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• SPANISH LICENCE: How long can a Brit drive on a British licence in Spain? (FAQs)
  Covered by EU Directive 91/439/CEE where citizens do not have to change their Driving Licences and Spanish Law after a Court decision in Brussels after Spain objected to drivers from other stateds not having to undergo regular medicals.
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  Dash cam buying advice guide (Article)
  You can use a dash cam in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Denmark, Italy, Malta, Netherlands, Serbia, Spain and Sweden  without any restrictions.  However, things aren’t so simple in many other European nations. In Austria, it is illegal to own, let alone use, a dash cam and even first time offenders can be hit with a huge fine of €10,000.
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  Top 10: Sat nav apps (Article)
  The free version has in-app adverts but it’s only £1.99 to remove them. Upgrades are available, too, including maps of Spain and France, a head-up display mode and a safety camera database. Android
• Classic Car Breakdown Cover Explained (Article)
  Every provider is different, but most should cover: Andorra Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Italy Estonia Luxembourg Monaco Netherlands Norway Portugal Republic of Ireland San Marino Spain Sweden Switzerland Liechtenstein Latvia Lithuania Poland Czech Republic Slovakia Hungary Slovenia Malta Republic of Cyprus Also included: The Vatican City, any islands that belong to these countries, that are in Europe.
• SELLING A CAR: How do I accept payment safely? (FAQs)
  Sale of a Mercedes car - A man advertised his wife's car in ‘Autotrader' and was contacted by a ‘buyer' purporting to be in Spain. He was asked to accept a bankers draft from a third party in the UK for £14,300, £4300 more than the asking price, on the understanding that once this cleared his account he would forward the difference by way of ‘money transfer' to a shipping agent.
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  How to: Import a classic car (Article)
  And warm, dry areas such as Greece and the Mediterranean islands are a plentiful source of cheap, rot-free classics, especially considering their depressed economies and low asking prices. Classics are being wiped out from Italy and Spain, though, and many will have already crossed over into neighbouring countries where the prevailing financial conditions are better. But there are still plenty around if you know where to look - but do avoid sellers with ambitious prices.
• HIRING A CAR: Where can I hire a car in the UK and abroad? (FAQs)
  For more information on onelife and full details of their vehicles, features and tariffs, please visit www.onelifeexperience.co.uk or call 01908 262433 Fly and Drive Motorhome Hire in Southern Spain Operates from Malaga airport. Fleet of diesel-engined, Benimar 4800LG, 500LD and 6000ST motorhomes with four to sixth berths, fully equipped. Bedding supplied for small extra cost if required.
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  'Drivers can enjoy a Spanish road trip cheaply' 26 Jun 2008 (News)
  High prices have been the subject of criticism in the UK in recent months, but costs in Spain are cheaper than Britain, Germany and France. The company added that renting a vehicle is also cheaper, as hiring for three days with 200 miles worth of petrol costs £122 in Spain, compared to £248 in Greece for the same service.
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  BCA expands Spanish Network 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  BCA has added two new auction centres to its network in Spain with the opening of remarketing facilities in Barcelona (Sant Boi de Llobregat) and Alicante. The Barcelona operation covers 7,000 sq M and offers physical, Live Online and online auctions.
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  Euro Travel Kit Keeps You Safe and Legal 21 Jun 2010 (News)
  Motoring rules change between different European countries; for example, in France only one warning triangle is required, whilst in Spain two are needed. In some countries a First Aid kit is required, whilst not in others. Only a single Reflective vest is required for the driver in France although the French Société Prévention Routiére recommend vest are carried for all passengers, as is the legal requirement in Spain.
