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WIN FREE TICKETS to the January Motorhome, Caravan and Camping show at IFEPA in Torre Pacheco!!All the very latest in the world of motorhomes and caravans at one of the largest fairs of its kind in Spain Free overnight parking for up to 100 motorhomes! Although it has been running for only five years, the annual “Salón del Caravaning..
Ho Ho Whoa: Why decorating your car in Spain could land you on the naughty listOverdo the festive decorations on your vehicle in Spain and you could jingle all the way to a 500 euro fine Drivers in Spain are well known for their passion, flair and occasional inventiveness on the road, so it’s no surprise that some motorists.. 19/12/2024
Merry Christmas from Car Registrations SpainDriving into the festive season with gratitude and best wishes! Car Registrations Spain would like to thank all their clients for choosing their friendly and professional vehicle import service this year. Specialising in making the switch to.. 19/12/2024
Brussels gives Spain an ultimatum: Implement dual carriageway tolls in 2025 or face huge finesSpain has promised to implement a pay-as-you-go or toll system on busy secondary roads as part of its EU recovery plan Mindful of the heavy financial burden already facing the people of Spain as a result of the cost of living crisis, for the past.. 17/12/2024
Spanish toll roads set for price hike in 2025From January, motorways across Spain will increase their prices At this point, it’s probably quicker to make a list of the products and services that won’t go up in price in 2025. Sadly, next year is looking like an expensive one for consumers..
The cheapest and most expensive places in Spain to get an ITV testWith price differences of up to 210%, it might be worth taking a spin when your next test in Spain is due Just like the MOT test in the UK, car owners in Spain need to mark their calendars carefully to schedule their Technical Inspection of Vehicles.. 13/12/2024
Low Emission Zones expand in Spain: A guide to staying on the road in 2025Cars without an environmental label face even more restrictions in Spain next year Low Emission Zones (ZBEs) are rapidly reshaping urban driving across Spain and 2025 will bring significant changes for drivers without a DGT environmental label. Here.. 11/12/2024
Christmas crackdown: The most common festive driving fines in SpainA quarter of all drivers in Spain expect to pay at least 100 euros in traffic fines this Christmas season With December now in full swing, the festive season has well and truly arrived, bringing family time, celebrations and, for many, extra stress.. 10/12/2024
LED headlights are now legal in Spain: Everything you need to know about making the switchDrive towards a brighter future with Decklid Autos Mazarrón, a British-run garage authorised to install LED headlights The world of motoring in Spain is constantly changing and a recent update to the law will come as terrific news for drivers.. 05/12/2024
Where to get real-time traffic updates on travel and roads when driving in SpainYou can see all major incidents affected Spanish roads online Did you know? The Spanish Traffic Authority (DGT) website provides an interactive map that shows real-time information on traffic conditions and road incidents. You can check the latest updates..
The five easiest traffic fines in Spain to get out ofIt’s possible to wiggle your way out of some potentially pricey sanctions in Spain The traffic police in Spain aren’t known to be particularly sympathetic and with motoring rules and regulations seemingly changing faster than you can blink.. 28/10/2024
How to get a couple of extra points back on your Spanish driving licenceA series of courses aim to update drivers' knowledge and educate them on road traffic changes Although it is an old promise that the DGT has been dragging on since the last update of the General Regulations for Drivers of 2022.. 22/10/2024
What does that new diamond-shaped sign mean on the roads?New signs around Europe, previously unknown, are becoming ever more common The European Union has been making an effort for years to unify road safety regulations throughout Europe, including signs, traffic regulations and even sanctions. .. 21/10/2024
The surprising ways you can fail a breathalyser test without drinkingCertain medications and even foods can push you over the drink-driving limit in Spain As the debate over the alcohol limit in Spain continues to rage, with the Ministry of the Interior pushing for a reduction to 0.2 grams per litre of blood, what.. 27/09/2024
Know your roads in Spain: Difference between Autovías and AutopistasEnjoy a stress-free road trip across Spain by distinguishing between the various kinds of motorways Spain's motorways are a marvel of modern engineering, with sleek roads and efficient (if expensive) toll systems. But for visitors and locals alike.. 25/09/2024
Why Spain plants oleander trees in the middle of motorwaysThese colourful bushes line high capacity roads all over southern Spain Spain is one of the safest countries in Europe to drive in, ranked tenth by the European Transport Safety Council. The traffic authorities are continuously making improvements to reduce..
How to import a car to Spain from any country in EuropeYour complete step-by-step guide on registering a foreign vehicle in Spain Importing cars from abroad rather than buying them in Spain is becoming an increasingly popular option for lots of reasons. However, the process is anything but straight-forward.. 07/06/2024
How much does it cost to import a car from UK to Spain?Thinking of importing your vehicle to Spain from the UK? Here’s what you need to know… One of the decisions when moving to Spain or spending time in the country is whether you should buy a car in Spain or import your existing vehicle and change..
Parking pitfalls: Avoid a costly fine in Spain for this common driving mistakeMany cities in Spain will penalise motorists if they parallel park too close to other cars Parking in Spanish cities can sometimes be a nightmare, especially when drivers return to their vehicles to find that another car has pulled in too close, making.. 11/03/2024
Cracking the case of the curious fried egg traffic sign in SpainOf Spain’s more than 400 road signs, this one is probably the weirdest and most confusing In 2023, the Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) unveiled dozens of new road signs all across Spain that sent drivers into a tail-spin. To be fair, most.. 08/03/2024
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