What is an ITV test and when do I need one?

The ITV (Inspección técnica de vehículos) is the Spanish vehicle roadworthiness test, like the MOT in the UK. The frequency of  the test depends on the category and age of the vehicle. Once you have imported a vehicle into Spain (or if you already have one registered in Spain), it’s liable for periodic inspections. Most…

Registering a right-hand drive car in Spain

Reasons why its a good idea to register a right hand drive car in Spain. Thousands of people every take the decision to bring a car from the UK and register it in Spain. Whether it’s because they are moving to Spain or because they have a holiday home here and want a vehicle to…

Getting Spanish residency on lockdown

Covid 19 – the Corona virus has suddenly thrown Brexit into a distant memory as it has rampaged through Spain. For a lot of Brits who have recently come to live and take advantage of the transition period, or are planning to come, a massive spanner has been thrown in the works.  With the sudden…

Registering a vehicle in Spain after Brexit

It could be a lot more costly than you think! With the negotiations continuing between the EU and UK regarding post Brexit trade, no one really knows yet, what changes there may be that how this will affect the people bringing in and registering of their vehicles from the UK into Spain post- Brexit. To…

Residency in Spain for British Citizens and that little green card

Another day, another residency this morning in Malaga. After visiting ‘Extranjeria’  (foreigners department), who issue the Residency in Spain for British Citizens and that little green card called a Certificado de Registro de Ciudadano de la Unión. It feels like one of those absurd Facebook posts with a futuristic image and the caption  “The year is…