Registering cars in Spain
Discussion
My cars have just cleared customs in Spain from outside of the EU.
Does anyone have experience, advice or tips on registering, MOT equivalent, insurance, etc, in Spain?
I have seen a couple of companies offering a full "on the road" service advertised, has anyone had any experience with such a company?
Thanks in advance for any help or criticism or indeed any other random irrelevant replies.
Does anyone have experience, advice or tips on registering, MOT equivalent, insurance, etc, in Spain?
I have seen a couple of companies offering a full "on the road" service advertised, has anyone had any experience with such a company?
Thanks in advance for any help or criticism or indeed any other random irrelevant replies.
I think this FAQ covers all you need to know (and more!)
Why do I need to register my British plated vehicle in Spain?
Simple really, It's the law to do so If you are considered a resident. You are no longer considered a tourist if you have spent more than 3 months in one visit.
I've been told and read that taking a RHD car to Spain isn't the best of ideas is that True?
Correct, a RHD car in a LHD country can be a hassle and more importantly dangerous, Simply put a LHD countries road layout has not been designed with any thought for RHD cars and why should it? Then you have the extra hassle of toll barriers, parking, resell value, etc.
If you need a vehicle to aid your move or so you can be mobile from the moment you arrive in Spain then I would strongly suggest purchasing a LHD car in the UK.
However, if you are moving on a strict budget and your vehicle is quite old and has been reliable to you then it is always better with the devil you know than the devil you don't!
I've heard that RHD commercial vehicles can not be registered in Spain at all is this true?
Correct for safety reasons RHD commercial vehicles are not allowed to be registered in Spain, this also includes trucks like Toyota Vigo/Hilux and Nissan Narava types.
It is also worth checking before you leave if you have what is considered a RHD dual-purpose vehicle, A Vehicle that has 2 versions one for Commercial and one for Normal use such as the Citroen Berlingo & Renault Kangoo.
What are the differences between registering a British RHD or LHD car?
Nothing apart from if your LHD vehicle still has the LHD headlights/rear fog attached or with it then you do not have the extra expense of paying for new lights and installation.
What is a Certificate of Conformity paper? I hear It mentioned a lot when talking about registration?
A Certificate of Conformity (C.O.C) is a certificate that proves the vehicle obeys all the EU laws and regulations at the point of its first registration. This certificate is ONLY available to vehicles that were built within the last 10-12 years and were first registered within an EU country.
Example: A vehicle purchased from a BMW main dealer in the UK or Spain will have one available. However, a vehicle purchased from a BMW main dealer in the USA will not even if both cars were sitting next to eachother in the assembly plant this does not matter, all that matters is the origin of first registration.
You can register what is called a 'grey import' but it is harder and should be avoided if you want an easy life.
What happens if my vehicle is older than 10-12 years old so will not have a C.O.C document available?
You may still be able to contact the manufacturer and ask for a Certificate of Compliance which gives a detailed list of the vehicle but will not have any EU type approval, this can still be used to aid registration.
What other personal documentation will I need before going any further?
You will need the original UK V5 registration document, your passport, your residencey card/certificate, N.I.E number.
Also if you have an original bill of sale to your name that is quite usefull in proving how long you have owned the vehicle to bypass the first registration tax.
What is import duty? I thought there was no such thing within the EU community?
There is no 'Import Duty' in Spain, however there is a first registration tax that every vehicle has to pay, not just imported ones.
However if you have owned the vehicle for more than six months you do not have to pay it, this can normally be proven by the V5 document and if you have it the original bill of sale.
If you have problems in this area you can contact the British consulate who can supply you a document called a Baja Consular which is a sworn statement showing how long you have owned the vehicle for. This unfortunately they charge around €150 for but if it means saving hundreds or thousands of euros in first registration tax it is a small price to pay.
If I have to pay the first registration tax how much will it cost?
As of 1st Jan 2008 the method of calculating the tax has changed significantly and is now based on Co2 emissions.
