Vehicle Confiscated?
by Car Registrations Spain It happens more often than you’d think… Cars on foreign plates with expired MOT/ITV, no valid insurance, unpaid road tax or cars that have simply been in Spain too long can be stopped by the Police…
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Keeping Your Car Cool in the Spanish Summer by COYS RENT-A-CAR
In Spain, a car parked in the sun can exceed 60°C inside! Here’s how to stay safe and protect your vehicle: — Park Smart Seek shade — trees, walls, or covered areas. Use reflective sunshades on windscreen & windows. Remove…
Driving in Spain? Know the laws!
Most people think of the Reglamento General de Circulación when talking about Spanish traffic law – it tells drivers how they must behave on the road. But there’s also the Reglamento General de Vehículos, which sets the standards your car…
Mandatory Insurance for E-Scooters: A New Era of Responsibility on Spanish Roads, Brought to you by N332 Insure
Electric scooters, or Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs), have rapidly become a ubiquitous sight in towns and cities across Spain, revolutionising urban travel. However, with their growing popularity comes an increased need for regulation and accountability. From 2 January 2026, all…
What does holding a white handkerchief out of a car window mean in Spain
In Spain, if you see someone holding a white handkerchief out of a car window, it means the vehicle is on an emergency mission, requesting other drivers to politely yield the way . When is this gesture used To urgently…
Taking Your Car Out of Spain? Don’t Forget This Step
by Car Registrations Spain If you permanently export your vehicle and register it in another country, Spanish law says you should de-register it here once the new registration is complete. Why? Stops Spanish road tax (IVTM) bills arriving in your…