Buying in Spain

We are in a similar position to your contributor regarding part time living in Spain. However, we live in the South in the Andalucia region, and bought a car, Spanish registered, 18 months ago. The...

How much will it cost to convert my 2005 Citroen Picasso for European headlights?

I need to change the headlights of my 2005 Citroen Picasso 1.6 as I would like to import the car to Spain. Can you give me an idea of the cost and where I could buy the units?

Where can I get insurance for extended overseas travel?

Following retirement, my wife and I intend to stay in Spain for a few months each year, involving stays of up to three months. We'll be driving there and back via France probably three times annually....

Can I drive through Spain on runflat tyres with no spare wheel?

I am travelling to Spain by car and I understand that it is obligatory to carry a spare wheel. I have runflat tyres and also carry a tyre inflator. Are these sufficient? My car does not have a housing...

What should I look for when hiring a car in Spain?

I shall be hiring a car at Malaga airport in September and I'm uncertain as to the possible pitfalls that may be encountered. What cover should be accepted, such as additional insurance?

Are the requirements to notify of speeding offences the same in Spain as in the UK?

Do you know if the the requirements to notify of a speeding offence are the same in Spain as in the UK, namely 14 days? Also, is there anywhere in Spain we can buy a new small car with confidence at a...

Do I need to adjust my headlights before taking my car to Spain?

I am taking my right-hand drive car from England to Spain by ferry for a short holiday break. Do I have to make any amendments to my headlights? Do I need to take a road warning sign?

Penalty claws

Yesterday I signed for a recorded delivery letter. When I opened it there was a document, all in Spanish, of what looked like a Spanish road speed fine for 140 euros (with 30% discount for payment within...

Export advice

I am looking for the best place to buy a 7-seater LHD Land Rover Discovery or Range Rover at about 2 years old. I live in Lancashire but do not see any problem in buying one anywhere in the UK as it will...

Costa fortuna

I spend a lot of time in the South of Spain each year and, instead of car hire, have been considering purchasing a good used car instead. The problem is the cost of purchasing a vehicle. A Mondeo selling...