To calculate the cost they have to come up with a base figure of how much they say your car is worth. This is done in exactly the same way as the previous way which is to take into consideration the : Age, Make/Model & Fuel Type.
And now the level of taxation is based on the Co2 output table below :
CO2 emission of less than : 120 g/Km = 0% of the vehicle value
CO2 emission of between : 120-160 g/Km = 4.75% of the vehicle value
CO2 emission of between : 160-200g/Km = 9.75% of the vehicle value
CO2 emission of more than : 200g/Km = 14.75% of the vehicle value
Examples:
1> If you have a vehicle that is worth €1000 and has a Co2 reading of 110 g/km then you pay nothing.
2> If you have a vehicle that is worth €1000 and has a Co2 reading of 220 g/km then you pay €147.50
For motorcycles it's still based on CC for bikes with less than 250cc it's free and for above it is 12% of its considered value.
If you wish to find out the level of Co2 your vehicle has then if it is a modern vehicle (2001 onwards) it will be on your V5 document if not it will be on your Certificate of Conformity or your Certificate of Compliance.
Do I have to pay any further IVA (VAT) when I register the vehicle?
The EU law states that if the vehicle has had the tax paid on it in another member state and the vehicle is more than six months old AND has more than 6000KM's then you are not liable to pay further tax on the vehicle. However, this does not include any first registration taxes.
Can I pay a Gestor to do all the paperwork for me?
Yes you can and I would strongly suggest you do so, as one false move or hold up can result in you possibly paying the first registration tax.
However they will charge on average €250-300 to do it, based on you doing steps 1-5 below yourself.
Do I need Spanish insurance on my vehicle to obtain Spanish registration?
A lot of the time you are not asked to provide insurance details when registering your vehicle, but if you are your UK Insurance will serve no purpose.
You will have to contact a Spanish insurer that will issue you insurance based on the vehicles chassis number (also known as VIN) which can be found in your V5 document.
However you MUST by law obtain insurance from a Spanish company the moment your vehicle is registered and if you have had to get insurance based on the chassis number then you must get that changed over to your new license plate details.
What is the process of registration or being Matriculated as it is known in Spain?
Firstly, like anything in Spain there is no 100% way of doing something, there will be slightly different rules/employees understanding of the rules from place to place. So this should just been taken as a generic guide and not fact.
Step 1: Make sure your vehicle has LHD headlights and the rear fog light is on the correct side, it can also be in the middle if that is where the manufacturer originally designed it to be. You also have to make sure that the speedo has a read-out that is also in KM/H (KPH) too. This can be confusing to a lot of people but basically if 'how fast' you're going has a KM/H(KPH) readout (it can be dual MPH/KPH) then that is fine. Your vehicle does not need to record distances in KM's (ie how far you've travelled) to gain registration.
In most cases the front bumper will need to come off to replace headlights and sometimes the wiring needs to be rerouted to change the rear fog light if the vehicle is RHD. So if this sounds beyond your abilities get someone to do it for you.
Step 2: Look at your paperwork to see if your vehicle comes with a C.O.C document if it was built before 2006/7 the chances are it will not have one automatically, but one can be obtained by contacting the manufacturer directly. Normally you have to ask for the homologation department. There is normally a fee for this document anything from £50-120 or €75-150
However if you have a LHD UK plated vehicle then one is bound to be with your documents as it would have been needed to gain UK registration in the first place.
Step 3: You will now need a Tecnico to make a report called a "Ficha Technica" or "Ficha Reducida" This cross references all the information from the C.O.C or Compliance certificate to make sure the vehicle still holds true to it. Any modifications to the vehicle from the original spec will in most cases need to be reverted back to standard before the report will be granted.
The inspection can take anything from 30 mins to 3 hours to carry out and do not be surprised if you see the person actually measure the vehicles length, width and height and compare it to the documents. The report can take anything from the same day to up to 5 days in some cases to be ready for collection.
This is not to say some modifications will not make it pass or go unnoticed, but the safe and fast route would be to have a completely standard vehicle.
