When talking to clients for the first time, we find that there is always a lot of confusion regarding the taxes that you have to pay when registering a vehicle in Spain and putting it on Spanish plates. Each individual’s circumstances are different, whether it be that they have owned the vehicle for more than…
If you are driving a Spanish registered vehicle in Spain, there are four mandatory documents you must carry in the car. A valid driving licence the vehicle’s Permiso de Circulación the Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica del Vehículo Up to date ITV pass certificate if applicable You need to carry the originals with you at all…
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…
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…
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…
