All about driving, buying and importing a car in PORTUGAL

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Hi, I'm Nick and I've been living in the Algarve, PORTUGAL for over 21 years. Learn all about how to drive, buy and import cars in this video.
COMING SOON: International schools in the Algarve & Buying a home in a golf resort.
Driving links
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➣Our guide to driving in Portugal
www.algarveaddicts.com/cars
➣Via Verde Toll Transponder
visitors.viaverde.pt
➣Emergency Services
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➣Go to the source: The Portuguese "Código de Estrada"
dre.pt/web/guest/legislacao-c...
➣Portuguese Driving Authority: IMT
www.imtonline.pt
➣Used Cars in Portugal
www.standvirtual.pt
➣New Car Prices in Portugal
www.guiadoautomovel.pt/marcas
➣Portuguese AA or AAA
www.acp.pt
Helpful services
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Some of these links may give me a small payment if you purchase (at no extra cost to you), so if they help you, they help me. Thanks for your support!
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➣Free EUROPEAN Portuguese Course
school.learn-portuguese.org/p...
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@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Have a look at our blog post www.algarveaddicts.com/cars for tons more and info on driving an electric car in Portugal 2,434 charging points (and growing)! Also we recommend an app. Everyone loves an app, right?

@carolleenkelmann3829 3 года назад

You mentioned you had an email address? Is that correct? I couldn't find it and your website wouldn't show up on my browser. !!??

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Maybe try another browser, it works for me and no one else has reported an issue?

@hypnotechno 3 года назад

thanks, interesting but as you say its written by a company selling chargers or something so could be exagerating the perks, or out of date. Thanks again

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

I don't think that's true... Read their about page www.electromaps.com/en/about-us

@hypnotechno 3 года назад

@@AlgarveAddicts I did say "or something" because I had already read the about section. " Electromaps is an electric mobility service provider based in Barcelona". Hopefully all the pros they list are still accurate.

@sdvalbom1 2 года назад

Great vídeo but just wanted to correct one thing on the vídeo, when owning a vehicle in Portugal the inspection is two to two years after it's 4 years old but if the car is older than 8 years then everyone must go to the auto inspection every single year for the rest of the vehicle's life. Good job on the rest though people should bare something in mind when living in Portugal, most people have very very low income salaries and being late to work is a solid reason to get fired so next time you go about life on the roads and are just visiting as a tourist avoid morning hours or after 5pm ....after that traffic will ease....be safe everyone and enjoy this wonderful vídeo.

@mikejackson1410 3 года назад

Great Info!! We appreciate you struggling on to get it done.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Cheers Mike👍🏼

@thedarknight5714 Год назад

Great video. Many thanks from a Portuguese Ex-Immigrant who returned to the homeland after 12 years in Southern California.

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Welcome back! Where did you return to in Portugal?

@michaelthatcher3825 3 года назад

Great video....I have lived in the Algarve for 16 years now so have experienced almost everything you have covered re: cars. Two points - one, especially for retirees considering Portugal, if you are 70 or older and obtain a Potuguese DL, you need to renew every year and have a quick checkup and eye test costing 70-100 euros privately. Secondly, the burocracy is seriously reduced if you lease a car rather than buy it as you don't actually own it and the leasing company takes responsibility.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Excellent, thanks Michael! 👍🏼

@Martin-kd3ee 2 года назад

Thanks! I should read comments before I pose questions........

@joanneserpa8731 3 года назад

Excellent information! Thank you!

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

You're welcome Joanne 👍🏼

@kevingallen1678 3 года назад

Thanks Nick,appreciate your work!

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Cheers Kevin! 👋🏻😎👍🏼

@PeeGeeThirteen 3 года назад

Super informative! Thanks!

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Cheers Peegee13 👌🏼

@dmatmor 2 года назад

Great Info !! Thank you.

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

You're welcome Doron 👍🏼

@MrGurujohnny 2 года назад

Great video very helpful thank you.

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

You're welcome John, glad it helped.

