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CAR MECHANIC CAN ANYONE RECOMMEND NEED TO GET CAR THROUGH IMPORT TEST JOBS DONE

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 1:02pm
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Hi,

Can anyone recommend a garage told fix headlights and couple of other jobs on uk car.. it’s has the importation test at feungirola just needs items fixing and then booking in for re test… 

I worked in motor trade for 30 years ideally someone who speaks some English? Not the place under BP garage 


thanks for your help in advance


clive

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 4:05pm

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Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 4:05pm

Good luck with that, became a hassle for me, including parts and import charges, ended up sending car back to UK, also one main reason 'could not drive on UK plates once a 'resident' or have a 'padron'. Now cannot even drive a Spanish car because not allowed to swap 'driving licence' without a new test, unless a deal is finally done. Unlike EU trade deal with Japan, UK FTA did not include driving licence exchange for British. Madness when Spanish and Europeans have no such problem in the UK.  

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:04pm

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Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:04pm

Holaitsdavid wrote on Sun Apr 24, 2022 4:05pm:

Good luck with that, became a hassle for me, including parts and import charges, ended up sending car back to UK, also one main reason 'could not drive on UK plates once a 'resident' or have a 'padron'. Now cannot even drive a Spanish car because not allowed to swap 'driving licence' without a ne...

 

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...w test, unless a deal is finally done. Unlike EU trade deal with Japan, UK FTA did not include driving licence exchange for British. Madness when Spanish and Europeans have no such problem in the UK.  

I asked if anyone could recommend I mechanic not if putting car in Spanish plates was a good idea I have paid taxes and car has failed on a couple of minor points

If you don’t know a mechanic don’t get inv

Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:56pm

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Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:56pm

BRADDERS wrote on Sun Apr 24, 2022 5:04pm:

I asked if anyone could recommend I mechanic not if putting car in Spanish plates was a good idea I have paid taxes and car has failed on a couple of minor points

If you don’t know a mechanic don’t get inv

I'm sure this guy will help or know someone,   'ENGLISH Bodyshop, fully equipped. No job too small!! Mijas Costa. 952667074' 

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