Originally Posted by xxfrecklesxx (Post 6253995)

Hi,
And the stickers with the barcodes on? (no idea what they are called):o

Originally Posted by zel (Post 6242947)

You can still use/keep your UK license, some people get it stamped in Spain but I believe you then have to go for semi regular health checks (basic as they are)

Originally Posted by xxfrecklesxx (Post 6253995)

Hi,

I bought a new car a month ago I needed,

My NIE (mines the new type on the green sheet)
My passport

My padron

And the stickers with the barcodes on? (no idea what they are called):o

Also had to have proof of insurance when I collected the car, that was easy I gave my insurance all the details about a week before (Direct Linea) then when I went to pick up the car, they just faxed it through

I did not need anything to show I owned my house, or that I rented

Garage was useless though, car was not ready, was not cleaned, they did not show me how everything worked, ok sounds stupid, but when its dark and you drive off, and realise its got no fuel in it,:mad: it would of been handy if they had shown me where the button is to unlock the petrol cap!
etc......... this is the 5th new car ive had (2 here- 3 in the UK) it was the worse service ive had

PS, if part exchanging an old Spanish car, they want all the old suma (road tax) bills, and for it to show its paid

Originally Posted by El Capitan (Post 6259249)

These "semi-regular" health checks are actually a simple eyesight and coordination test which you have to do at the same regularity as if you had a Spanish license. Until you are 45 it is every 10 yrs and between 45 and 70 it is every 5 years thereafter ever 2 years. Exactly the same test either to keep a UK license valid or to renew your Spanish license. They no longer stamp your UK license and they cannot insist you change to a Spanish one. Every EU state must recognise a driving license of another EU state but they can impose additional conditions on residents such as medical checks. In my case I did the test and got Trafico to issue a note confirming validity for 5 yrs.

Originally Posted by xxfrecklesxx (Post 6253995)

Hi,

I bought a new car a month ago I needed,

My NIE (mines the new type on the green sheet)

My passport

My padron

And the stickers with the barcodes on? (no idea what they are called):o

Also had to have proof of insurance when I collected the car, that was easy I gave my insurance all the details about a week before (Direct Linea) then when I went to pick up the car, they just faxed it through

I did not need anything to show I owned my house, or that I rented

Originally Posted by bil (Post 6265024)

Theres's a very comprehensive book on the subject, called, I think driving in Spain.

Just checked.

Motoring in Spain by Brian Deller.

Originally Posted by hoski (Post 6268667)

Hi there,

That's a great book!

Originally Posted by madcarole (Post 6264804)

does anyone know about other rules about driving..I know that you have to have yellow vests in the car and carry spare bulbs for the vehicle you are driving..I was told when i was in spain that it was illegal to drive in flip flop or toe thong sandals??? as i wear this type of shoe most of the time because i have neuropathy [and have difficulty with foot wear.].I cant wear shoes and socks and tights i would like to know what others do.

Originally Posted by jdr (Post 6268885)

All the car reg paperwork, valid insurance docs and payment receipt, road tax, test certificate, driving licence, spare pair of glasses if you need glasses to drive, flourescent jacket for everyone in the car, two red triangles, first aid kit, surgeons rubber gloves, baby seats for babies, booster seats for small children, restraints for animals, don`t upset the Guardia as they will find something you don`t have.
A lot of the driving laws are changing to criminal law soon and some are hard, like two years jail for driving without a licence.

Originally Posted by madcarole (Post 6269151)

can i ask how you carry all these documents around..as surely you do not leave these documents in the car when you go shopping?

carole