Dxf

Hi Mitzy

The baja came into force around 2005 from memory - you could not matriculate a car without it. It had the side effect of negating "the first registration tax" (import duty).

Now some ITV centres and Haciendas demand it - not all

Davexf

Fred James

Presumably they don't if it is a straight re-registration as opposed to a "free" one?

Dxf

Hi

it depends entirely on the person doing the rematriculation - it can change daily - there are no real standards even within offices

Davexf

Mitzyboy

I did mine in early 2007, and matriculated without it, presumably because of what Fred said

Fred James

Where have I heard that before

Bastiaguero

Hi all,

Here's the step by step guide to getting your spanish plates and how much it cost me to get mine:

Trafico is the body that deals with the change of number plate (matriculacion):

On their leaflet they require you to gather the following list of documents to officially start the process:

Valid EU driving licence
NIE
Original V5 document
Invoice of car purchased with VAT number (if bought 2nd hand, my case)
ITV docs
proof of payment of the "Impuesto de circulacion" (paid at local oficina tributaria in the borough where you are registered)
proof of payment "impuesto de matriculacion"( paid at the oficina tributaria ofyour province).

Cost without using a broker (gestoria)

ITV is the first thing to do. can be done in your local ITV centre:
docs required are NIE, "Empadrinamiento" document, V5 doc, english MOT doc, "ficha tecnica reducida" and proof of insurance.
Note that the baja consular is only required if you are not registered at your local council office.
some ITV centre like mine do not have registered engineers to do the ficha tecnica therefore using an on line company is required prior to going to your local ITV centre. It's easy and can be obtained within 48 hrs.

Last but not least, change the front lights

cost of all that is as follows:
Ficha reducida 60euros
front lights 245 euros
ITV 77euros

then wait 3/4 working day to get ITV docs.

Next step: pay the taxes!

impuesto de circulacion: for my Ford Focus Ghia 2L ( 2001 model) in Galicia 130euros (price depends on engine size).
impuesto de matriculacion: the way it works is simple, they have a big catalogue of all (well almost) the car and model in Spain with a price value, mine was estimated at 10 000 euros. then a depreciacion percentage is calculated. for cars of 10/11 years its 13% of the price value so 1300 euros ( for cars of 12 years and older, it's 10%) then depending on CO2 emissions you pay another percentage of that price. Mine is over 200 gr/km so taxed at the maximum 14.75%, a cool 191euros.

Finally the tramitacion tax which is basically what they charge you for processing the paperwork: 91euros

The number plates cost 3euros each but if you want a mechanic to change them for you it will cost you around 25euros.

Final cost: 820euros without using a broker.

not difficult if you can speak spanish and have the time to travel to all the different offices involved in the process.
Even the spanish recommended me to use a broker mind you!

I myself wasn't able to find these information on any forum, so I believe it will help clarify how it really works in Spain.

Rosemary

As Concierge for the Spanish section of BE I would like to say hello and welcome.

BE is a very large expat website, so if you have problems finding your way around we have concierges who will try to direct you. The moderators for the Spanish forums are Mitzyboy and Fred James, moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderador who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge of the issues of living in Spain. At the top of the page you will find a quirkily named thread called Free Beer which is full of important and useful information. Hope you enjoy your time participating in the forums.

Thanks for an extremely helpful first post.

Please let me know if you need any further help.

Rosemary

cymruambyth

Very informative post.

Mine cost about 250euro less than that with using a broker - but, I did not have to change headlights and had an EU Certificate of Conformity for the car also (this saved about 70euro).

Dxf

Hi Bastiaguero

I think there are some inaccuracies in your post;

You are not normally asked for your driving licence during the process; it may seem that you ought to have one – but in over 200 rematriculations, I have never been asked for one.

Similarly, it is very unusual to have to produce the purchase invoice; but I would agree it is always useful to have it (along with a photocopy) during the process.

I have never been asked for a English MOT document, the Spanish one supersedes it and many of the cars I have done have not had an English MOT.

You have said you need to change the headlights, you may have to change the rear lights also if you only have one rear fog light or one rear reversing light.

Number plates are around 12€ each without fitting from several places in either Seville or Cadiz region.

But a good first post, I encourage all people to re-matriculate their cars so as to be as legal as possible.

Davexf

Rosemary

The person who matriculated my car for me normally dealt with Alicante and had never been asked for the purchase invoice but when she did mine in Valencia she had to produce it.

As usual it looks like it depends on which office you have to go to.

Rosemary

Bastiaguero

You are right for the driving licence, it just happened that I chnaged mine for a spanish one in the process and got asked for it evidently.
As for the fog lights it depends on the car model and age. Mine had it already.
Number plates are much cheaper this side of Spain apparently!
The purchase invoice is required by Trafico in Galicia!
ITV asked to see english MOT and insurance docs to open a file (para tramitar).

Riggy

Hello the forum, I'm new here, in more ways than one.
very interesting reading all the posts and info as have just started on the long road to perdition by trying to get my Mitsubishi 4 x 4 (Delica)through the minefield and like Mitzyboy, I have a Jap grey import. I have consulted an English (Pro?) guy in Alicante who has got over 400 vehicles through but like most here, I don't have money to burn/waste.
I'm slightly confused over the timing of getting the Padron as the Pro advised not getting it before the ITV to ensure no import tax being paid, but
Bastiaguero suggests it needs (assuming "Empadrinamiento" IS the Padron?) taking along when the ITV is done.
I shall be using the ITV centre in Malaga and only this morning went to see the Homolgacion guy behind the ITV centre there, tomorrow back for Homolgacion papers then on to the ITV for an appointment.
I have temp. residency and NIE. I have already researched requirements and yes, foglight being fitted, tow bar taken off and headlights changed for EU spec.
I have printed out Bastiaguero's DIY instructions but, what have I let myself in for and is there anything in my set of circumstances that need 'adjusting'???
many thanks in advance.
Riggy.

Mitzyboy

Is the guy in Alicante a dutch man?
I used a guy in Javea who has offices in Alicante

Riggy

No Mitzy he's English.....Graham.......

bobd22

I have just been speaking with a friend over in Spain and mentioned that I intend coming over for 3 months later in the year hoping to drive over with some items for my house. He says that there is a new law that anyone with a none Spanish registered car in Spain for more than a month has to apply for and have temporary number plates fitted to their car or it will be impounded? He says this applies to anyone not just those that are resident?? sounds a bit odd to me as 1 month is not an overly long time for a tourist to visit. Any comments on this is it an early April fools joke or is there some truth in it.