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Buying a car, ITV and road tax

Buying a new or used car, the ITV roadworthiness test, road tax, importing or registering a foreign car, changing ownership and deregistering a vehicle. Start with the guide to buying a car, then the ITV and road tax guides for what it will cost to keep on the road.

17 guides, last updated September 2026

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Buying A New Or Second-hand Car In Spain6 min read ITV Test In Spain: Rules, Costs And What Happens If You Fail9 min read Car Road Tax IVTM In Spain - An Expat's Guide12 min read

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Buying a Car in Spain: Taxes, Incentives and Deductions Explained8 min read How To Register A Vehicle From The EU In Spain5 min read How to Deregister a Vehicle in Spain6 min read The Two New ITV Tests Your Car Will Have To Pass From July2 min read How To Change Ownership Of A Car In Spain4 min read Which Vehicles In Spain Do Not Have To Pass The ITV Test?4 min read Is It Cheaper To Have A Full Petrol Tank Or Keep Topping It Up?4 min read Guide To Importing A Car Or Other Vehicle Into Spain6 min read Can Non-Residents Legally Buy A Car In Spain?2 min read How To Get Up To 9,000 Euros Off A New Electric Vehicle In Spain9 min read Can I Get An ITV (MOT) For My British Car In Spain?2 min read Car Insurance Receipts: The DGT's Stance On Mandatory Documentation6 min read What Are The Differences Between Unfavourable And Negative ITV In Spain?3 min read A Guide To Car Hire In Spain12 min read

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