18 Oct 2017 8:48 PM:

As a public warning, the two people, F. O'H and P R who administer Vizcaronda and other entities they are involved in are due in Estepona Court on December 4th for the second session to answer the charges of Harassment, Grand Theft. up to Euros 30 000 and Extortion with Menaces.  The evidence is quite overwhelming but under the natural laws, they are innocent until proven guilty of course so watch the local Press reports for more news.  It is rather odd that their Irish compatriots living in the urbanisation refer to them as members of the "Irish Mafia".    Please be really careful in any dealings with them  If you are staying there make sure that all defects are recorded to avoid being expected to pay for them when you leave.  These include cracked fkuu tiles, evidence of damp in the wals when it rains heavily and electrical problems.  The plaintiffs lived in Vizcaronda for a few years renting three of the casas.

Thread: La Vizcaronda, Duquesa, Manilva

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22 Feb 2017 12:21 PM:

Reading this and of other calamities, isn't the legal system in Spain very flawed?  Have the Priors been paid the Euro 435 000 awarded to them by the Courts yet?  The last I heard (read) was the the local council where the bribery started for the building licences has said they cannot afford to pay?   Try that the next time you get a parking or speeding ticket.  No wonder so many "crooks" try it on when they know they have a very good chance of getting away with it.  Currently in Estepona, Costa Del sol, it takes two plus years for a civil case to get to Court.  that in itself is criminal.   Brian Deller

Thread: Lost money on Spanish off-plan property

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13 Aug 2012 11:22 AM:

 We have a 2008 Ford Focus diesel, 1.8 litres. 115 bhp, in excellent condition on Spanish plates.  We bought it new and we are changing to an automatic car for my wife's sake.  It is to Titanium spec. serviced by the Ford agents with all the options and the full details are on my web site.  Please google.  Click on the "Ford Focus".  We are asking Euro 10 000 or very near offer.  We are retired so it has had a very easy, well-serviced life.       Taxes are all up todate on it and the price includes the transfer admin. fees at Trafico.    

Tel. Brian or Beverley on Mov. 666 888 870, The car is currently garaged near Sabanillas/Manilva

Thread: I'm looking for spanish car left hand drive

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26 Nov 2011 1:47 PM:

Just a thought from an old hand - but one who has not been  in the trade.  I have seen adverts. in the English language Press here offering to clock cars, etc.  It is a serious crime in the EU and often is worthy of a jail sentence.  But then we see adverts and web-sites for EU driving licences for people who have been "unfairly banned" or who need an HGV licence, etc without taking a test.

The best way to check the mileage of a used car is by looking at the invoices from the main agents where it has been serviced as the mileages are written on them and on the car agency's computer system.  As already mentioned also if the car is over five years old (non -commercial) check the ITV report and if still not sure go to an ITV station with the Permiso de Circulacion and Tarjeta Tecnica where the record will be on their system.    There are also tell-tale signs when you study the vehicle but you need to be an expert to see those.  For example is the car an ex-taxi or driving-school car?

You can spend about 8 to 10 Euros and get a report from Trafico if it is a Spanish car and you will be supplied with a history report,  old owners etc.  It is far cheaper in the short run as you can end up paying for the "crime".  If the seller objects walk away as they know you are on the ball and will not be cheated.

Also buying a used car in Spain is OK (little or no rust)as long as you know what you are doing and have the skills to check the car (or use one of the motoring organisations here for a small fee.

My motto is trust nobody except perhaps regsitered main dealers for the make of car in question as they can be censored by the factory. 

Brian Deller, author of book, Motoring in Spain.

Thread: Buying a Car in Spain...Beware

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