Understanding the ITV Test: Common Failures for Right-Hand Drive Vehicles in Spain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb0PPFSqpD8 If you’re planning to take your right-hand drive (RHD) vehicle to Spain and register it onto Spanish plates, it’s crucial to find out as much as you can about the ITV test – Spain’s equivalent of the MOT. This technical inspection ensures that vehicles meet the country’s safety and environmental standards. Unfortunately, many UK…

Registering a Car in Spain: Navigating the change to Spanish Insurance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70lfO8heZog&t=5s Moving to Spain with a UK-registered vehicle? One of the key steps in the relocation process is understanding when and how to swap from UK to Spanish car insurance. This is Upsticks guide to help you navigate this essential aspect of your Spanish adventure. Starting with UK Insurance Most UK insurers offer a coverage…

How to calculate Special Registration Tax when registering a vehicle in Spain

When registering a vehicle in Spain, you will need to pay (or waive in some cases) the Special Registration Tax. For the purpose of this article, we are going to look at cars and 4x4s (Turismos y Todo Terrenos in Spanish) on mainland Spain.Motorbikes, bikes, motorhomes, historic vehicles, commercial/large vehicles and vehicles being registered in…