Step 4: Now armed with your Ficha Technica, your UK V5 and identification, book a test at your local ITV station and obtain an ITV (MOT) for the vehicle.
Step 5: Now go to your Gestor and give them all the documentation you have got and let them submit the paperwork or proceed to Step6.
Step 6: Tax(IVA) & first registration tax ; Even if you do not have any IVA or the first reg tax to pay you still need a piece of paper to say so! So now this is where it gets confusing!
It is different from place to place, region to region but the best place to start is your local town hall to find out where you have to obtain tax clearance. It will either be in a tax office building or in fact within the Town hall itself, you may have to travel to a main districts town hall to obtain the clearance documentation or to find out where the tax office is.
If you do have IVA or first reg tax payable they will issue you with an invoice which in most cases can then be paid at a bank that is declared on the paperwork itself. Remember always always keep receipts for everything you do.
If you have problems proving you are not liable for the first registration tax then get your 'local' British Consulate involved who should be able to supply you with a sworn statement saying that you have owned the vehicle for more than six months, as always, at a cost (see above)
Step 7: Again depending on area, Take everything you have including your tax clearance documents to Traffico and fill in the associated forms, pay the costs (First reg costs and road tax) or pick them up to take home to get translated before you fill them in. Once you have submitted the forms to Traffico it can take anything from the same day to 2 weeks to get the paperwork back so you can have a fully Legal Spanish vehicle.
(C) www.myspain.es
Why do I need to register my British plated vehicle in Spain?
Simple really, It's the law to do so If you are considered a resident. You are no longer considered a tourist if you have spent more than 3 months in one visit.
I've been told and read that taking a RHD car to Spain isn't the best of ideas is that True?
Correct, a RHD car in a LHD country can be a hassle and more importantly dangerous, Simply put a LHD countries road layout has not been designed with any thought for RHD cars and why should it? Then you have the extra hassle of toll barriers, parking, resell value, etc.
If you need a vehicle to aid your move or so you can be mobile from the moment you arrive in Spain then I would strongly suggest purchasing a LHD car in the UK.
However, if you are moving on a strict budget and your vehicle is quite old and has been reliable to you then it is always better with the devil you know than the devil you don't!
I've heard that RHD commercial vehicles can not be registered in Spain at all is this true?
Correct for safety reasons RHD commercial vehicles are not allowed to be registered in Spain, this also includes trucks like Toyota Vigo/Hilux and Nissan Narava types.
It is also worth checking before you leave if you have what is considered a RHD dual-purpose vehicle, A Vehicle that has 2 versions one for Commercial and one for Normal use such as the Citroen Berlingo & Renault Kangoo.
What are the differences between registering a British RHD or LHD car?
Nothing apart from if your LHD vehicle still has the LHD headlights/rear fog attached or with it then you do not have the extra expense of paying for new lights and installation.
What is a Certificate of Conformity paper? I hear It mentioned a lot when talking about registration?
A Certificate of Conformity (C.O.C) is a certificate that proves the vehicle obeys all the EU laws and regulations at the point of its first registration. This certificate is ONLY available to vehicles that were built within the last 10-12 years and were first registered within an EU country.
Example: A vehicle purchased from a BMW main dealer in the UK or Spain will have one available. However, a vehicle purchased from a BMW main dealer in the USA will not even if both cars were sitting next to eachother in the assembly plant this does not matter, all that matters is the origin of first registration.
You can register what is called a 'grey import' but it is harder and should be avoided if you want an easy life.
What happens if my vehicle is older than 10-12 years old so will not have a C.O.C document available?
You may still be able to contact the manufacturer and ask for a Certificate of Compliance which gives a detailed list of the vehicle but will not have any EU type approval, this can still be used to aid registration.
What other personal documentation will I need before going any further?
You will need the original UK V5 registration document, your passport, your residencey card/certificate, N.I.E number.
