Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 2:11pm
It’s not just driving a UK plated car that is the problem. Being on the Padrón makes you quasi-resident in Spain under Spanish law … and therefore liable for Spanish tax.
You could find AEAT chasing you for large sums in the future.
The other issue is of course that UK licences are now no longer valid for residents … see point about Padron making you quasi-resident.
If you’re non resident and on the Padrón, you should de-register as arguing with both DGT / Guardia Civil and Hacienda is an uphill struggle