Matriculation
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Matriculation
Having just purchased a property in Spain and currently in UK, we are heading to Spain as soon as we are allowed in order to live full time.
i have a one year old car in the UK that I can purchase from my Company at a heavily discounted rate upon my retirement.
I have read a lot of conflicting reports regarding changing headlights when registering a RHD in Spain. Some Itv stations seem to not worry and some do. My car has Xenon lights and I imagine that they would be expensive to change.
I would appreciate any advice especially if you have had recent experience.
i have a one year old car in the UK that I can purchase from my Company at a heavily discounted rate upon my retirement.
I have read a lot of conflicting reports regarding changing headlights when registering a RHD in Spain. Some Itv stations seem to not worry and some do. My car has Xenon lights and I imagine that they would be expensive to change.
I would appreciate any advice especially if you have had recent experience.
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Re: Matriculation
Hola,
You WILL need to change your headlights AND you must have either two reversing and high intensity rear lights OR you will have to change their position; and YES xenon lights are not cheap but a breakers yard may supply them cheaper
Davexf
You WILL need to change your headlights AND you must have either two reversing and high intensity rear lights OR you will have to change their position; and YES xenon lights are not cheap but a breakers yard may supply them cheaper
Davexf
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As has been said you will have to change the direction of the beam but some headlights can be switched via a lever or similar so maybe that's what you have heard when stating some ITV stations do or don't insist on changing the lights
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Re: Matriculation
Having just purchased a property in Spain and currently in UK, we are heading to Spain as soon as we are allowed in order to live full time.
i have a one year old car in the UK that I can purchase from my Company at a heavily discounted rate upon my retirement.
I have read a lot of conflicting reports regarding changing headlights when registering a RHD in Spain. Some Itv stations seem to not worry and some do. My car has Xenon lights and I imagine that they would be expensive to change.
I would appreciate any advice especially if you have had recent experience.
i have a one year old car in the UK that I can purchase from my Company at a heavily discounted rate upon my retirement.
I have read a lot of conflicting reports regarding changing headlights when registering a RHD in Spain. Some Itv stations seem to not worry and some do. My car has Xenon lights and I imagine that they would be expensive to change.
I would appreciate any advice especially if you have had recent experience.
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Re: Matriculation
I would suggest that you get a price for the whole process of matriculation. The cost may put you off given that you car is only a year old also many modern cars have switchable lights, therefore they do not need to be changed
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Re: Matriculation
Hola
A one year old car has how much depreciation? One heck of a lot! Changing headlights could be as much as 2,000€ depending on make / model. The process of matriculation is around 600€ so long as he matriculates the car within 60 days of signing on the Padron (No first registration tax payable)
If a change of rear lights is necessary maybe up to 1,000€?
Balance this against the depreciation; however the real numbers should be known before a decision is made
Davexf
A one year old car has how much depreciation? One heck of a lot! Changing headlights could be as much as 2,000€ depending on make / model. The process of matriculation is around 600€ so long as he matriculates the car within 60 days of signing on the Padron (No first registration tax payable)
If a change of rear lights is necessary maybe up to 1,000€?
Balance this against the depreciation; however the real numbers should be known before a decision is made
Davexf
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Re: Matriculation
Thank you all for your replies.
The vehicle is a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Just over a year old, price new is around £40k but I am able to purchase at less than half that price.
As the vehicle is under manufacturers warranty for another four years, would it be advisable to have all adjustments done by a Mitsubishi main dealer in Spain?
It’s not a debate for this thread but I don’t mind the RHD aspect. I have driven a Rhd often on lhd roads and don’t have any issues, sometimes preferring it as we have very narrow windy roads surrounding us and we are able to gauge how close to drive to the ditch on our side as we are often having to take evasive actions from oncoming vehicles that won’t and can’t stop in time.
The vehicle is a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Just over a year old, price new is around £40k but I am able to purchase at less than half that price.
As the vehicle is under manufacturers warranty for another four years, would it be advisable to have all adjustments done by a Mitsubishi main dealer in Spain?
It’s not a debate for this thread but I don’t mind the RHD aspect. I have driven a Rhd often on lhd roads and don’t have any issues, sometimes preferring it as we have very narrow windy roads surrounding us and we are able to gauge how close to drive to the ditch on our side as we are often having to take evasive actions from oncoming vehicles that won’t and can’t stop in time.
