Young adult guy sitting on drivers seat and changing radio settings in the car (poppypix (123RF))
If you choose to buy a new or used vehicle while in Spain, it will need to be inspected and registered.
Inspection
U.S. spec vehicles must have their ITV done on base at the NEX Autoport.
EU spec vehicles may have their ITV done either on or off base.
Register at the Security Office (Vehicle Registration Section) with the following paperwork.
Valid current Spanish registration
Purchase paperwork
Valid insurance on the vehicle in Spain, in the form of an International Certificate of Vehicle Insurance, or ‘green card.’ (USAA and Geico can provide a Spanish version).
PCS orders
Spanish driver’s license or valid U.S. driver’s license with Spanish translation.
DOD ID
Passing ITV
Fuel
Only personnel on stamped orders may fuel their registered vehicle on base at the NEX Gas Station or use the auto services. Car detailing is open to anyone with base access.
Gas card
Visit the NEX Customer Service Center to sign up for the gas card program. This allows you to purchase tax-free fuel from CEPSA gas stations across Spain.
• 200 liters of tax-free fuel may be purchased monthly.
• It takes roughly three months to receive your card.
Insurance
In Spain, third-party liability insurance is mandatory. It must cover bodily injury, liability of at least €50,000,000, and property damage of at least €75,000,000.
You must have an International Certificate of Vehicle Insurance, also called a green card, as proof of insurance. Keep a copy inside your vehicle.
ITV
Spanish vehicle inspections are required yearly. U.S. Spec vehicles must be inspected at the car care center on base. EU vehicles may be inspected either on or off base.
Child Seats
Rear-facing seats are required for children up to 18 months old and less than 28 pounds.
Forward-facing seats are required for children 9 months to 4 years old, and 20–40 pounds.
Booster seats are required for children 3 to 12 years old and 33–80 pounds.
Children 12 years and older.
Under 53 inches tall, they must use a size-appropriate restraint device.
Over 53 inches tall, they are permitted in the front seat.
