Ah, a light just clicked on! 12% of the new car price must represent the ORIGINAL car tax when the new price was e 42000, thus: e 42000 / 12% = e 5052.00 Then if we apply a reduction due to the car's age (over 10 years = 10%), the ACTUAL present charge = e 505.20. That makes sense (in a...

Hi Eldescans, I guess that some of this confusion relates to the fact that e 505.20 is actually 1.2% of 42000, rather than 12%. The other bit is that I'm sure I've read that the charge is based on the Spanish car tax, depreciating at a rate related to the age of the car, until it reaches...

Hi Eldescans - and others offering help (thanks). I guess the 12% relates to the fact your car is not yet over 10 years old - My understanding is that anything over 10 years is at 10% - BUT 10% of what? As has already been indicated, 12% doesn't related to 42,000 euros, and the price...

Hi, I need to register my Range Rover in Spain. In order to do so, one of the things I need is proof of the cost of the car when it was new (preferably with a çost breakdown, i.e. how much was the car tax, and/or VAT. Does anybody have an invoice for their car for that period? I'd...

Hi bicpm, Take no notice of the timewasters. I suspect it's a Range Rover P38 you have - if so, don't hesitate, convert. A - it's easy, B - no more stress. If I'm right (P38), and you want more - just email me for details. Rafe