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Is it still necessary to have to change to Spanish plates to keep a British registered car in Spain?
Asked on 25 July 2009 by
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Honest John
Yes, of course it is, to keep the car there legally. But a new law from January 2009 requires that only Spanish residents can register cars in Spain, so you have to decide whether to establish your residency there or not. More in "Motoring in Spain” THIRD EDITION (ISBN No. 978-84-611-9278-6), by Brian J Deller. More at www.spainvia.com/motoringinspain.htm
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