Also if you have an original bill of sale to your name that is quite usefull in proving how long you have owned the vehicle to bypass the first registration tax.
What is import duty? I thought there was no such thing within the EU community?
There is no 'Import Duty' in Spain, however there is a first registration tax that every vehicle has to pay, not just imported ones.
However if you have owned the vehicle for more than six months you do not have to pay it, this can normally be proven by the V5 document and if you have it the original bill of sale.
If you have problems in this area you can contact the British consulate who can supply you a document called a Baja Consular which is a sworn statement showing how long you have owned the vehicle for. This unfortunately they charge around €150 for but if it means saving hundreds or thousands of euros in first registration tax it is a small price to pay.
If I have to pay the first registration tax how much will it cost?
As of 1st Jan 2008 the method of calculating the tax has changed significantly and is now based on Co2 emissions.
To calculate the cost they have to come up with a base figure of how much they say your car is worth. This is done in exactly the same way as the previous way which is to take into consideration the : Age, Make/Model & Fuel Type.
And now the level of taxation is based on the Co2 output table below :
CO2 emission of less than : 120 g/Km = 0% of the vehicle value
CO2 emission of between : 120-160 g/Km = 4.75% of the vehicle value
CO2 emission of between : 160-200g/Km = 9.75% of the vehicle value
CO2 emission of more than : 200g/Km = 14.75% of the vehicle value
Examples:
1> If you have a vehicle that is worth €1000 and has a Co2 reading of 110 g/km then you pay nothing.
2> If you have a vehicle that is worth €1000 and has a Co2 reading of 220 g/km then you pay €147.50
For motorcycles it's still based on CC for bikes with less than 250cc it's free and for above it is 12% of its considered value.
If you wish to find out the level of Co2 your vehicle has then if it is a modern vehicle (2001 onwards) it will be on your V5 document if not it will be on your Certificate of Conformity or your Certificate of Compliance.
Do I have to pay any further IVA (VAT) when I register the vehicle?
The EU law states that if the vehicle has had the tax paid on it in another member state and the vehicle is more than six months old AND has more than 6000KM's then you are not liable to pay further tax on the vehicle. However, this does not include any first registration taxes.
Can I pay a Gestor to do all the paperwork for me?
Yes you can and I would strongly suggest you do so, as one false move or hold up can result in you possibly paying the first registration tax.
However they will charge on average €250-300 to do it, based on you doing steps 1-5 below yourself.
Do I need Spanish insurance on my vehicle to obtain Spanish registration?
A lot of the time you are not asked to provide insurance details when registering your vehicle, but if you are your UK Insurance will serve no purpose.
You will have to contact a Spanish insurer that will issue you insurance based on the vehicles chassis number (also known as VIN) which can be found in your V5 document.
However you MUST by law obtain insurance from a Spanish company the moment your vehicle is registered and if you have had to get insurance based on the chassis number then you must get that changed over to your new license plate details.
What is the process of registration or being Matriculated as it is known in Spain?
Firstly, like anything in Spain there is no 100% way of doing something, there will be slightly different rules/employees understanding of the rules from place to place. So this should just been taken as a generic guide and not fact.
Step 1: Make sure your vehicle has LHD headlights and the rear fog light is on the correct side, it can also be in the middle if that is where the manufacturer originally designed it to be. You also have to make sure that the speedo has a read-out that is also in KM/H (KPH) too. This can be confusing to a lot of people but basically if 'how fast' you're going has a KM/H(KPH) readout (it can be dual MPH/KPH) then that is fine. Your vehicle does not need to record distances in KM's (ie how far you've travelled) to gain registration.
In most cases the front bumper will need to come off to replace headlights and sometimes the wiring needs to be rerouted to change the rear fog light if the vehicle is RHD. So if this sounds beyond your abilities get someone to do it for you.
