Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
We are a newly retired couple about to move to Roquetas De Mar for 9 months starting October 2019 and have an apartment lined up. I am English and my wife is American and we currently live in the USA. My question is about a car. We will be in England (Birmingham) with family for a month or so before we head to Spain. We would love to buy a car in England and take time to drive down to Spain. After the 9 months is up, drive back to England and sell the car. Who knows what we will do then, we may go back to Spain or somewhere else. Is this practical? Would we be better buying a car in Spain? We are not looking for an expensive car, second hand, something to get us around with golf clubs. Is it easy to get car insurance in Spain or should we try and get insurance in England? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
Originally Posted by pbaker777
(Post 12688399)
We are a newly retired couple about to move to Roquetas De Mar for 9 months starting October 2019 and have an apartment lined up. I am English and my wife is American and we currently live in the USA. My question is about a car. We will be in England (Birmingham) with family for a month or so before we head to Spain. We would love to buy a car in England and take time to drive down to Spain. After the 9 months is up, drive back to England and sell the car. Who knows what we will do then, we may go back to Spain or somewhere else. Is this practical? Would we be better buying a car in Spain? We are not looking for an expensive car, second hand, something to get us around with golf clubs. Is it easy to get car insurance in Spain or should we try and get insurance in England? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
On driving a RHD car in Spain; everyone is different and what may be a hassle to one can be a complete non issue to another.
I own and drive both and swap between them utterly seamlessly, my wife is also perfectly happy be it as driver or passenger. |
Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
The driving bit is easy, but supermarket barriers and toll booths can be a pain if you are on your own.
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Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
Originally Posted by Fred James
(Post 12689007)
The driving bit is easy, but supermarket barriers and toll booths can be a pain if you are on your own.
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Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
Originally Posted by Notdunroamin
(Post 12688915)
On driving a RHD car in Spain; everyone is different and what may be a hassle to one can be a complete non issue to another.
I own and drive both and swap between them utterly seamlessly, my wife is also perfectly happy be it as driver or passenger. |
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Do you need documentation to buy a car in Spain? Is it more a than drivers licence and proof of address? |
Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
You could buy a LHD car in the UK and drive that to Spain. https://www.transeuropean.co.uk/
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Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
From personal experience: like-for-like the second hand cars are much cheaper in the UK than in Spain. But of course, RHD v LHD may be more important for some than the budget :)
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Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
Originally Posted by Slowlycatchymonkey
(Post 12692559)
Do you need documentation to buy a car in Spain? Is it more a than drivers licence and proof of address? To buy a car you need cash To register that car, you need NIE and an address possibly passport (or ID of some sort) as well They don't ask to see any drivers licence |
Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
Aah thanks snikpoh sorry to ask another daft question, I’ve heard of NIE but I don’t understand what it is?
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Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
Originally Posted by Slowlycatchymonkey
(Post 12692813)
Aah thanks snikpoh sorry to ask another daft question, I’ve heard of NIE but I don’t understand what it is?
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Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
I assume that means register as a permanent resident? |
Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
Originally Posted by Slowlycatchymonkey
(Post 12692865)
I assume that means register as a permanent resident? |
Re: Car in Spain - Suggestions wanted
Ah Loafing Along thanks :thumb: |
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