Vehicle Guides for Spain
Practical advice for expats on importing, registering, insuring and driving vehicles legally in Spain
Helpful Guides for Driving, Importing and Registering Vehicles in Spain
We have created a range of practical guides to help English-speaking drivers understand the Spanish vehicle registration process, road rules, ITV requirements, taxes, insurance and common legal questions.
Whether you are importing a vehicle, driving on foreign plates, checking a Spanish registration, or trying to understand Spain’s latest road safety rules, this page brings our most useful guides together in one place.
Popular Guides
These are some of the guides most commonly used by our customers and website visitors.
Driving a Foreign Registered Vehicle in Spain
Understand how long you can normally drive on foreign plates and when Spanish registration may be required.
Spanish PlatesSpanish Number Plates
A clear guide to Spanish plates and the process of changing a foreign vehicle onto Spanish registration.
ITV TestThe ITV Import Test
Learn what is checked during the Spanish ITV import test and why preparation matters.
Road SafetyV-16 Beacon Guide
Simple guidance on Spain’s connected V-16 beacon rules, warning triangles and the 2026 changes.
Importing Your Vehicle
Guides covering the import process, Spanish registration, costs, temporary plates and what you need to know before getting started.
Spanish Registration Guides
Useful information about Spanish registration documents, number plate formats and special registration situations.
Driving Legally in Spain
Practical guides for expats and foreign vehicle owners covering road rules, safety requirements and legal obligations.
ITV, Tyres and Vehicle Checks
Helpful technical guides and tools to help you prepare for ITV requirements and keep your vehicle compliant.
Buying, Selling or Checking a Vehicle in Spain?
Before buying, selling or transferring a vehicle in Spain, it is important to understand the paperwork, ownership process and possible risks such as outstanding finance, embargoes or unpaid road tax.
Transfer of Ownership
Understand what is involved when transferring a Spanish registered vehicle into a new owner’s name.
Read the guideVehicle Searches
Check a Spanish registered vehicle before buying to help identify debts, restrictions or registration issues.
Get a vehicle searchUseful CRS Tools
Alongside our written guides, we have created practical tools to help with common vehicle registration and compliance questions.
Not Sure Where to Start?
If you are not sure which guide applies to your situation, our Frequently Asked Questions page is a good place to start.
It covers many of the common questions we receive from customers who are importing a vehicle, driving on foreign plates, or dealing with Spanish paperwork for the first time.
Need Personal Advice?
Every vehicle and customer situation is different. If you need advice specific to your vehicle, our team can help explain the most practical route forward.
We can assist with vehicle imports, Spanish plates, ITV preparation, ownership transfers, insurance and more.
Let Us Help You Register Your Vehicle in Spain
Get in touch today for a free quotation and clear advice on importing your UK or foreign registered vehicle onto Spanish number plates.