@olasparen6955 2 года назад

Really useful information. Thanx a lot, Nick

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

You're welcome Ola👍🏼

@royking7298 3 месяца назад

FYI: If I haven't mentioned it before, there have been numerous times in the last 2 years, I wanted to know about cars, driving, laws about the same, and car prices. Each time, I searched this video and found the links in the description to help me out, or I counsulted the content of the video. BRAVO! Oh! I always click, like too.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 месяца назад

Thanks Roy! Much appreciated. I have an interview coming up with a car expert soon...

@JH-gd5eh 3 года назад

Very informative thanks.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Thanks for watching JH 👍🏼

@doritamayrhofer4736 2 года назад

Great video! Very informative and useful.

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Thanks for watching 👍🏼

@kathrynd4912 2 года назад

Truly wonderfully informative, thanks.

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Kathryn 👍🏼

@danielschmidt1384 Год назад

Thanks for all the information!

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

You're welcome Daniel!

@droops63 3 года назад

Super helpful! These nuts and bolts kinds of videos are gold. Thank you.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

You're welcome John, thanks for watching 👍🏼

@sheepmaster7631 3 года назад

thanks for the efforts. this was very useful!

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Glad you got some value Sheep Master! 👍🏼

@andrewal410 3 года назад

Thanks Nick, I found this video really useful, lots of really great tips and info .

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Cheers Andrew, I'm so happy you guys are finding this useful.

@relicofgold 2 года назад

Thanks for persevering and producing this informative vid. Your vids are more informative than most consistently, so ty.

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Thanks so much 👍🏼

@sanilcheriyanoommen2119 2 года назад

Thanks for the valuable information about driving, buying, and importing vehicles to Portugal.

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

You're welcome Sanil 👍🏼 thanks for watching.

@malemastery 5 месяцев назад

Hugely useful video brother. Many questions answered. You’ve got a new subscriber 👍🏻

@AlgarveAddicts 5 месяцев назад

Thanks and welcome to the club 😎👍🏼

@thefullmonte1902 2 года назад

Good info - thanks!

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

You're welcome 👍🏼

@elizaescalante5277 3 года назад

What a great video Nick

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Thanks Corina, I hope it was useful.

@starcruiser679 3 года назад

Good morning from Arizona. Excellent comprehensive video

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Thanks Brad, good evening from the Algarve! 👍🏼

@ogator8642 3 года назад

This is a terrific video, full of useful and important information. I have driven in Portugal many times but this video taught me a lot of things I should have known before I drove a lot in Portugal. Muito obrigado.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

De nada, Ogator, I'm glad you found it useful.

@WeekendBuilders 3 года назад

Great video again, thanks for all the info!!

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Thanks for watching Tim! See you in the Algarve soon.

@WeekendBuilders 3 года назад

@@AlgarveAddicts Can't wait!!!

@ttolliver 3 года назад

Excellent video and as many have said a topic that isn't well covered. And love the costume changes -- it gives a small peek into the effort that goes into videos like this. Thank you!

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Thanks for your kind words Tom, and thanks for watching 👍🏼

@dannyduprey 3 года назад

I'll be watching this more than once. And thanks for explaining what I was doing wrong in roundabouts.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Hehe, wow, Dan, I've felt like we've saved lives with this video 😊

@lucchese20 3 года назад

Absolutely fantastic Nick. Your hard work is commendable and appreciated. 🙏🏻 You looked like you sweated a lot for this one so hope my euros will allow you to enjoy a well-deserved cool beer. 🍺

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Cheers! And thanks for the beer, did I thank you for the beer as your PayPal email may not match your RU-vid handle... If not THANK YOU! I have some Laginitas IPA standing by :)

@algueiraovelho 2 года назад

Awesome.

@LoveLearningInDorset 3 месяца назад

Thanks love your videos, so well made and informative..been enjoying the drone footage over Lagos...would love to see one over Burgau/ Luz. Ps:looking good in your convertible!

@AlgarveAddicts 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much Penelope! 🙏 I do have a video of Luz and one of a night we spent in Burgau.

