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We are not just talking about YOUR safety here,it is for the safety of other road users. A RHD (van) with side windows used to pass the test but the law changed & a RHD van with or without side windows will not now pass the test. I do'nt know if this would affect a RHD motorhome but as yours is LHD ....................see my last post. Tuk-tuk.

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But as many motorhomes are made in the EU to EU standards then they should come up to UK standards. My last Motorhome was a Rapido ... French. You'd think the same rules would apply as they do to European cars

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Hi

We are in danger of going off thread. However, the homologation is about making sure it confirms to the laws of Spain; as an aside, British laws on conformity as less strict than other European countries. Because it is LHD does not mean it complies with SPANISH laws, which are different even though it is within the EU. For auguments sake, on a caravan, the number plate had to be changed from the bottom in the middle, to much higher up (about a metre high instead of 25 cms). Such are different laws on conformity.
However if the manufacturer can supply a certificate of European conformity, then member states have to accept it as proof.
The problem with vans / lorries, is "the load line". It is legal to load the vehicle to above the windows therefore restricting the view, therefore the Spanish decided not to accept RHD vehicle; other countries are free to accept or not as they please.
The conformity laws have also a degree of protectionism in them; if the radio is made outside the EU and has not been proved to conform to EU standards, then it is possible to reject the vehicle.
Davexf

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Dont think its going off thread, its an important part of it
Thanks for the info

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I think I need a stiff drink and a university degree to absorb all this lot :eek:
the figures being bandied about are quite scary but does that 1400e figure include having Spanish plates and ITV and whatever else you need when first changing from UK to Spanish plates? :unsure: I'm beginning to feel a bit thick :(

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As it is LHD then you should have no problems, as long as it hasn't been modified.

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Hi

Being LHD has no bearing. One has to PROVE it conforms to SPANISH laws, not German, Italian or wherever else it could have been made. A certifiacte of European Conformity from the manufacturer is sufficient proof.

The 1400€ is for the Certificate of conformity only, add 500 ish euros for NIE, Volante de empadronamiento, Baja de residencia, Road tax, Trafico fee. One item I can't remember is whether the certificate test will give the same as the ITV test, if not add 120 euros !!!

Also the headlights may have to be changed if it is on English plates. The light pattern where it hits the road must hilight the verge, not the white line.
I normally suggest prices start around 350€ a pair, BMW halogen lights are I believe 1,000€ each but this maybe a rumour price.

Davexf

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I have now tracked down some info from Hymer regards to my van. Vehicles before 2000 won't have the necessary certificate but they can give me a set of technical spec sheets (in German :() for about £150. Now, I don't mind paying that as long as it will help my cause with Spanish matriculation. Can anyone help as we're leaving on Friday to drive down to Spain and I think I then only have a month for registration to Spanish plates? :ohmy: :ohmy:

Any help would be appreciated.

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Hi Jnk,

I don't believe that it will help UNLESS you can identify the words "Certificate of European Conformity".

I believe that there are programs on the internet that translate, but do you know anyone locally. If it includes the words, then I THINK (as I have not tested the latest regs - I can not be sure) an Official translation signed by the German embassy can be accepted.
As an aside, our Hacienda (tax office) give us 60 days to rematriculate.

I honestly believe that your best bet would be to "bite the bullet", and before you become resident (90 or 180 days depending upon who you believe) return it to England and sell it.
Sorry but the laws are new, and whilst I can surmise from experiences, the only real test is at your expense and that is very expensive.
I don't think anyone will have experience under these new rules but if there is anyone out there, I will bow to their greater experience.

Davexf

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Wow, that's really not an option! One way for me is quite enough
:( we'll just have to play it by ear and see how it goes ... I will keep you updated :ohmy::ohmy::ohmy: