Registering cars in Spain

[Vanya]

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.

[Vanya]

Many thanks Andy, difficult to see what that lot doesn't cover!

Again, thanks alot.

[Vanya]

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

[Vanya]

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.

[Vanya]

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,
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]

Many thanks Neil, I'll give him a call when I get the final documents on the cars through from Customs.
I look forward to a possible meet... maybe I'll be in the Senator by then!?

[Vanya]

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

Edited by big_rob_sydney on Saturday 2nd January 02:01

Hi Rob,
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.