Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 4805788)

Be quiet woman! :D

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 4805763)

Depends on what you call expensive. If you have owned it for more than 6 months then there is no import registration tax to pay. You have an IVA test and re register it. A gestoria will do it for you for anyhting between 500 & 900 euros. You must do it within 30 days of residencia though.

I know of people who have bought 4 x 4's over here and registered them .... Im not sure but I believe this relates to the pick up variety as they are classed as commercial vehicles.



I like to be different.

Originally Posted by gettingthere (Post 4807021)

mmm interested in the comments re landrover and 4wd, does this additional tax burden apply if the vehicle is registered to a business and it is actually classified as a van? - just curious we will no doubt find out more when we are there next wee

Originally Posted by erisaman (Post 4805677)

Hi - am facing same problem and have looked in the UK and in Spain for an MPV - Galaxy/Alhambra/Sharan but to no avail. Called to three dealerships around the Malaga area last week, all had models advertised but none in stock - "We will have it available tomorrow" or words to that effect.

I believe that LHD registered in the UK would be expensive to re-register in Spain (unless it originated in Spain of course) as the taxes are based on the vehicle value. I also believe that certain RHD (4WD) vehicles cannot be re-registered in Spain as they (the Government) also now have concerns regarding the environment.

So - maybe a business opportunity for an ex-pat in Spain to collate and negotiate the purchase of used LHD cars in readiness for us newbies to clinch a deal? Having said that - I do have a 2003 Ibiza (Spanish registered and located in Spain) to p/ex, so my hands are tied more than many.

Look forward to more opinions on this - and thanks to the OP.

Originally Posted by gettingthere (Post 4807031)

aah thanks for that then we have yet another obstacle to overcome, if we keep it as a private vehicle then we get hammered for tax, any idea on any links we can look at tax rates???? thanks for any advice -

Originally Posted by gettingthere (Post 4807031)

aah thanks for that then we have yet another obstacle to overcome, if we keep it as a private vehicle then we get hammered for tax, any idea on any links we can look at tax rates???? thanks for any advice -

Originally Posted by gettingthere (Post 4807067)

thanks for that Mitzyboy, we have ahd it 5 years so not a new car by any means, will be registering it as Spanish in the summer although for a few months it will be back and forwards a couple of times.
this site is so helpful
thanks to everyone for sharing the info you all have

Originally Posted by kevinbeddow (Post 4805124)

how about a black VW convertable?
regards
kevin

Originally Posted by Bigbhudda69 (Post 4805294)

:eek:...Hi Silverchick...what about the Fiat Panda 4x4..everything you are looking for..high driving position...economical..pink..only joking..smallish ( but big hearted)..dead easy to park...4x4 highly rated by Clarkson in a head to head with a range rover..!! and lets face it any car with you in is bound to be sexy........:eek:..;)

Originally Posted by silverchick (Post 4803868)

I've been wondering if there would be any advantage to buying a l.h.d car over here in the u.k before we get to Spain? I've been told that cars in Spain are more expensive.and there are quite a few bargains on Ebay. Can you re-register and u.k purchased car to drive legally in Spain? We were told if you don't get rid of a u.k car after 6 months it can be enpounded by customs?:confused: