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How much does it cost to import a car from UK to Spain?
Thinking of importing your vehicle to Spain from the UK? Here’s what you need to know…
One of the decisions when moving to Spain or spending time in the country is whether you should buy a car in Spain or import your existing vehicle and change the registration plates.
When trying to decide if it’s better to get a Spanish car or take your car over from the UK, one of the main considerations is the cost. You can buy a car in the UK and bring it to Spain, but you will have to pay import duty.
How much does it cost to import a car into Spain?
The cost of changing your UK registered car or other vehicle over to Spanish registration plates depends largely on how much the vehicle is worth and how old it is, more specifically what level of CO2 emissions it has. It will be cheaper if you have a car that has low CO2 emissions.
Import duty costs from the UK to Spain are around 10% of the vehicle’s value, and you must also pay 21% VAT (known as IVA in Spain). However, there are some circumstances where some of the taxes may be set aside, so it’s always a good idea to seek professional advice.
How long can you drive a UK car in Spain?
There is a limit as to how long you can drive a UK or foreign registered vehicle in Spain before you are legally obliged to switch to a new Spanish number plate. This limit is different for residents and non-residents in Spain:
- Non-residents can drive a foreign registered vehicle for up to 6 months
- Spanish residents can drive a foreign registered vehicle in Spain for 30 days
The car must be tax registered and have an MOT from the country it is registered in, whether this is the UK, Spain or another country. In Spain, the vehicle roadworthiness test is called the ITV (‘Inspección Técnica de Vehículos’ or Technical Vehicle Inspection).
How to import your car to Spain
Like any official procedure in Spain, importing a vehicle can be a fairly complicated and long-winded process for outsiders. That’s why it’s a good idea to get professional assistance from an experienced Car Registration company.
Car Registrations Spain provide a low-cost, fully legal service to take care of all the paperwork when bringing your vehicle to Spain. To get a free, no obligation quote, contact Car Registrations Spain and tell them your vehicle registration number, the year of manufacture, the make and model of the vehicle and its CO2 emissions.
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Friendly and professional expertise available for those bringing foreign registered cars into Spain
Car Registrations Spain provide a reliable, honest and professional service to enable the legal import of your UK registered motor vehicle onto Spanish number plates, working to help British drivers settle in all parts of Spain while continuing to drive the cars they bring with them.
Over the years hundreds of happy customers have used the friendly services of Car Registrations Spain and enjoyed a smooth transition onto Spanish plates, enabling them to drive legally and comply with vehicle import laws at the lowest possible cost and without any of the stress they might find if tackling the inevitable bureaucracy and paperwork on their own.
The staff at Car Registrations Spain use English as their native language but are also fluent in Spanish, and with their long experience they can easily deal with all aspects of the importation process. They encourage car owners to get involved but are also happy to manage everything on your behalf if you prefer, and always keep you fully informed at all stages of the process.
In addition, the importation of a vehicle into Spain brings with it certain technical and engineering requirements, including headlamp realignment and the need to pass an ITV roadworthiness test, and at the Car Solutions Mar Menor workshop in Los Alcázares fully trained mechanics can ensure that these hurdles are overcome with the minimum fuss and maximum expertise.
Contact Car Registrations Spain as soon as possible for your free, no-obligations quote and make sure your car is correctly registered in Spain at the lowest possible cost and without stress!
