How to get a Spanish Vehicle Report from DGT A Spanish vehicle report or Spanish car history check ‘Informe de Vehículo’, is essential before buying a second-hand vehicle in Spain. Get a report for €15 Buying a second-hand car in Spain can be a stressful affair. Compared to other countries, the process is much more …
Buying a Spanish-registered Vehicle in the UK A lot of people have thanked us for our recent post advising how to dodge problems when buying a second hand car in Spain. However, we’ve had a few clients recently that have bought LHD Spanish-registered cars from the UK and have had problems transferring ownership. This article …
How to Take an ITV Test in Spain The ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) in Spain is known as an MOT in the UK. It checks your vehicles roadworthiness. Taking an ITV test in Spain can be quite a daunting experience for foreigners, especially if it’s your first time. We have made a guide below …
Problems When Buying a Used Car in Spain We have recently had many clients that have had trouble transferring car ownership. The Spanish car registration system is much more complicated than in many other countries. So… I thought I would write this post to highlight a couple of the key problems people face when they …
Changing UK driving licence to a Spanish One 2023 *Updated 18 May 2023 UK to Spanish Driving Licence Approved at Last! Spanish ministers have finally approved the exchange of UK to Spanish driving licences for residents. From the 16th March, residents with a UK licence can drive legally in Spain again. They have six months …
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Vehicle Ownership Transfer in Spain Explained Simply So, how much is it? The cost of a vehicle ownership transfer (transferencia o cambio de titularidad del vehículo) is €55.70* (mopeds €27.85) for registration, which you pay at the Jefatura de Tráfico Office. On top of this is the 4% transfer tax (in Andalusia). This is worked …
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Car Registration Tax Increase in Spain As if 2021 wasn’t hard enough for Spanish residents, they have now had an increase in car registration tax. From January 1 2022 the price hike will add an average of €1000 per car. This is the result of the new WLTP ( World Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure) …