Any problems bringing a SUV from the US
Feb 9, 2010 · Caddy · 10 replies · 3232 views
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I wonder what problems I may encounter bringing a 4 year old SUV from
the US to Spain.
Apart from changing the lens at the rear, are there any other major changes
needed?
Also, does anyone have an idea on import tax consequences?
Will it need a test? Any ideas on insurance?
I wonder if it's worth bringing the vehicle at all?
Any help it greatly appreciated.
Feb 11, 2010 · ROB1305
Frankly I would doubt it I say the same to Brits OK your vehicle at least is LHD but after taxes, transport costs, bureaucratic processes etc etc I would very much doubt it can possibly be worth it.
Feb 11, 2010 · Caddy
Thanx for the reply ROB1305.
I wonder what the taxes are?
Also you mention bureaucratic processes you actually mean?
Any firm information is greatly appreciated.
Thanx
Feb 12, 2010 · halydia
You'll be spending 4x more on gas and/or diesel, and where will you park it? I'd love to bring my car over, but it just isn't worth it for me.
Feb 13, 2010 · ROB1305
Hi Caddy - I think you are going to be on a very steep learning curve!
Import taxes - can't quote an amount as I have never done it.
Paperwork - boy are you going to love Spain!
At this point I will handover to the Americans that visit this site............
Feb 13, 2010 · Caddy
Hi ROB1305
Yes, it is going to be a learning curve, for sure!
Thats why I thought perhaps this forum can help
me before I make too many bad mistakes.
So far, this forum is great..
Maybe some Americans might respond if they
have been thru this process.
Feb 13, 2010 · ROB1305
These sites might be able to help, if they can handle international as against just EU
CAR RE REG COMPANIES
www.reregcar.com
www.replatematecostablanca.com
www.completemotoringsolutions.es
I have no personal experience or involvement with the above
Feb 24, 2010 · momofliberty
We haven't ever taken a car to EU but have driven plenty. I don't know how big your SUV is but I think it will be hard to manuever & park. You see a few here and there but I think locals drive smaller vehicles for a reason. That being said we are renting a large van/SUV because we will have our stuff(for 1 yr) & 3 big dogs when we arrive. If you're coming after 16Mar. I can let you know anything else I find. Gas IS expensive.
Kind Regards,
Heather
Feb 24, 2010 · Caddy
Hey Heather
Thanx for the reply..
I would really like to hear your input once you
arrive and have some knowledge of problems
and such.
I too have large dogs and really wanted my SUV.
But I will keep tabs here and hope for your report
sometime down the road..
Thanx much
Lou
Feb 24, 2010 · bealerDSB
> I wonder what problems I may encounter bringing a 4 year old SUV from
the US to Spain.
Apart from changing the lens at the rear, are there any other major changes
needed?
Also, does anyone have an idea on import tax consequences?
Will it need a test? Any ideas on insurance?
I wonder if it's worth bringing the vehicle at all?
Any help it greatly appreciated.
FOG light on the rear ?? Your 4-ways need to be amber not red PLUS not on the same bulb as the brake bulbs also...
& USA emission regs aren't as tight as the EU.
DSB.