Driving in Spain.
If you are looking at buying a property on the sunny Costa Blanca and wish to bring your car over from the UK here’s a few points to remember.
There is no problem with driving a UK registered car in Spain. However if you spend more than 6 months in Spain it is a legal requirement that you register your vehicle with the Spanish authorities. For more information on the procedure of registering your car and changing the license plate you can visit the official website in Spain DGT Website
When driving in Spain it’s important that you carry the correct documents. The general documents which you need and would need to produce on a spot check would be:
Unlike the UK, in Spain you drive on the right-hand side of the road so if you are driving your UK car you will need to adjust the headlights so you do not dazzle any oncoming traffic. The most common technique is use a specialist adhesive sticker which redirects the beam. Most car outlets will stock these. It is also good to mention that if your headlights are have not been adjusted and you are involved in an accident your current insurance policy be deemed invalid.
If you would like any further information or would like to register your UK car in Spain we can put you in contact with our team of specialist solicitors who can help you with the paperwork.