29 Aug 2013 8:35 AM:

Good morning all. I appreciate this has probably been asked before, but I was wondering whether anyone could shed any light on the rules/regulations regarding using a UK plated vehicle in Spain. I have driven my car out to Spain and am thinking about leaving it here for an extended period so that I have access to a vehicle whenever I am staying at my holiday home. I have received conflicting advice regarding the time period after which I would have to get my vehicle re-registered on Spanish plates. Some people have said I do not need to do so as long as there is a valid MOT in place (the vehicle is fairly new, so won't need one for a couple more years); some say only if I use it for more than 6 months a year (I don't, it would predominately be kept in the garage); some say only if I am resident in Spain for over 6 months a year (I'm not); and some say it has to be re-registered after 6 months regardless of how often it is used or how often I am over in Spain, as this is Spanish law.

Any assistance whatsoever would be greatly appreciated.

Community thread: Do I have to re-register my UK-plated vehicle

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