Hello
Car insurance is about twice the price of the UK. I have a Focus diesel. In the UK I was paying just over ?200 fully comp. For the same vehicle here it is 520 euros. The only addition is that you get roadside assistance with that. I think there are two reasons for the higher cost, firstly, in the event of an accident, all medical costs and treatment are paid for by the insurance company. The second factor, and defiantly the main reason, is the appalling driving in Spain, they a complete idiots behind the wheel, be afraid, be very afraid!!!! (You think I am joking, just wait until you get here). With regard to the road tax, it seems to be around 80 - 100 euro’s.
Direct Line Insurance now operate here, but are known as Linea Directa, they would be worth trying, I am with them, but from what I have been told recently, if, when they give you a quote you let it be known that it is far too much, you may well a discount, worth a try.
Hope that helps.
Regards
Martin