@your_virtuoso Год назад

fascinating video Happy to find your channel Nick. I'm also from south africa and the accent was so recognizable. I'm thinking of moving to Portugal and this video and the public transport one was very inciteful

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

You're welcome. Good luck on your journey.

@shahmmehmood 3 года назад

Really appreciate your excellent informative video, thanks. Will surely meet you in person once we are in Portugal, if we would be lucky. Thanks again. From Middle East.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

You're welcome, I'm happy it was useful for you.

@tednagowski2953 Год назад

Great video

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Cheers Ted👍🏼

@cliftonsuk Год назад

Thanks Nick, enjoy a beer on me too! Currently driving a hire car on the Algarve, but had no idea regarding roundabout rules! Been doing it all wrong, so this info. is more than useful. So pleased I found your site. Obrigado.

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Thanks for watching Clif, I'm glad it helped👍🏼

@mattmcneil949 3 года назад

Great video! Thanks for making it! My wife and I are moving to Portugal in a few weeks from the US and found this information very helpful.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Cheers Matt, good luck on your move. Which town are you moving to?

@agoodwife8787 2 года назад

Are you guys in portugal already? Did you import you car to portugal?

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Funny that you commented now, I was just making some notes on making a new video about importing cars.

@thurianknight 3 года назад

Great video & information, thanks Nick! If you could circle back on this topic later, it would be really nice to get some more info on importing a car, especially how to get the certificate of conformity & whatever other documents and approvals may be required. I did join the FB group and will keep my eyes on that as well, in case others are already asking the same questions.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Wow, Dave, mmm maybe. This video was so tough to make I don't really feel like driving my car ever again! Just kidding. 🤣

@Louisfps Год назад

Absolutely fantastic video Nick., I am Portuguese / South African just returning to Portugal after 25 years and feel lost in my own culture, just exchanged my license it only took 3 months lucky me.

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Great stuff! Well done.

@Solo50plus 2 года назад

I am using Rui at Luxury Imports Union. The process is still ongoing, but he has been great so far. Very helpful and supportive. I joined ACP for the sole purpose of using their matriculation service. But they were rubbish!!

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

That's great advice, thanks! I should have a chat with Rui.

@Solo50plus 2 года назад

@@AlgarveAddicts The matriculation is done and complete and Rui was brilliant, there's a video about it on my channel. He still provides support for example a couple of months after I still had no idea how to pay the road tax and he helped me with that.

@alexgray1905 3 года назад

This was great! I have been trying to collect information on this subject for quite a while and the information is different depending on who you ask or where you find it. For example, I was told that the car one imports must be older than 12 months and you have to have owned it for at least 12 months. Just as an example and not an issue for us because we plan to bring a 2013 which we bought new in 2013. Anyway, great information, thanks!

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

I'm glad we could help Alex. Yes, that's one of the fascinating things about Portugal, there are many different truths...

@alexgray1905 3 года назад

@@AlgarveAddicts Opportunity for creativity I presume 😂😂😂😂😂

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

It's bizarre, I still can't quite understand it. If you ask two people in the same office something about the way things are done, you'll get two different answers.

@CS-pu4ti 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your effort on making this informative video Nick! Very well done! Even I have driven a car more than 30 years (in Northern California, & Canada), I’m still a little nervous about driving in another country other than US & Canada (even it’s on the right side of the road). Hearing about roundabouts & on ramps… made me even more nervous. I would really miss driving if I choose not to, but if I do, I will have to start that before the end of the two year period; otherwise I’d have to do the driving test ;(

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

It is nerve wracking in the beginning but after a few minutes you'll get used to it. Take the jump in a calm place with lots of roundabouts and soon you'll be whizzing through Lisbon (although that still is quite eye opening for me).