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  MSA Spanish Classic Car Tour Opens for Entries 24 Feb 2012 (News)
  .    2012 is the 20th year of this iconic blue riband touring event which mixes challenging roads, sightseeing and motor sport venues old and new.    Starting from the historic city of León, Spain, this autumn’s route will travel through Northern Spain and South-Western France before culminating with two nights in the spa town of Vichy, France. Highlights of the event include laps of the renowned Jarama, Albi and Charade (Clermont-Ferrand) circuits plus en route check points in Salamanca (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Saint-Gaudens (home to the 1928 French Grand Prix) and at the Pic du Midi high up in the French Pyrenées, as well as a full day exploring the city of Madrid.
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  BCA Opens New Auction Centre near Barcelona 7 Nov 2009 (News)
    Alberto Liz Sirvent, CEO of BCA Spain noted that the company has chosen Bellvei because of its strategic location between Barcelona and Tarragona and ease of access to the Aragon and Lleida corridor. «Son unas comunicaciones excelentes que permiten el acceso de forma fácil de un gran número de clientes».
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  'Positive Points' Systgem for Driving Licences 21 Jun 2005 (News)
  Spain has opted for 'Positive Points' Instead Of UK Style 'Punishment Points' For Drivers. The ABD has called for the UK government to copy the new Spanish system of positive points for drivers.
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  SEAT to Build Audi Q3 22 Mar 2011 (News)
  SEAT remains the only company in its sector with the capacity to fully design, develop, manufacture and market cars in Spain.  A member of the Volkswagen Group, the multinational has its headquarters in Martorell near Barcelona, and exports around 75% of its production to 72 countries.  SEAT is the market leader in Spain and in 2010 had a turnover of around five billion euros, with total sales of 339,500 vehicles worldwide.
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  Rage Concern: Wrong Answer 14 Jul 2001 (News)
  Despite the fact I support the new law, I've had seen more near-misses since the law was implemented than before. Incidentally you might remind driving readers coming to Spain from England that unlike the UK where even one warning triangle isn't required by law, here in Spain TWO triangles have to be carried at all times. And so does all the original (not copies) paperwork associated with the vehicle, from driver's licence and insurance certificate to ownership papers.
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  SEAT celebrates its 60th birthday 11 May 2010 (News)
  SEAT signed a distribution agreement for Audi and Volkswagen models through its dealership network and the production of the Polo/Derby and the Passat/Santana in Spain. But if there's one car that identifies the dynamic, ambitious, gung-ho spirit of 80s Spain it's the SEAT Ibiza. Mirroring the international party-going image of the Mediterranean island, its 1984 launch signalled a turning point in Spain's motoring scene.
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  Report: International Mini Meet 2013 21 May 2013 (News)
  The event was clearly a success with 10,000 Mini-mad fans attending the long-weekend's festival and doing what they do best... partying hard. The sheer variety of Minis was fantastic, with Innocentis from Italy, Authis from Spain, Mokes, Austin, Morris and Rovers from the UK, and all manner of specials. And to celebrate, we bring you 50 magic moments from IMM2013. See you in Kent for the next one?
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  Twin Drive Petrol/Electri Hybrid From SEAT 24 Jan 2009 (News)
  A radical new SEAT, conceived to run on electric power or a conventional petrol engine, has been unveiled in Spain. The green-minded Leon Twin Drive Ecomotive prototype made its debut at the SEAT Technical Centre in Martorell, near Barcelona. The ultra-low emissions concept was unveiled in front of Spanish Government minister Miguel Sebastián, as well as Catalan and local government representatives.
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  STAY LEGAL AND AVOID FINES DRIVING IN EUROPE 17 Mar 2008 (News)
  The rules vary between different countries: The French only require one warning triangle to be carried, whilst in Spain motorists are required to carry two. Some countries require a First Aid kit and a Fluorescent safety vest. Spain requires a fluorescent vest for every passenger to be carried within the car, not the boot.
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  Techno Classica 2015: VIP Seat prototypes on display 16 Apr 2015 (News)
  This snow-white ‘Papamovil’ was based on a Seat Marbella and was built in 1982 for the visit of Pope John Paul II to Spain.