04 Jan 2010 12:36 AM:
Hi there
We are in cda @ 12 weeks per year and after waying up all the options and working out what car hire was costing us per year, we bit the bullet and brought our car over to keep out in spain permenantly. Having had the car out here since July,it has so far worked out ok and a lot less hassle as we dont need to cart over kids seats on every flight etc
The costs are @350 euros per year for parking at Alicante with a meet and greet service
Insurance for my group 18 car was a very reasonable 450 euros a year including english speaking breakdown cover
I am currently just about to reregister the car at @ 800 euros all in its maximum of one year on emglish plates, mot tax insurance then you need to reregister
For me the decision was made as i was looking to change cars and the amount of time we spend out here made it financially viable. From a negative view point this is another hassle having to look after the car out in spain with the language barrier etc (really must learn some spanish!!!)
With regards getting it over i went from portsmouth to Bilbao, but wouldnt recommend that crossing as the ferry is very old. i understand the Santander ferry is newer, the drive from each is about the same @ 500 miles at 6-7 hours
hope this helps let me know if you need any more details
Regards
Neil
Loughton Essex and Jardin 4
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Permanently basing a UK car in Spain
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