@CS-pu4ti 2 года назад

@@AlgarveAddicts thank you so much for replying to me! I watched more videos about driving on roundabouts; I think I understand that more. I was born in Sri-Lanka; growing up, I remember seeing plenty of roundabouts there, but I left there before I learned how to drive. Thanks so much for your time again!🙏🏽

@eva6009 3 года назад

Can´t wait to see that. It worries me a bit as I am used to driving on the left. Do you know how to get a Portuguese driver license, where can I exchange it, does it need to be translated or is it enough to present it to the authorities together with an international license? My present country has a treaty with Portugal. Looking forward to your video.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

All will be revealed in the video. :)

@GarethMcCumskey 3 года назад

I'm from South Africa and shared the same concern about the side of the road. It is weird especially if you have a manual transmission; I kept slamming my left hand into the driver-side door looking for the gear stick out of reflex for at least a couple of days. But take it slow and you eventually get used to it

@John_McFadden 2 года назад

Thanks for the excellent video. At 16:33 you mention "Road Tax is 60 Euro per year." Are you referring to the IUC Tax, apparently also known as the Circulation Tax?

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Yes, but it varies according to your vehicle. That's an approximate cost.

@bistrobmusic 3 года назад

Thanks for the practical video. I’m thinking of moving over there in the next year or two and these are the kind of questions that I always think about. How is the infrastructure in Portugal for electric vehicles?

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

It's actually pretty good and getting better all the time. I'm sure there is a map of all the charging points. Yup, here you go 2,434 charging points! www.electromaps.com/en/charging-stations/portugal

@GarethMcCumskey 3 года назад

Its VERY good. We bought an electric car and the host and his wife at the AirBnB we are staying at both have electric cars. Look for an app called Miio (on Android and iOS) that gives you access to all (and I mean ALL) electric charging points in the country.

@suebowman7258 2 года назад

Great video and thank you for the tips to avoid paying tax! We plan to move to Lisbon next year and bring our car from America.

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Good luck Sue. The people I have spoken to say that's it's a bit of a bureaucratic nightmare...

@undercoverbossmarketing7747 2 года назад

we are thinking fo brining ours also have you gotten any shipping rates?

@Victor-wf2jg 10 месяцев назад

I heard you have to change your signal package also

@GarethMcCumskey 3 года назад

We finally got our car and went for a drive to Monchique. Even before that with a rental those on and off ramps are killers!!

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Dicey times but it keeps you on your toes 😊

@hypnotechno 3 года назад

Brilliant. May I ask if you know if there is currently any perks on EVs purchased in Portugal? e.g Tax exemption / reduction, Reduced Via Verde, Parking etc. Once heard that there "were" but this changes

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

I found this but have no idea how reliable it is blog.wallbox.com/portugal-ev-incentives/

@minns01 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the great video, very as we have just arrived in PT. Are you able to purchase a car here using a USA Drivers License & D7 Visa, or do you have to wait to complete the Driver License Exchange? Thank you in advance.

@AlgarveAddicts 5 месяцев назад

Hi David, we're planning a video podcast all about cars, and we'll discuss this particular issue soon. As far as I'm aware, if you're under 60, you can drive on your USA license here. If you're over, you need to swap it for a Portuguese one within 6 months of moving. More info here www.algarveaddicts.com/driving Fill put my contact form, and I can put you in touch with our Portuguese car guru if you like? He knows how to get great deals on cars.

@xmaniac99 Год назад

Also used car prices are insane in Portugal, if you can afford buy a new one or just lease (they call it renting overhere).

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

True.

@briany7658 Год назад

Hi Nick, great video. I especially like the info on the roundabouts, getting on and off the highway and handling the crosswalks. Is it ok to use your phone for gps like Google maps in the car? Can you drive for 90 days with a Canadian driver's license?

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Hi Bryan, It's not legal to use your phone while driving.

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

You can drive using a Canadian driver’s licence for up to 185 days, as long as you are not a resident of Portugal.

@vladasenov 3 года назад

Hi Nick! Thanks for the great info! I wonder if they have personal car leasing (Personal Contract Hire ) in Portugal like we do in the UK?

