Driving in spain - Page 2

Vera if you haven't already take a look at this site as has easy to understand guides on just about everything: 

https://blog.abacoadvisers.com/registering-uk-car-spain/

https://blog.abacoadvisers.com/

Hi and thank you for your assistance

You will pay import tax you will need the plates changed. Head lights and speedo 

That's if you are keeping it in Spain

If you didn't apply for a driving licence before the end of December 2021

You will have to take a test

Thery is in English 

Test is with a Spanish driver instructor 

But a driving test will take place. As I have just had my money back  using a solicitor as my licence will never be just swapped for a Spanish licence unless test so got my money back. Moved back to uk now. 

Lot of work then😭

I moved to Spain 3 years ago and brought my much loved Beamer. It was very expensive to matriculate onto Spanish plates, 600 for the headlights alone, and nowadays you'd have import tax as well as all the other fees and hassle. In hindsight I made a mistake and should have sold it in the UK. I would think very carefully about bringing a UK car and not just matriculation costs- remember you'll always be driving from the ' wrong' side. Yes, Spanish cars are not cheap but they do hold their value very well 

Looks like i will have to buy a property near all amenities&a bus service or pay a l9cal to be my taxinservice on occasions i need a car🤣

Hello

There is no buses in Albox or trains

O/overa is the nearest bus station

Thank you electric bike it is then🤣

That's a good choice Vera, there are a couple of buses to/from Albox to Baza and H-O but not at very convenient times and certainly none servicing the smaller towns/villages.  You can buy a cheap car here under 3K plus the transfer fee on top.  Property in or edge of town or a village with all amenities probably your best bet.  Don't be put off!

Andy