Registering my UK car / motorcycle onto Spanish plates.

Hi , yes you can drive your own car for up to 6 months before you need to register it. We didnt bother doing that , we bought a 1 year old Seat Ibiza for €10,000 which would have cost €15000 in Ireland...cars are actually very cheaper here ( much cheaper than Ireland anyway )

Paul 

Thanks Paul, you're right, I've noticed that new and nearly new cars in Spain are literally 1000's cheaper than UK (& Ireland) but I've never understood why that doesn't filter down to older cars. 

I wouldn't want to spend €10,000 on a car because that's approximately 2 years rent on a 2 bed property in Frigiliana. 

I've since discovered coches.net which has a lot of private car ads at reasonable prices.... without the used car salesman's slice added ! The search goes on......

Hey again 

We decided against a private purchase as we felt we would have no comeback if there was a problem. We felt more comfortable with a reputable buyer. We used Safamotors who have a few outlets in Malaga. A good professional company. You would prob get a good 3-4 year old small car there for 5-6k. Best of luck - Paul 

Hi , sorry for delay, we've been away in a WiFi-free wilderness.....Devon !

Had a look at safamotors, got a good selection of quality cars as you say. Will certainly check out their stock nearer he time of our arrival. Thanks for your help. 

Aidan

Hi. I have bought two new cars in Spain in the last few years. nobody knows why used are so expensive. Be careful buying used unless from a dealer. A lot of paperwork. Most used cars in Spain are ex hire avoid like hell.Most people buy new and drive into the ground. The big car brand offer big discounts I bought a new duster with lots of extras for 15k. I hope to keep it for years