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Recently Completed Move on Shiply:
Mazda 6
Orig: Stroud, UK
Dest: Valencia, Spain
Competitor Price Quote: £1515.00
Price on Shiply: £800.00
Estimated Saving: £715.00
If you decide that you want to hire a car transporter for your Spanish relocation then finding one can be difficult, especially given the wide array of variables associated with international moves. Finding an array of quotes for moves that span hundreds of miles can be time consuming.
Which is where Shiply can help: by listing a car move with us, the transporters come to you!
Whether you’ve got a Bugatti going to Barcelona or a Skoda to Sevilla, list where and when your car needs moving and transporters will quote you a price.
Compare available companies based on their price as well as feedback they’ve received from other users. You can then pick whichever company you like, whether it’s the cheapest or the best-reviewed.
When your Car Arrives
When your automobile joins you in Spain, make sure you sign off the delivery with the transport provider after you’ve checked over the condition of your vehicle.
- Distance: Check that the distance matches up to how far you expected the car to travel.
- Paintwork: Ask that any changes in paintwork quality are accounted for.
- Basics: Check that the car is running as well as when it left, including acceleration and braking, lights and warning signals. If anything went wrong during transit, the transporter should let you know.
The car transporter may help with the post-transportation checks and answer any questions you may have. If you are shipping your car or using a multi-car trailer then you will need to arrange how you intend to go and pick up your vehicle.
Keeping Your Car in Spain
If you’re becoming a Spanish resident and want your UK car to enjoy the same privilege then you’ll need to make a few changes.
- Notify the DVLA of the move: sending them your registration documents and getting a certificate of export is necessary.
- You’re liable to pay tax if you spend 182+ days in Spain a year; road tax is paid annually at your local town hall.
- Get an import licence from the Ministry of Finance, you’ll need your resident’s permit and your car will be subject to an ITV (MOT). You’ll need to pay import duty and VAT. Extra charges may ensue if you fail to produce your proof on non-UK residence, you can apply for exemption within 28 days of your residence.
- You also need to change your foreign number plates to local ones.
If you’re moving to sunnier climes and want to bring your car along for the ride, or if you need an auto imported from an eBay auction you’ve won, then it pays to be proactive and think ahead. You have a couple of options to transport your car to Spain, you can either embark on a European road trip, or get it imported by a car transportation service.
Before you transport your car
However you intend to move your motor, you should make some checks beforehand:
Basic details: Make sure that you have all the specifications of your car and relevant documentation with the vehicle, including its make, model and registration etc.
Running/faults: If you’re moving a working car then you need to check its vitals. Even if your vehicle will be towed or shipped it may still require driving. Make a note of the condition of the car before it leaves, so you have a point of reference to compare to when it arrives.
Wash and inspect: Clean your car so that you can see any damage to the interior or exterior before it’s transported. This also helps avoid dust-related paint scratches.
Taxation: For a short stay in Spain (less than 6 months), you can use UK tax discs, just make sure they’re in date!
Insurance: Check with your policy holder to see if they cover you for European driving, if you’re making the move abroad then consider moving your plan to a local provider or negotiating a new deal with your existing one.
Final checks
If you’re hiring a transporter, ensure that you clean out your car and remove any extra accessories or valuables in the car as these won’t be covered by the carrier’s insurance. Also, make sure that tyres are properly inflated, and that other parts are secure, such as fold-down roofs.
There are a couple of methods to get your car to Spain, the main difference being whether you drive it yourself or hire a professional car transporter.
DIY: Without a doubt the most enjoyable mode of car transportation across Europe (providing the weather is good) is driving it yourself. You can take in the sights of France as you make your way to the Iberian Peninsula. Bear in mind that this route means a great deal of petrol money, time and of course driving. If you want to make a trip of it this can be the best bet.
