Passing a driving theory test in Spain – True stories

You can’t beat a good true story! Many thanks to our client Colin Pope for taking time out to write a detailed account of his experience when passing his theory test in Spain, Over to you Colin: ”So you thought you’d do the test ! Not sure about you but we got fed up with…

How long can you drive a foreign plated car in Spain before registering it

How long can you drive a foreign plated car in Spain before registering it?  It’s a question that is raised over and over again on social media, and we’re asked almost every week – ‘’How long can you drive a foreign-plated car in Spain before having to  register it?’’ There are hundreds of blogs out…

Top tips on passing an ITV test in Spain

Check out our YouTube Video about passing an ITV inspection in Spain In the video, Chris Goodacre gives you an overview and explains the basics of what is checked on your vehicle at in ITV inspection in Spain, including: Keep an eye on the illuminated panel for your registration number, make sure you don’t miss…

Passing a driving test in Spain

Upticks client Ruth shares her experience of passing a driving test in Spain. This year we are adding a new category to our news feed, ‘Client Experiences’, in the hope that we can give you a first-hand insight into what it’s really like for people moving to Spain for the first time, and the different…

Tyres and passing the ITV: Upsticks top tips on all things tyres

Tyres are one of the most scrutinized aspects of the ITV inspection. Here are Upsticks top tips on what the technicians are looking for and how to avoid a fail. General condition of tyres AND rims, visual check The first thing on the list is a visual check of the tyres and the rims. A…