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Buying a right hand drive car in Spain

Aug 19, 2008 · ahernep · 11 replies · 6995 views
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Hi All,

I recently moved to Madrid and was thinking of buying a car, however I will be going back to Ireland at some stage next year when my work here is finished so I would like to buy a RHD car so I can bring it back with me. Does anyone know if this is possible here, can garages order RHD cars?

Thanks,
Peter.
Aug 19, 2008 · jurdyr
head to cost and you have no problem with getting right hand car but irish law has change with import off motors in to irleand need to look it up on the Department of the Environment and www.revenue.ie it now down to its co2 not cc like befor , think better off with last link would be helpful ha email them there are get some in ireland to call in two there office in motor imports dept
fine them in the green pages on eircom telphone book at every house would have
Aug 28, 2008 · lrhart
Hi Peter,

I have an Irish registered Citroen C5, 2 litre HDI, 2004, I am looking to sell if you are interested.

My email is lrhart at eircom.net.

Regards

Les Hart
Feb 2, 2009 · jgrjorge
I am selling my Renault Scenic 2002 1.9 diesel DCI fidji 105 - RHD - manual 5spd. Its a 5 door with loads of space. The colour is red. If you would like pictures, please send me an email address. The car is UK registered and recently pass the MOT (valid until Oct 2009) I also have an autoprotect warranty that covers major mechanical/electrical faults. The car is in very good condition with a new battery and new tyres. It has just over 61000 miles. Price 4500? (Open to a reasonable offer)
Apr 23, 2009 · Arty
I am selling a Right Hand Drive Uk registered Citroen Picaso 2litre diesel, in a silver metalic blue. Good condition, full service history. 9 months mot. Photos on request. For a speedy sale only ?3900.00 o.n.o.
May 7, 2009 · seanV
I think it's not that easy to get one in Spain but there are definitely a few retailer who sell RHD cars. Maybe there's a list on the internet. I have a friend from the UK, he drove a RHD car but I think he took the car with him when he had left to Spain.
May 7, 2009 · MartCross

> Hi All,

I recently moved to Madrid and was thinking of buying a car, however I will be going back to Ireland at some stage next year when my work here is finished so I would like to buy a RHD car so I can bring it back with me. Does anyone know if this is possible here, can garages order RHD cars?

Thanks,
Peter.


At the moment the car market is much more competitive in the UK than Spain. You could save thousands by buying in the UK and get a vastly better choice. As for second-hand, they've been better value in the UK for years. If I was you I'd fly to the UK or get one via an on-line dealer and drive it down to Madrid yourself.
May 8, 2009 · kerryfly
Hi - I have sent PM to you - I am selling my car (irish reg and MOT til 2010) please rply if you are intrested depends wht you are looking for - iit may not be what you are looking for but may solve both our problems- I am reluctant to sell but so much hassle for me to register here now.

You may be gone back already but thought Id give it a go.

And
Jun 20, 2009 · jurdyr
Importing car cost lot money , called VRT
Feb 18, 2010 · mary1
How did you get on with your search for a car.
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