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…

Top tips for preparing your RHD vehicle for a Spanish ITV test​

Top tips for preparing your RHD vehicle for a Spanish ITV test If you are importing a right-hand drive car from the UK, part of the registration process is a technical inspection (ITV) to ensure the vehicle is road worthy. When it comes to the time of the technical test, there are a few issues you…

What is a Ficha Tecnica Reducida?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPU0s41dRw0 What is a Ficha Tecnica Reducida? A ‘ficha tecnica reducida’ is a technical document which includes the specifications of a vehicle and is produced by a qualified technician. Amongst other things, it specifies the dimensions, power output, engine size, emissions, tyre specifications, the weight of the vehicle, VIN plate location and much more.  What…

The ITV Sticker – where to put it, what the colours mean and more!

When your car successfully passes its ITV – Inspección Tecníca de Vehículos – (Spanish equivalent to the MOT or DOT in the USA), along with the pass sheet, you’ll be given your official ITV sticker. Where to put your ITV sticker The sticker needs to go on the inside top right of your windscreen (or…