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Should we sell our Spanish Volkswagen Golf in Spain or bring it to the UK with us? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are returning to the UK from Spain. We have a 2009 Spanish-registered LHD Golf 1.4 TDI Sport with 80,000 kilometres on the clock. What do you recommend?... -
Where can I get a ZBE sticker for Spain? 15 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
I will be driving from Santander through Spain to Valencia along the Costas to Seville and back up to Toledo to Santander., How do I get a ZBE Compliance... -
Can I hire a car in Spain and drive into Portugal? 5 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
Aged 83 I am planning a May 2024 visit to the Douro Valley in Portugal, where the upper age limit for car rentals is 80 years. Spain has no such upper... -
In the UK you insure the driver, in Spain you insure the car - which method is better? 24 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
In the UK you insure the driver, in Spain you insure the car that can be driven by any qualifying driver over 25. What are the consequences of making a... -
Spain & Co (Good Garages)
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My Car or Bangernomics Purchase in Spain 18 Feb 2003 (Forum)
If everything goes according to plan later this year I will become one of the backroom's occaisional foreign correspondents from Spain. Now the question is do I drive my UK car down to the Costa Blanca via the car ferry or do I buy a LHD banger to keep in Spain? Used cars hold their value more than -
Resident EVO 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Is it still necessary to have to change to Spanish plates to keep a British registered car in Spain? -
Drive to Spain 6 Feb 2005 (Forum)
I want to plan drive to Spain/Gibraltar and back using the shuttle. Does anybody know a WEB site/tour company that is usefull with hotels etc, I have sat nav. Any advice welcome. Richard Price -
Reimporting a car from Spain 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
Three years ago I exported a 2-year-old Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin to Spain. I paid Spanish duty etc and registered it on Spanish plates. I have used it myself... -
Pain in Spain 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I’m thinking of buying a car in the UK and bringing it down to Spain as I have a house there. Are there any auctions in the UK specifically for LHD cars? -
Spain link to (30 caravans) theft probe 27 Jun 2008 (Forum)
Detectives have traced 30 caravans in Spain they believe were stolen during a spate of thefts in Lancashire. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/lancashire/7475165.stm -
Car hire in Spain - pricey? 22 Feb 2017 (Forum)
noticed price hikes? The best deal I can find is to fly into France instead of Spain and get a prepaid week for 155 quid. Spain always used to be cheaper than France??! -
sanef tags-spain and portugal 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
I have used the tag in France where it works very well. Saves time and effort at the peage. They now offer a tag for Spain and Potugal. Has anyone any experience of tha tag in these countries? Some personal experience and comments are welcome. Cheers Concrete -
UK cars in Spain 21 Feb 2004 (Forum)
I notice in the south of Spain that there are many expensive UK registered cars supplied by UK dealers,identified from the number plates,that are left hand drive.I am puzzled why people choose this method rather than buying the same car in Spain.Are there any advantages. -
Pain in Spain 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
On 15 August you published a letter from "DW" about registering his car in Ibiza. We too have brought our car over (to Mallorca) and I would very much... -
Buying in Spain 10 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Fuel in Spain 18 Mar 2004 (Forum)
Knowing that the quality of diesel varies in this country, and Shell is usually recommended, I was wondering is there a Spanish equivalent? -
Do I need to adjust my headlights before taking my car to Spain? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Costa fortuna 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
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... -
Need a car to use in Spain - should I buy here or abroad? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy an automatic car, as a runabout, to keep in Spain (probably for £4K - £5K). I'm aware that cars in Spain are more expensive, so would it...