Step 2: Look at your paperwork to see if your vehicle comes with a C.O.C document if it was built before 2006/7 the chances are it will not have one automatically, but one can be obtained by contacting the manufacturer directly. Normally you have to ask for the homologation department. There is normally a fee for this document anything from £50-120 or €75-150
However if you have a LHD UK plated vehicle then one is bound to be with your documents as it would have been needed to gain UK registration in the first place.
Step 3: You will now need a Tecnico to make a report called a "Ficha Technica" or "Ficha Reducida" This cross references all the information from the C.O.C or Compliance certificate to make sure the vehicle still holds true to it. Any modifications to the vehicle from the original spec will in most cases need to be reverted back to standard before the report will be granted.
The inspection can take anything from 30 mins to 3 hours to carry out and do not be surprised if you see the person actually measure the vehicles length, width and height and compare it to the documents. The report can take anything from the same day to up to 5 days in some cases to be ready for collection.
This is not to say some modifications will not make it pass or go unnoticed, but the safe and fast route would be to have a completely standard vehicle.
Step 4: Now armed with your Ficha Technica, your UK V5 and identification, book a test at your local ITV station and obtain an ITV (MOT) for the vehicle.
Step 5: Now go to your Gestor and give them all the documentation you have got and let them submit the paperwork or proceed to Step6.
Step 6: Tax(IVA) & first registration tax ; Even if you do not have any IVA or the first reg tax to pay you still need a piece of paper to say so! So now this is where it gets confusing!
It is different from place to place, region to region but the best place to start is your local town hall to find out where you have to obtain tax clearance. It will either be in a tax office building or in fact within the Town hall itself, you may have to travel to a main districts town hall to obtain the clearance documentation or to find out where the tax office is.
If you do have IVA or first reg tax payable they will issue you with an invoice which in most cases can then be paid at a bank that is declared on the paperwork itself. Remember always always keep receipts for everything you do.
If you have problems proving you are not liable for the first registration tax then get your 'local' British Consulate involved who should be able to supply you with a sworn statement saying that you have owned the vehicle for more than six months, as always, at a cost (see above)
Step 7: Again depending on area, Take everything you have including your tax clearance documents to Traffico and fill in the associated forms, pay the costs (First reg costs and road tax) or pick them up to take home to get translated before you fill them in. Once you have submitted the forms to Traffico it can take anything from the same day to 2 weeks to get the paperwork back so you can have a fully Legal Spanish vehicle.
(C) www.myspain.es
I've been thinking about getting a car for my place out there - theres some chaps who'll look after it for 600 euros pa. I'm not a resident so the plan would be to keep it UK registered and bring it back a month a year for MOT and tax good excuse for a stop in Cuenca and another in Bilbao, Siguenza or even Manzanares
Hi Jasper,
It sounds like you've got enough of a fleet (from your profile) to just dump one at your Spanish place!
I've come across a contact with contacts, apparently (
) who can help to Spaniard our cars, if you see what I'm saying.
FWIW, he's looking to move his Caddy Escalade (MY2004, I believe) if you're interested or know anyone else who might be interested.
He reckons he bought it as an investment!!!
I hope it was dirt cheap... snigger
It sounds like you've got enough of a fleet (from your profile) to just dump one at your Spanish place!
I've come across a contact with contacts, apparently (
) who can help to Spaniard our cars, if you see what I'm saying.FWIW, he's looking to move his Caddy Escalade (MY2004, I believe) if you're interested or know anyone else who might be interested.
He reckons he bought it as an investment!!!
I hope it was dirt cheap... snigger
Looks like a good bit of information their 
I took my left hand BMW over a few years ago did not have to put it on spanish plates , got a spanish mot and drove it on my english insurance for cover over spain , now my insurance company wont insure me to use it occasonaly when I go over their !! still looking for an insurance company in spain to cover me only when I visit which is finding to be difficult ...
