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Forum: Spain
Apr 15th 2009, 12:12 pm
Replies: 5,910
Views: 962,847
Posted By zel

Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE

Hi Sharon,

You can view/download Jags new menu from here to tempt your taste buds until you can get a booking:
...
Forum: Spain
Apr 1st 2009, 9:20 am
Replies: 55
Views: 3,765
Posted By zel

Re: New car

Hi Bigglesworth.

Thanks for the reply but being able to speak Spanish is neither here nor there in the current climate. If you spoke only Swahili and walked into a main agent in Spain most would...
Forum: Spain
Mar 31st 2009, 5:30 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 3,765
Posted By zel

Re: New car

As stated above it would be not economically worthwhile purchasing a new LHD car outside of Spain as there are plenty of deals to be had in any local market right now..

But if you are purchasing a...
Forum: Spain
Mar 31st 2009, 4:22 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 3,765
Posted By zel

Re: New car

They would get 2 years EU warranty on most European marques.
Forum: Spain
Mar 31st 2009, 4:16 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 3,765
Posted By zel

Re: New car

Incorrect I'm afraid and when you register a brand new vehicle in any EU country it can only be done ONCE you have paid the local tax on it.

However, you are able to reclaim it back once you have...
Forum: Spain
Mar 31st 2009, 4:11 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 3,765
Posted By zel

Re: New car

This is absolutely pointless as not only do you have to pay the IVA/First registration tax but you will have get it to Spain in the first place which is difficult on an UNREGISTERED vehicle.

When...
Forum: Spain
Mar 6th 2009, 9:01 am
Replies: 3
Views: 653
Posted By zel

Re: registering an unplated vehicle

I'm 90% confident that it should be possible.

The two main things to consider would be the First Registration Tax (also known wrongly as import duty) and its age.

The registration tax for its...
Forum: Spain
Mar 6th 2009, 8:34 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,239
Posted By zel

Re: stuck with car after friend died

The problem is in the eyes of the law you're more responsible for the car than your deceased friend as his name is nowhere to be seen on the reg doc and you're in procession of it.

If you scrap it...
Forum: Spain
Feb 27th 2009, 2:31 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,864
Posted By zel

Re: Any trusted websites for swapping or buying LHD car.

Wouldn't it make you have a Spanish location eBay account? if so, many Brits will not deal with you then as they feel, not entirely correctly that things might be a bit dodgy..
Forum: Spain
Feb 27th 2009, 11:55 am
Replies: 52
Views: 2,544
Posted By zel

Re: different driving rules...?

The Antwerp and Brussels ring road are hell on earth! But they make you feel alive that's for sure on a knifes edge waiting for a 30 year old truck to not see/care you're there and pull in front of...
Forum: Spain
Feb 24th 2009, 9:38 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,864
Posted By zel

Re: Any trusted websites for swapping or buying LHD car.

I might be able to help PM me the details and I'll ask around with fellow traders for you..

What I would do is put it on eBay for sale or trade and see what sort of response you get from it. If...
Forum: Spain
Feb 24th 2009, 9:29 am
Replies: 10
Views: 797
Posted By zel

Re: disability parking

I will ask my neighbour if he still has his but since I'm his unpaid taxi service I did give it a read and I seem to remember it saying yes as long as it is not on private land/carpark then you would...
Forum: Spain
Feb 23rd 2009, 2:51 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 653
Posted By zel

Re: Driving in Spain

I dunno Mike if they've all been to a driving school and still can't drive for Toffee it's a bit worrying :rofl:
Forum: Spain
Feb 23rd 2009, 2:48 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 797
Posted By zel

Re: disability parking

When they order a new EU blue badge it will come with a large booklet which details where they can and can't park in the EU :thumbup:

Good advice though!
Forum: Spain
Feb 23rd 2009, 2:45 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 1,926
Posted By zel

Re: tips of having a business in spain

My biggest tip is if you do start a business get the advice of at least 2 different accountants on :

1> The setup costs and will they do it for you (don't attempt it yourself unless you a fluent...
Forum: Spain
Feb 23rd 2009, 2:39 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 797
Posted By zel

Re: disability parking

Yes the blue badge scheme is EU wide and should say it on your badge at least the one my neighbour has does!

I know he has to update his every 10 years so if yours does not mention it (has the EU...
Forum: Spain
Feb 23rd 2009, 2:37 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 4,093
Posted By zel

Re: UK Car in Spain

Just a peice of further advice to some people who may be reading this thinking they can try and bend the rules with their UK or Spanish plated cars when it comes to the UK.

Today my brother was...
Forum: Spain
Feb 22nd 2009, 3:36 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 4,093
Posted By zel

Re: UK Car in Spain

The problem is I suppose like Spain you ask one person in the DVLA / Customs & Excise a question and you get two different answers.

This is what I've been personally told :

DVLA - Bring it back...
Forum: Spain
Feb 21st 2009, 9:29 pm
Replies: 61
Views: 4,093
Posted By zel

Re: UK Car in Spain

Indeed I know of various clients who have had their UK cars insured in both Spain and Portugal who have been driving around happily 'insured' until they needed to make a claim for the insurance...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 19th 2009, 9:12 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By zel

Re: Bringing back cars you own from UAE

Hi Dave,

Firstly thanks for the reply.

The vehicles are a Range Rover and a Porsche 911 so both are originally sold in the UK/EU and both were new when purchased so at the most are 18 months...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Jan 19th 2009, 6:59 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By zel

Bringing back cars you own from UAE

I work in the trade of import/export of vehicles but it's completely differenct on a personal import level regarding taxes/importation/registration.

I have a client who's brother is moving back to...
Forum: Spain
Jan 13th 2009, 8:12 am
Replies: 213
Views: 10,361
Posted By zel

Re: Adios Amigos

JDR I would like to say you will be deeply missed on here mate, you've always been a great mod and also a great person.

Hope you stay around as a 'normal' user tho as you're truly an iconic member...
Forum: Spain
Dec 14th 2008, 6:36 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,414
Posted By zel

Re: ATM - PIN Number Reversal - Good to Know

Lionda, this is one of those urban miffs I'm afraid and is absolutely not true.
Forum: Spain
Dec 14th 2008, 6:32 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 4,483
Posted By zel

Re: selling Spanish car to someone in France

If the person is going to register the vehicle in France (thus taking it off of Spanish plates) then it's very straight forward.

Give them a receipt with the chassis number of the car (not the...
Forum: Spain
Dec 14th 2008, 6:22 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 659
Posted By zel

Re: Monitor or TV?

It's also worth noting that some of the new sky boxes like SKY HD and possibly SKY + have HDMI which you can get a hdmi-dvi converter which will work in pretty much most LCD/TFT type monitors.

Of...
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