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Thank you all for your replies.
The vehicle is a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Just over a year old, price new is around £40k but I am able to purchase at less than half that price.
As the vehicle is under manufacturers warranty for another four years, would it be advisable to have all adjustments done by a Mitsubishi main dealer in Spain?
It’s not a debate for this thread but I don’t mind the RHD aspect. I have driven a Rhd often on lhd roads and don’t have any issues, sometimes preferring it as we have very narrow windy roads surrounding us and we are able to gauge how close to drive to the ditch on our side as we are often having to take evasive actions from oncoming vehicles that won’t and can’t stop in time.
The vehicle is a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Just over a year old, price new is around £40k but I am able to purchase at less than half that price.
As the vehicle is under manufacturers warranty for another four years, would it be advisable to have all adjustments done by a Mitsubishi main dealer in Spain?
It’s not a debate for this thread but I don’t mind the RHD aspect. I have driven a Rhd often on lhd roads and don’t have any issues, sometimes preferring it as we have very narrow windy roads surrounding us and we are able to gauge how close to drive to the ditch on our side as we are often having to take evasive actions from oncoming vehicles that won’t and can’t stop in time.
A nearly new car like this should have fully-switchable headlights . Definitely worth a check with a main dealer if you are getting such a bargain price.
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This car has a very active and techie forum and after digging around on it the HID lights are apparently symmetrical and illuminate from the centre out. So they blind everyone.
I don’t know if that means I won’t need to change them or not.
I don’t know if that means I won’t need to change them or not.
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Re: Matriculation
One other to bear in mind is that a Rhd car on Spanish plates is of little value as it’s a limited market
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Thank you all for your replies.
The vehicle is a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Just over a year old, price new is around £40k but I am able to purchase at less than half that price.
As the vehicle is under manufacturers warranty for another four years, would it be advisable to have all adjustments done by a Mitsubishi main dealer in Spain?
It’s not a debate for this thread but I don’t mind the RHD aspect. I have driven a Rhd often on lhd roads and don’t have any issues, sometimes preferring it as we have very narrow windy roads surrounding us and we are able to gauge how close to drive to the ditch on our side as we are often having to take evasive actions from oncoming vehicles that won’t and can’t stop in time.
The vehicle is a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Just over a year old, price new is around £40k but I am able to purchase at less than half that price.
As the vehicle is under manufacturers warranty for another four years, would it be advisable to have all adjustments done by a Mitsubishi main dealer in Spain?
It’s not a debate for this thread but I don’t mind the RHD aspect. I have driven a Rhd often on lhd roads and don’t have any issues, sometimes preferring it as we have very narrow windy roads surrounding us and we are able to gauge how close to drive to the ditch on our side as we are often having to take evasive actions from oncoming vehicles that won’t and can’t stop in time.
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Re: Matriculation
Hola
I have just re-read the OP first post and realised he said he had a one year old vehicle that he COULD purchase. If you haven't owned the car for a year then the FULL first registration tax is payable and it cannot be counted in your "Goods and chattels".
You should find out exactly how much this tax will be
My apologies but it really does make a difference
Davexf
I have just re-read the OP first post and realised he said he had a one year old vehicle that he COULD purchase. If you haven't owned the car for a year then the FULL first registration tax is payable and it cannot be counted in your "Goods and chattels".
You should find out exactly how much this tax will be
My apologies but it really does make a difference
Davexf
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With a PHEV the official (completely unrealistic) CO2 emissions will almost certainly put it in the 0% tax bracket.
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Hola
I have just re-read the OP first post and realised he said he had a one year old vehicle that he COULD purchase. If you haven't owned the car for a year then the FULL first registration tax is payable and it cannot be counted in your "Goods and chattels".
You should find out exactly how much this tax will be
My apologies but it really does make a difference
Davexf
I have just re-read the OP first post and realised he said he had a one year old vehicle that he COULD purchase. If you haven't owned the car for a year then the FULL first registration tax is payable and it cannot be counted in your "Goods and chattels".
You should find out exactly how much this tax will be
My apologies but it really does make a difference
Davexf
Fortunately it is registered in my name although owned by my company.
We have recently had solar power installed at our property so I am looking for a modern chargeable car, I have looked at the market and anything that is less than two years old on Spain is expensive.