Trade Plate Driver: Maybe you’re already in Alicante and buying a car online. If you need it imported, you can always pay someone to enjoy the scenery for you. Hiring a driven car delivery service is just what it sounds like – someone will drive your vehicle to your door. This method can be less expensive than trailer services, but will be dearer than driving yourself.
Single Trailer: If you’re importing a valuable or non-running car you may wish for it to be escorted on its own personal transportation. These trailers are the most expensive mode of moving a car internationally but are among the safest. You can opt to have a covered trailer, offering increased safety for a premium price.
Multiple Car Transport: Large commercial car transporters can load a dozen cars or more, meaning that you can save some cash on your car transport. Their enormous size means that you won’t get a door to door service however.
Ro-Ro: Roll on roll off services allow you to ship your car on a large container vessel. This service can be combined with a trade plater or you may drive it on yourself, if the ship doubles as a passenger ferry, then you can enjoy a cruise too!
When arranging a car transporter, make sure that you arrange pick up and collection points explicitly to avoid confusion. Different services will operate different policies, so ensure that you discuss the move thoroughly with any prospective firms.
When Examining Car Transport Options
If you’re hiring a car importer to get your vehicle to Valencia then ensure that they’ve got the proper credentials before you commit:
Insurance: International car transporters should have comprehensive insurance cover, make sure that they have a policy that covers all the possible angles.
Association: Not essential, but if the car transporter is a member of a professional organisation such as The Association of European Vehicle Logistics then you can be assured of higher level of service.
Item |
Collection | Delivery |
Mileage |
| Mini Cooper | Edinburgh, EH6 6QB | Solihull, West Midlands, B91 3TH | 309 |
| Peugeot 106 | Manchester, Greater Manchester, M34 2FD | Perth, Perthshire, PH1 5RY | 272 |
| Mitsubishi Pajero | Belfast, County Antrim, BT4 2QQ | London, Greater London, E10 6QP | 448 |
| Lotus Excel | Southampton, SO18 2JU | Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 9RU | 109 |
| Audi A4 | London, Greater London, N14 5HU | Enfield, EN3 4QJ | 6 |
| Audi A4 | London, Greater London, N14 5HU | Enfield, EN3 4QJ | 6 |
| Nissan Micra | Deeside, Clwyd, CH5 2QZ | London, Greater London, SE15 2JR | 218 |
| Ford Mondeo | West Bromwich, B71 | Coventry, CV4 | 27 |
| Citroen C4 | Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2JJ | Sunderland, SR2 8RS | 146 |
| Kia Rio | Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9NA | Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5SL | 202 |
Item |
Left By | Comments |
| Mercedes 220ce | haggis (4) | exellent!! |
| Ford Escort | jmckittrick (1) | great price a+++++++++++++ all round! |
| Bmw 2002tii | Gavinmrsh (0) | Very good service, very nice bloke, very highly recommended ! |
| Rover 75 | Count (2) | Excellent, fast, friendly and efficient service. All Good A+++ |
| Nissan Almera tino | ezekiel123 (0) | Job well done |
| Landrover Pickup | rob11 (3) | Hi Jim,Thanks again top job and spot on with timings. |
| BMW 635csi | 1machiavelli (2) | Thanks. A++++++++++++ |
| Ford Focus | xdr536n (2) | Excellent service, highly recommended - Cedric is the man ! |
| Toyota Liteace | GONEGREY (1) | Excellent service, good communications, I would use again ++++++ |
| Bmw M3 | snowced03 (2) | Great communication, Fast Delivery, Will definitely recommend Sam. :) |
Shiply matches users moving cars to Spain with international car courier companies making similar journeys. By utilising spare capacity of vehicles running on the road, Shiply helps reduce the number of otherwise wasteful journeys needed to transport the item. This leads to less CO2 emissions being emitted from delivery trucks, lorries and vans.
- Since June 2008 we estimate that Shiply has helped save 37,769,890 miles - that's about 1,510 times around the world!
- Over 13,409,971 kg of CO2 - about the same as you flying from London to New York 22,055 times!
