18 May 2011 5:24 PM:

Can't see a problem. Just like anywhere in the world... If I get good service, I reward them with a tip....if the service is lousy, I  pay the bill and walk away. sometimes with a reminder never to return !!.

Thread: Tipping in spain.What do you do?

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14 May 2010 10:54 PM:

One thing I did hear of, yet never did anything about it, was to purchase a new car and have it first registered in Spain ....

A couple of years ago I purchased a new car from Belguim though one of the major 'car supermarkets' in the UK and it was delivered  and then first registerd in England.....I wonder if this could be done through a Spanish importer...Might be an import tax but you could end up with a perfectly legal LHD car of your choice at much less than Spainsh prices..

I would be interested to hear from anyone who has gone down this route.

 

This message was last edited by freddy on 14/05/2010.
Thread: UK Reg Vehicle & Road Fund License

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14 May 2010 10:08 PM:

When stopped you will have to prove when the vehicle was brought over...Ferry receipts etc., If you are unable to do so, and I am told the onus is on you , then the vehicle can be impounded until you can prove it's legal to drive. failing to do so means Trafico have the right to confiscate.

I looked at all the options as I had a 'spare' car in the UK which would have been ideal for here but decided the easiest way was to purchase here.

The other option is to have the car re registered here in Spain. My pal has done this and although a right hooker, he can drive around with impunity.

Thread: UK Reg Vehicle & Road Fund License

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14 May 2010 9:05 PM:

Regardless of  Tax. Insurance etc., once you exceed the 6 month grace for visitors ( 60 days for residents) then you are illegal full stop !!!!

 

This message was last edited by freddy on 14/05/2010.
Thread: UK Reg Vehicle & Road Fund License

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28 Feb 2010 8:23 PM:

HI rash 29.

I think the problem very often is ignorance and as you say, you do have to have affordable heating and quite often the mobile heater is the way to go...By you just knowing that they produse much moisture will allow you to ventilate when you can..during the warmers spells, during the afternoons maybe...Although I worked in the industry and know what causes what, I still have a mobile heater for the very reasons that you mention...Just being careful and watchful and you can enjoy cheaper heating and a relatively damp free property....Good luck.

Thread: Damp Problem; Advice needed...quickly!

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