Could I keep a car in Spain being a non resident?

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    • September 8, 2012 at 8:11 am #57058
      Igurisu
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      I’m toying with the idea of buying a cheap run about and keeping it at my fathers apartment for all the family to use when we visit. Is this possible as a non resident? I’m thinking about owner registration, insurance, tax etc…

    • September 9, 2012 at 8:13 am #112106
      petej
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      As long as you have an NIE number and an original Escritura (title deeds) or rental contract for accommodation in your name you should be fine

    • September 10, 2012 at 7:08 am #112114
      Igurisu
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      Can I apply for an NIE number if I’m not resident?

    • September 17, 2012 at 9:50 pm #112240
      Anonymous
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      There is no problem in keeping a car in Spain. They will love it as you will pay the road tax, Insurance tax. I have had my car in Spain for a number of years. The car hardly gets used around kms 1000 per year. I would like to sell it but do not spend enough time in Spain to get around to advertsing etc.

      You will need to get the MOT. Plenty of Insurance companies & they will accept your UK no claim bonus .

    • September 18, 2012 at 12:49 pm #112251
      Igurisu
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      Many thanks Shakeel 🙂

      I’ll take a look around when I’m out next month.

    • January 26, 2013 at 2:19 pm #114786
      Anonymous
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      One thing I have noticed is that you are far likely to get away with fines if you have a foreign owned car.

    • January 26, 2013 at 10:21 pm #114796
      Anonymous
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      Besides the taxes. Why do you think they insist in getting your registered in Spain.

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