Ste
I took my left hand BMW over a few years ago did not have to put it on spanish plates , got a spanish mot and drove it on my english insurance for cover over spain , now my insurance company wont insure me to use it occasonaly when I go over their !! still looking for an insurance company in spain to cover me only when I visit which is finding to be difficult ...Ste
stesrg said:
Looks like a good bit of information their I took my left hand BMW over a few years ago did not have to put it on spanish plates , got a spanish mot and drove it on my english insurance for cover over spain , now my insurance company wont insure me to use it occasonaly when I go over their !! still looking for an insurance company in spain to cover me only when I visit which is finding to be difficult ...
Ste
I wish you the best of luck, please let me know how you get on as any info in this area will help. I took my left hand BMW over a few years ago did not have to put it on spanish plates , got a spanish mot and drove it on my english insurance for cover over spain , now my insurance company wont insure me to use it occasonaly when I go over their !! still looking for an insurance company in spain to cover me only when I visit which is finding to be difficult ...Ste
stesrg said:
Looks like a good bit of information their I took my left hand BMW over a few years ago did not have to put it on spanish plates , got a spanish mot and drove it on my english insurance for cover over spain , now my insurance company wont insure me to use it occasonaly when I go over their !! still looking for an insurance company in spain to cover me only when I visit which is finding to be difficult ...
Ste
Possibly "Norwich Insurance" in Gibraltar they used to insure cars registered in the U.K. worth a shot. I took my left hand BMW over a few years ago did not have to put it on spanish plates , got a spanish mot and drove it on my english insurance for cover over spain , now my insurance company wont insure me to use it occasonaly when I go over their !! still looking for an insurance company in spain to cover me only when I visit which is finding to be difficult ...Ste
Sorry I don't have a number.
Or if you live on the Costa del Sol, go to San Pedro de Alcantara and on the N340 driving towards Estepona once you go under the Arch you can turn right into Guadalmins, at that point as you turn right,turn left up a slight rise to the shopping area bear left into the front and next to "Barclays Bank" is a Insurance broker called Guadalmina Services ask for Mino he will sort out most peoples problems from arranging licences, Insurance,Changing cars onto Spanish plates, etc ect.
He has been there virtually all the time that I have lived in Spain and is extremely reliable.
He is a HD rider and Porshe fanatic.
Best of luck
Kneetrembler said:
Or if you live on the Costa del Sol, go to San Pedro de Alcantara and on the N340 driving towards Estepona once you go under the Arch you can turn right into Guadalmins, at that point as you turn right,turn left up a slight rise to the shopping area bear left into the front and next to "Barclays Bank" is a Insurance broker called Guadalmina Services ask for Mino he will sort out most peoples problems from arranging licences, Insurance,Changing cars onto Spanish plates, etc ect.
He has been there virtually all the time that I have lived in Spain and is extremely reliable.
He is a HD rider and Porshe fanatic.
Best of luck
Hi Neil,He has been there virtually all the time that I have lived in Spain and is extremely reliable.
He is a HD rider and Porshe fanatic.
Best of luck
This could be extremely useful to me as I do live a little bit inland from the the Costa Del Sol and I am having quite a few probs in this area.
Please tell me you have a number for Mino and that he ablo Ingles (not essential but would help).
Thanks in advance.
V.
(Owner of possibly the only HSV Senator MY2006 in Spain, or even the whole of the EU, including the UK???!!!)
Vanya said:
Kneetrembler said:
Or if you live on the Costa del Sol, go to San Pedro de Alcantara and on the N340 driving towards Estepona once you go under the Arch you can turn right into Guadalmins, at that point as you turn right,turn left up a slight rise to the shopping area bear left into the front and next to "Barclays Bank" is a Insurance broker called Guadalmina Services ask for Mino he will sort out most peoples problems from arranging licences, Insurance,Changing cars onto Spanish plates, etc ect.
He has been there virtually all the time that I have lived in Spain and is extremely reliable.
He is a HD rider and Porshe fanatic.
Best of luck
Hi Neil,He has been there virtually all the time that I have lived in Spain and is extremely reliable.
He is a HD rider and Porshe fanatic.
Best of luck
This could be extremely useful to me as I do live a little bit inland from the the Costa Del Sol and I am having quite a few probs in this area.
