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Forum: Spain
Mar 8th 2014, 9:37 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 40,318
Posted By Tinky

Re: Can you get an MOT check done in Gibraltar?

You think with a control set up by EU, you would be able to do it anywhere you wish... And that the rules would be the same across the board. I do wonder though if there has been a change, as I did...
Forum: Spain
Dec 6th 2013, 2:53 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 7,498
Posted By Tinky

Re: HSBC UK Debit Card fees in Spain

That is food for thought, never knew you could get a plain postal address! Thanks for the idea Domino, just need to get UK phone number as well, and that could work very well :thumbsup:
Forum: Spain
Dec 6th 2013, 7:45 am
Replies: 21
Views: 7,498
Posted By Tinky

Re: HSBC UK Debit Card fees in Spain

Unfortunately no, we only have an address in Spain.
Forum: Spain
Dec 5th 2013, 5:05 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 7,498
Posted By Tinky

Re: HSBC UK Debit Card fees in Spain

I noticed the same thing on our First Direct account too, just shortly after we received a letter to say as we do not live in the UK, First Directory will no longer be available to us. The only...
Forum: Spain
Oct 27th 2012, 1:54 pm
Replies: 275
Views: 17,190
Posted By Tinky

Re: Spanish customer service

Having worked in customer service jobs for a very long time, I find this a fascinating discussion. But personally, it is a simple as this, good and bad customer service exist everywhere.

What you...
Forum: Spain
Oct 25th 2012, 11:46 am
Replies: 19
Views: 14,211
Posted By Tinky

Re: Move to Gibraltar advise please

I don't know your current situation, but I believe you always regret what you don't do in life. If you are prepared to work hard and open to any possibility, you will have a good chance to do well....
Forum: Spain
Oct 25th 2012, 10:08 am
Replies: 19
Views: 14,211
Posted By Tinky

Re: Move to Gibraltar advise please

ETB has two functions, one as a job centre and secondly where you register when you have a job. To check the jobs they have on file, you need to have either of the ID cards.

For registering, the...
Forum: Spain
Oct 24th 2012, 8:48 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 14,211
Posted By Tinky

Re: Move to Gibraltar advise please

Note to self, make sure you include vital words and the correct terms :ohmy:

It should have said Gib ID Card, or I suppose it is called something like civilian registration card when not born in...
Forum: Spain
Oct 24th 2012, 6:07 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 14,211
Posted By Tinky

Re: Move to Gibraltar advise please

We still use our UK bank, although no branch here, our salaries are paid to the UK account. We also have free cash withdrawal worldwide (for a fee), and could be worth checking with your card issuer...
Forum: Spain
Jul 6th 2012, 11:22 am
Replies: 67
Views: 5,768
Posted By Tinky

Re: Where is Rosemary?

Very sad news, all my love to Rosemary and family xxxxx
Forum: Spain
Apr 30th 2012, 5:13 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,642
Posted By Tinky

Re: is Mayday a public holiday?

I seriously thought it was an invented public holiday! No complaints with an extra day off though:)
Forum: Scandinavia
Apr 18th 2012, 5:45 am
Replies: 2
Views: 1,026
Posted By Tinky

Re: B&Q equivalent in Oslo

Hi

It depends on where you are in Oslo, but here are 3 suggestions:

Byggmax in Abildsø
Osterhausgatens Farvehandel AS (specialises in paints)
Flügger Farve (several shops around Oslo)

Hth
Forum: Spain
Apr 8th 2012, 11:13 am
Replies: 50
Views: 10,973
Posted By Tinky

Re: SORN UK reg car - To Spanish plates

Thank you DXF! I shall have another look at the car again next week, before making a decision.
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2012, 7:03 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 10,973
Posted By Tinky

Re: SORN UK reg car - To Spanish plates

Thank you John & Kath, that is good news!
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2012, 6:20 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 10,973
Posted By Tinky

Re: SORN UK reg car - To Spanish plates

:rofl:
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2012, 6:08 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 10,973
Posted By Tinky

Re: SORN UK reg car - To Spanish plates

Thanks again all! The car is advertised as legal with MOT.... However as I found out later, it is SORN, so it wouldn't surprise me if the MOT was done here in Spain...

If I do decide to go for...
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2012, 11:59 am
Replies: 50
Views: 10,973
Posted By Tinky

Re: SORN UK reg car - To Spanish plates

Thank you! I could only find exporting a new vehicle info on DVLA's website, and no mentioning of the need to register the car. Only asking as I was originally told I had to register the car in the...
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2012, 11:13 am
Replies: 50
Views: 10,973
Posted By Tinky

Re: SORN UK reg car - To Spanish plates

Oh so obvious when reading your reply! Thanks Snikpoh!
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2012, 10:38 am
Replies: 50
Views: 10,973
Posted By Tinky

Re: SORN UK reg car - To Spanish plates

Thanks Mitzy, I had a feeling that was the case! And thanks to all who have responded. A feel a bit more confident now.

As it is SORN, do I need to register the car in the UK first to end the...
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2012, 10:32 am
Replies: 50
Views: 10,973
Posted By Tinky

Re: SORN UK reg car - To Spanish plates

I like the first bit of your answer! The dealer has not offered to change the matriculation, however I would use my own gestor.

As it is a LHD, I would have thought no modification would needed?...
Forum: Spain
Apr 7th 2012, 10:29 am
Replies: 50
Views: 10,973
Posted By Tinky

Re: SORN UK reg car - To Spanish plates

The car is in Spain, never before considered an UK reg car, but for whatever reason I have fallen in love with this car, and as it is UK reg, it is a lot cheaper than a Spanish reg equivalent.
Forum: Spain
Apr 6th 2012, 9:31 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 10,973
Posted By Tinky

SORN UK reg car - To Spanish plates

Hi

Having a looked through and read many interesting threads, I am more confused than ever. I have spotted a car on UK plates with a dealer. However when checking the DVLA page, it is showing as...
Forum: Spain
Apr 2nd 2012, 6:51 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 12,468
Posted By Tinky

Re: English Driving School

Thanks Neptun, that is a relief! I had a little scare there for a second. Until reading this thread, I hadn't given it a second thought that there was anyway to see the original license was issued in...
Forum: Spain
Apr 2nd 2012, 6:48 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 12,468
Posted By Tinky

Re: English Driving School

Thank you Fred! Hopefully there will be no issues it is an exchanged license already when the time comes :)
Forum: Spain
Apr 2nd 2012, 5:39 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 12,468
Posted By Tinky

Re: English Driving School

I just checked my license, and I am not able to see anywhere it is stated it is an exchanged license? Does it depend on the country? Just wondering, as I am soon exchanging my UK issued license for a...
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