Can you do the annual required technical control in another EU country than your own when doing a road trip in Europe?

1. Can a car be registered in two countries?
2. Can I buy a car in another EU country?
3. How long can a UK registered car stay in Europe?
4. Can you take your car to Europe?
5. How long can you drive in UK on foreign plates?
6. What country is M on a number plate?
7. What is the cheapest country in Europe to buy a car?
8. Is it cheaper to import a car from Germany?
9. Is it cheaper to buy a car in another country?
10. Are cars cheaper in Spain than UK?
11. How long can I keep a UK registered car in Spain?
12. Can I drive to Europe after Brexit?

Can a car be registered in two countries?

2 Answers. Communication between countries are not really good, so yes, if you register your car anywhere, you have to tell your old country to remove their car from their registry. ... But this would also mean it is entirelly possible to have a car registered in two countries.

Can I buy a car in another EU country?

As an EU citizen, you are free to buy or sell a car anywhere in the EU.

How long can a UK registered car stay in Europe?

UK law still applies to a UK-registered vehicle if you take it abroad for less than 12 months. That means you need to make sure: your vehicle is taxed in the UK while it's abroad.

Can you take your car to Europe?

The regulations for temporary vehicle import allow a person to bring their car for their personal use only. You are not allowed to lease or lend it to outside parties during your stay in the EU. Driving with a U.S. plate is not prohibited in Europe. Yet, there are time restrictions you need to comply with.

How long can you drive in UK on foreign plates?

Don't panic! You can usually only drive a European vehicle in the UK for 6 months on foreign number-plates if is fully taxed in your home country. If the police stop the vehicle the user has to prove they can use it in the UK without registering and taxing it.

What country is M on a number plate?

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What is the cheapest country in Europe to buy a car?

Poland has emerged as the cheapest EU country to buy cars so it will be no surprise if more and more Germans cross the country's eastern borders to buy cars."

Is it cheaper to import a car from Germany?

Buying an EU import car may be cheaper, or can sometimes be better equipped for the same money, than when you buy from your local dealer. You may even find an unusual or special model that isn't available in the local car market.

Is it cheaper to buy a car in another country?

The USED vehicle car market has always been cheaper for purchasing for the same model vehicle overseas. Not only cheaper, substantially cheaper! Even after import taxes have been calculated for the country of destination, it's still cheaper. To most people owning a car is the 2nd most valuable thing next to a home.

Are cars cheaper in Spain than UK?

The second-hand car market in Spain is slightly different from the UK. Prices are generally higher because people have tended to buy new cars and hang on to them for a long time so there are fewer of them available. As a guide, a five-year-old car will probably cost you about half of its original showroom price.

How long can I keep a UK registered car in Spain?

When Do I need To Register My UK Car? If you spend more than 183 days in Spain, then you are legally considered to be a resident. Hence, you are only permitted to drive a UK registered vehicle in Spain for up to 6 months of the year.

Can I drive to Europe after Brexit?

Yes. From 1 January, most UK drivers will still be able to use their normal driving licence to drive in EU countries. There are some exceptions and what is called an International Driving Permit (IDP) may be needed. An IDP can be bought at Post Offices for £5.50.