Taking your vehicle for an ITV test in Spain – all you need to know
All you need to know about taking your vehicle through the ITV test process in Spain
Category: Driving in Spain
What taxes do you need to pay when registering a vehicle in Spain?
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…
Essential documents to carry in your car when driving in Spain
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…
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…