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Forum: Spain
Mar 28th 2012, 9:01 pm
Replies: 84
Views: 9,346
Posted By Mechanic1974

Re: Why are the British so attracted to Spain?

I considered moving to spain. We have friends in Benidorm. I wanted drier winters - longer periods of warmth - better for the later years when your joint start to creak in the uk ! Being a mechanic -...
Forum: Spain
Feb 5th 2011, 8:15 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 17,523
Posted By Mechanic1974

Re: Finding work as mechanic in Benidorm Area

I have booked a week over there in October. 7 days self catering. cant stand the hotel food ! however - it will be half and half - holiday and a bit more - exploration of the area. never done before...
Forum: Spain
Feb 5th 2011, 7:22 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 17,523
Posted By Mechanic1974

Cool Re: Finding work as mechanic in Benidorm Area

Well im still her in the UK - well Wales to be more precise. Looking out the window at the gloomy windy wet weather, in comparison to sunny - warmer 19C midday temps in Benidorm.

Is there any...
Forum: Spain
Jan 12th 2011, 4:40 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,726
Posted By Mechanic1974

hows job situation in Benidorm looking at mo ?

hows the job situation looking in Benidorm at moment ? - one of my friends out there from Romania - out of work. Struggling to find usual bar work etc. - I presume this is normal for 4 - 5 months...
Forum: Spain
Dec 8th 2010, 9:42 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,372
Posted By Mechanic1974

Unhappy Spain seems in a right downward spiral

Spain seems right in a downward spiral !

Traffic control on strike ! - then forced back to work by military law !

Not good times at all in Spain at moment.

Anyone in Benidorm - how u...
Forum: Spain
Nov 22nd 2010, 7:05 am
Replies: 26
Views: 17,523
Posted By Mechanic1974

Re: Finding work as mechanic in Benidorm Area

I understand. it all makes sense - u got caught by the recession crash. Im very sorry to read that. I do hope things improve. but its all making sense - the more i read. europe is crashing and at the...
Forum: Spain
Nov 21st 2010, 6:40 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 17,523
Posted By Mechanic1974

Re: Finding work as mechanic in Benidorm Area

hi jojo

Same name as my wife !
Thanks for you comment. I have been reading through a lot of the other spanish threads. I can see now - spain in general is at rock bottom same as the rest of us....
Forum: Spain
Nov 21st 2010, 5:56 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 17,523
Posted By Mechanic1974

Re: Finding work as mechanic in Benidorm Area

Thanks for the support Cricketman.

Usually we go down the front to Daytona rock and Guiness bar , front restaraunts, old town tapas, bars. Its where our spanish speaking friends are, and we would...
Forum: Spain
Nov 21st 2010, 5:21 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 17,523
Posted By Mechanic1974

Re: Finding work as mechanic in Benidorm Area

Yes i see what you are saying. Nothing comes for free. You have to put the work in to get something back.

I thought it would be hard to get into a Spanish garage dealers. Probably same as anything...
Forum: Spain
Nov 21st 2010, 4:47 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,425
Posted By Mechanic1974

Re: How much approx to ship my tool box to Benidorm area ?

My tool box alone cost me £2500, without the tools inside - i wont be using no fork lift truck !

i spent £30 on bubble wrap to move it locally !

most earlier tool boxes - were 1/4 of the size...
Forum: Spain
Nov 21st 2010, 12:12 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 17,523
Posted By Mechanic1974

Re: Finding work as mechanic in Benidorm Area

Thanks Casa

Im hoping i should be able to keep eye on whats going on over the 8 yr period - with no hurry - can ask lots of questions, which i know will lead to more questions. Have to start...
Forum: Spain
Nov 21st 2010, 11:48 am
Replies: 26
Views: 17,523
Posted By Mechanic1974

Re: Finding work as mechanic in Benidorm Area

No probs - i recommend Yaris - will reply via private message with more info.
Forum: Spain
Nov 21st 2010, 11:39 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,425
Posted By Mechanic1974

Re: How much approx to ship my tool box to Benidorm area ?

Thanks for the info Mitzyboy.

Sounds like a plan !

I was born and bread in Johnston, left when i was 21. now up in the hills of pembs - in the cold and freezin wind !!

Curious - whos your...
Forum: Spain
Nov 21st 2010, 11:14 am
Replies: 12
Views: 2,425
Posted By Mechanic1974

Re: How much approx to ship my tool box to Benidorm area ?

Yes Mitzyboy - its what i was thinking too.

Will need either low loader box trailer with a ramp or a truck with tail lift.
May be an idea as u suggest - empty them and send empty. still heavy...
Forum: Spain
Nov 21st 2010, 10:43 am
Replies: 26
Views: 17,523
Posted By Mechanic1974

Re: Finding work as mechanic in Benidorm Area

Ok - i will ellaborate a little further.

We have a handful of local friends there. we have been back about 3 times since 2005. We love the place.
My plan is to stay in my local toyota dealer for...
Forum: Spain
Nov 20th 2010, 8:17 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,425
Posted By Mechanic1974

Talking How much approx to ship my tool box to Benidorm area ?

Hi there

How much approx - do u think it would cost me to ship my tool box which is 6ft high by 6ft wide with a depth of 2 feet.

Plus its gonna be full of tools ! so pretty heavy.

Might be...
Forum: Spain
Nov 20th 2010, 8:08 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 17,523
Posted By Mechanic1974

Talking Finding work as mechanic in Benidorm Area

Hey there to you all.

This is just at a research stage at the moment, but i am looking to move to Benidorm or near - such as Polop, or La Nucia, Relleue, Vallejosa.
I have seen that it should be...
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