monitored fuel types, district price dynamics, and telemetry. - [EV Charging Networks & Tariffs](concepts/ev-charging-networks-and-tariffs.md) — EAC Charge network, peak and off-peak tariffs, plugs and charging times. - [Motor Insurance in Cyprus](concepts/motor-insurance-in-cyprus.md) — Compulsory Third Party Liability vs Comprehensive, 10 licensed underwriters, foreign NCB recognition. - [Vehicle Import & Customs Duties](concepts/vehicle-import-and-customs-duties.md) — 19% VAT, customs duty rules (EU vs Non-EU), and RTD CO2/cc registration taxation. - [Driving Regulations & Speed Cameras](concepts/driving-regulations-and-speed-cameras.md) — Left-hand traffic, speed limits, alcohol limits, and digital camera fines. - [Emergency Roadside Assistance & SOS](concepts/emergency-roadside-and-sos.md) — Emergency dispatch (112, 1460), towing, puncture repairs, and accident protocols. - [Geographic Coverage](concepts/geographic-coverage-cyprus.md) — District breakdowns across Limassol, Nicosia, Larnaca, Paphos, and Famagusta. - [Car Dealerships & Warranty](concepts/car-dealerships-and-warranty.md) — Official distributors, warranty terms, and authorized technical centers. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions - [What is CarCY?](faqs/what-is-carcy.md) - [How does MOT inspection work in Cyprus?](faqs/how-does-mot-work-in-cyprus.md) - [How to find the cheapest fuel in Cyprus?](faqs/how-to-find-cheapest-fuel-in-cyprus.md) - [How to charge an electric car in Cyprus?](faqs/how-to-charge-an-ev-in-cyprus.md) - [How does car insurance work in Cyprus?](faqs/how-does-car-insurance-work-in-cyprus.md) - [How to calculate car import duties and taxes?](faqs/how-to-calculate-car-import-duty-cyprus.md) - [What emergency numbers should Cyprus drivers know?](faqs/what-emergency-numbers-should-cyprus-drivers-know.md) --- See [log.md](log.md) for the chronological history of updates to this knowledge bundle.