Please tell me you have a number for Mino and that he ablo Ingles (not essential but would help).
Thanks in advance.
V.
(Owner of possibly the only HSV Senator MY2006 in Spain, or even the whole of the EU, including the UK???!!!)
No probs Mino Guadalmina Services 952 887495 and he and all his staff speak english.
Really helpful and genuinely nice bloke.
All the best I get down that way a couple of times a year to pay the Hacienda so maybe a meet and a beer
Vanya, are you an Aussie? Not too many people know what your car is besides Aussies.
I'm building in Montemayor, about 10 minutes from the Marbella Arch, which sounds like its a short hop from you. The house will be ready this year, so maybe we can hook up for a coffee.
I'm looking at this thread because I intend taking a car from the UK to Spain, so its quite useful.
Best of luck.
Rgds,
Rob
I'm building in Montemayor, about 10 minutes from the Marbella Arch, which sounds like its a short hop from you. The house will be ready this year, so maybe we can hook up for a coffee.
I'm looking at this thread because I intend taking a car from the UK to Spain, so its quite useful.
Best of luck.
Rgds,
Rob
Edited by big_rob_sydney on Saturday 2nd January 02:01
Hello all,
I have recently become aware of bike powered cars, in particular Smarts with GSXR or Hayabusa engines. Brilliant video of one outgunning a Ferrari on Youtube and 0 - 60 in 4 secs.
Can anyone shed any light on obtaining one for road use legally here in Spain.
I am aware that kits are available but don't fancy going down that route just in case it's not legal or there's red tape issues at the end of the build to get it on the road.
Was wondering about obtaining one in the UK (left hander) and then driving it over to be matriculated onto Spanish plates.
Theory being that if it has UK MOT, is UK road legal etc then surely should be a bit more straightforward than trying to build one in Spain and then get it registered?
If I can sort this then just have to find a Spanish insurer and then I know what I'll be shopping for next time I'm in Blighty.
Any advice much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Danny.
PS. If you haven't seen it yet just type Smart Vs Ferrari on Youtube. I still can't believe I want to buy a Smart
I have recently become aware of bike powered cars, in particular Smarts with GSXR or Hayabusa engines. Brilliant video of one outgunning a Ferrari on Youtube and 0 - 60 in 4 secs.
Can anyone shed any light on obtaining one for road use legally here in Spain.
I am aware that kits are available but don't fancy going down that route just in case it's not legal or there's red tape issues at the end of the build to get it on the road.
Was wondering about obtaining one in the UK (left hander) and then driving it over to be matriculated onto Spanish plates.
Theory being that if it has UK MOT, is UK road legal etc then surely should be a bit more straightforward than trying to build one in Spain and then get it registered?
If I can sort this then just have to find a Spanish insurer and then I know what I'll be shopping for next time I'm in Blighty.
Any advice much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Danny.
PS. If you haven't seen it yet just type Smart Vs Ferrari on Youtube. I still can't believe I want to buy a Smart
big_rob_sydney said:
Vanya, are you an Aussie? Not too many people know what your car is besides Aussies.
I'm building in Montemayor, about 10 minutes from the Marbella Arch, which sounds like its a short hop from you. The house will be ready this year, so maybe we can hook up for a coffee.
I'm looking at this thread because I intend taking a car from the UK to Spain, so its quite useful.
Best of luck.
Rgds,
Rob
Hi Rob,I'm building in Montemayor, about 10 minutes from the Marbella Arch, which sounds like its a short hop from you. The house will be ready this year, so maybe we can hook up for a coffee.
I'm looking at this thread because I intend taking a car from the UK to Spain, so its quite useful.
Best of luck.
Rgds,
Rob
Edited by big_rob_sydney on Saturday 2nd January 02:01
No, not an aussie, just worked in WA for a while.
I´m not far from the Marbella to Cartama road (A355) in Coin.
I´d be glad to hook up for a coffee and chat.
Cheers,
V.
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