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ITV / MOT in Spain
In Spain cars have to pass an ITV , which is like the MOT in the UK. This is done as per the year of the car and depending on what vehicle type you have and the purpose for the use of the car.
Hire cars have to pass the ITV every 6 months normally, as do some other commercial vehicles.
Servicios ITV – Book in a vehicle for ITV and then pay online.
English Registered vehicles can be transferred to Spanish plates if planning to stay longer than is allowed by the Spanish Laws.
Less than 12 months :-
You should take your vehicle log book (V5C) with you if you’re taking your vehicle abroad for less than 12 months. You may have to show it if you’re stopped at a port or while driving abroad by police / border controls.
Make sure your V5C has your current addreess.
You can apply in advance if you need to get a V5C or update your V5C before you travel. Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) it may take longer than usual to process.
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
- you have a current MOT
- you have insurance
You’ll also need to make sure you meet any international or national conditions for licensing and taxation.
Bringing your vehicle back untaxed
If you bring your vehicle back to the UK untaxed you cannot drive it back into the UK – it’ll have to be transported and a SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) must be made straight away.
Motorbikes & CBT
Whether on 4 wheels, or two, driving can be fun – Weekends away, the open road, driving holidays / road trips.
Check out our page on taking a vehicle abroad.
If you are on a motorbike, make sure you have the correct protective clothing for your trip / journey.
Compulsory Basic Training – CBT
Compulsory basic training (CBT) is a course you usually have to take before you ride a moped or motorcycle on the road.
The training makes sure you can ride safely on your own while you practise for your full moped or motorcycle test.
CBT is not a test that you pass or fail.
After you’ve completed CBT, you can ride a:
- moped if you’re 16 or over
- motorcycle up to 125cc and with a power output of up to 11kW if you’re 17 or over
You must use L plates (L or D plates in Wales).
You must pass your full moped or motorcycle test within 2 years, or you have to either take CBT again or stop riding.
You can be fined up to £1,000 and get up to 6 penalty points for riding if you do not have a valid CBT certificate.
Motor Goods
Driving in the UK
Contact the DVLA for information regarding a UK driving licence.
You an check what information DVLA holds about your driving licence or create a check code to share your driving record, for example to hire a car. View
Ministry of Transport Test – MOT
Once a car is three years old (four years in Northern Ireland) it must be tested each year to check it meets road safety and environmental standards.
Lorry Drivers
Become a qualified heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver
Motor GoodsCar Rental in UK
Car RentalsSafety whilst Driving
Documentation
- License
- Insurance
- Registration
- Vehicle ownership documents
- Emergency contact information
Car Repairs & Maintenance
- Jumper cables
- Spare tire and tire-changing equipment
- Air pump
- Multitool
- Flashlight
- Reflective triangles and/or flares
Get warnings on road hazards and speed cameras, see the link below.
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Information and links to car hire companies in Mallorca.
Remember to bring your driving licence with you if hiring a vehicle. Many companies offer a transfer services as they are not all located at the airport.
Car Hire Companies In Mallorca
www.terryscarhire.com – 971 267 849 – Email
www.rosslind.com – 971 692 985
www.hasso-rentacar.com – 902 203 012
www.recordrentacar.com – 964 343 034 – Email
www.hertz.es – 971 789 670
www.rentacarvanrell.com – 971 545 291 – Email
www.centauro.net – 971 494 160
www.sixt.es – 902 491 616
www.enterprise.es – 971 266 001
Medical Exam for Driving Licence
In order to get a driving license you will need to have a medical examination before you take your theory test.
Normal costs are around 50-60 Euros, and once done the information from the medical is sent directly to the DGT.
Where can I get the medical done?
How long is my driving licence valid for ?
| Up until the age of 65 | For people over the age of 65 | |
| A1, A, B, B+E and LCC licenses | Renewal every 10 years | Renewal every 5 years |
| Professional licenses ( old BTP, C1, C1 + E, C, C + E, D1, D1 + E, D y D + E) | Renewal every 5 years | Renewal every 3 years |
- The A1, A, B, B+E and LCC licenses are renewed every ten years up until the age of 65
- People over the age of 65 should renew their driving license every five years.
- Professional licenses ( old BTP, C1, C1 + E, C, C + E, D1, D1 + E, D y D + E) are renewed every 5 years up until the age of 65
- People over 65 years of age should renews every 3 years
What does the Spanish Medical involve ?
The medical examination will be a sight, hearing and co-ordination test in the form of a computer based driving simulation.
Mobility Scooters Mallorca
Companies that Hire out mobility scooters in Mallorca.
- Easy Rider
- Mobility Scooter Mallorca
- Rent a Mobility Scooter Mallorca
- Alcudia Mobility Hire
- Palma Nova Mobility Hire
- Lower Hire Alcudia
To have your company listed here, please contact us.
Transport in Mallorca
Transport
Please see the information we have gathered regarding transport, which includes, ferries, air travel, local public transport, train and bus. Also information on parking in Palma.
Soller Train
El Tren De Soller. Tourist train which provides a service between Palma and Soller. Travellers wanting to use this service can buy tickets at he station on the same day of travel. It is not possible to purchase tickets in advance.
Bus / Coach Companies
Discount Card – for Bus, Train and Metro Services for the TIB service – Intermodal
- ticket price for bus curently €5.00 ( which is reduced to €1.00 per trip with the citizens card – You have to top the card up first – here is a link to the fares. The service is provided to the following areas …. routes
- A11 Peguera – Magaluf – Airport
- A32 Can Picafort – Platja Muro / Alcúdia – Airport
- A42 Cala Bona – Cala Millor – Airport
- A51 Cala d’Or – s’ Arenal de Llucmajor – Airport
EMT
Tarjeta Cuidanana – Citizens card to enjoy cheaper bus fares on the EMT transport system. You can obtain one of these if you are Registered ( empadromiento ) in Palma.
Empresa Municipal de Transports Urbans de Palma de Mallorca
Customer service office , C/ Josep Anselm Clavé 5. 07002 Palma de Mallorca, (+34) 971 214 444, usuaris@emt.palma.es
ROIG
TUI
Train
TIB – https://www.tib.org/web/ctm/estacio-intermodal-palmaPlaça d’Espanya, s/n, Palma, (+34) 971 177 777 –
Opening times: Monday to Sunday: 05:30 to 23:30
Car Hire / Airport Parking
SIXT, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise, Dollar and OK Cars are amongst the many car hire companies here in Mallorca. For further info
Ferry
Plane / Airlines
Palma Airport – http://www.aena.es
Parking in Palma
There is plenty of underground parking in Palma, and there are blue zones, where you have to pay, and white zones, where there is free parking – if you can find a space !
- There is an online app that you can use to pay for parking which is called MobiAppParc –
If you are a resident of Palma, then there is also the option of a parking permit. You have to be registered as living in Palma, and the car also needs to be registered at the same address. Then you can apply for the permit, which at the moment costs around €24 per annum.
To renew your residents permit – click here for more information.
Transfer car ownership in Spain
What papers do I need to transfer a car over in Spain ?
- permisso de circulacion
- ficha technica
- residencia
- passport
- compra venta / sales contract between buyer and seller
- you will need to pay about a fee for the transfer tax at Traffico
- then you will get a number and then go to the relevant desk at Traffico to finish the process.
- car tax will need to be up to date also, if not this has to be paid before the transfer of ownership can take place
Most people use a Gestoria to do this as it can be complicated.