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Hi Vladimir, I'm not sure - maybe try and translate this page with Google and see if it's similar? renaultgest.pt/campanhas-credito-automovel

@vladasenov 3 года назад

@@AlgarveAddicts No, this is PCP (Personal Contract Purchase ). I want to visit Portugal for 6 months a year , but cannot work out how to have a car with this arrangement. Tourist car hire is too expensive.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Sorry, I'm not familiar with that. How about asking in my Facebook group? It's called Algarve Addicts.

@bearders22 3 года назад

Re Via Verde token. Yes, to get one on a foreign car is much easier. I ordered one and linked it to my UK credit card. 4 working days to be delivered to the UK. Cost is minimal and is outweighed by the convenience. Can also be used in Spain.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

That's brilliant, I didn't know it could be used in Spain.

@xmaniac99 Год назад

I use a chip from Mangoo. It is for free and works in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal. Except ofcourse for the the non Via Verde tollways (like the Algarve-Lisbon route). You just pay for the subscription in the months you use the badge. Mangoo is a French company.

@johnrandol716 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. I'm retiring in 6 months from the US and will be moving to Portugal. I will apply for residency as quickly as possible. Can you clarify what you said around minute 19 of this video of begin exempt from "taxes" if your are truly an "expat." I meet the other requirements that you put on the screen, but for tax purposes when will they label me "Expat" from the US who is exempt from taxes? And does that include the 23% VAT? I've also read that an option is to do a lease of a vehicle that includes insurance in the payment. Is that popular with Expats? Another question.....I used to live in Berlin as a diplomat and I have a German (EU) drivers license. Do I have to convert that? Thank you so much!

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Hi John, that tax exemption is the ISV tax you would have to pay on registering your car here in Portugal. As far as I know, there wouldn't be any VAT (IVA) on that but please double check that.

@sherifelsharkawy7041 2 года назад

Hello , great Video 👌👍. I have a question: I am Egyptian 🇪🇬 and I live in Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 . I am about to retire and I am considering living in Portugal 🇵🇹. I have a Beautiful 2016 Dodge Durango, which I will hate to sell here because I will lose a lot of money. As you said , cars are expensive in Portugal. My car is in mint condition and as new . If I decided to bring it to Portugal , do I have to do it before I get my Temporary residency, to get exempted from VAT and ISV ? Meaning , if I already got my temporary residency , I will not be excepted? I will trust your opinion. Thanks for your answer. 🌹

@Lat41 3 года назад

Just visited Portugal for the first time. Drove on some insane roads that were very narrow and twisted. That was in central Portugal. Drivers tended to be more aggressive than I’m used to. Tailgating was a nuisance.

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Yup, I generally let them go... slow down so they can over take.

@tangie6472 Год назад

A question to @Algarve Addicts, or anyone else. Michael Thatcher mentioned it is much easier to LEASE than to buy; can you use your credit rating from the country you have moved from? OR do you need to build up credit while living in Portugal?

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Hi there, I'd suggest you ask a reputable car dealer in the Algarve that question for the best accuracy. Try Renault or Mercedes Benz in Faro.

@gsstr12 3 года назад

I’ll check out your blog post but am looking for info about cost of EVs and availability of public chargers.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

I've just updated the blog post www.algarveaddicts.com/cars See the new car prices link for EV prices. www.guiadoautomovel.pt/marcas/tesla

@samuelmurdoch5046 Год назад

Great video, thanks Nick. I have a question, If I come to Portugal from the UK with my UK car, keep it for 3 months then ship it back to the UK do I need to declare it to Portuguese customs upon entry? I think the answer is no as tourists have 183 days. However I am planning on emigrating to Portugal and already have my NIF etc. I'll just only be using my UK car for 3 months in Portugal then shipping it back to the UK. Thanks ! - Sam

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Hi Sam, you should be fine as there is a law that states you can bring your own car over as long as you have owned it for six months in your previous country and can prove residency there without paying the Portuguese ISV tax.

@prz144 2 года назад

As far a new car purchasing is concerned, what is the custom in Portugal regarding price negotiation? Is the dealer just an order taker for the manufacturer and no price negotiation? Or it is a free for all open negotiation?

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

In my experience the dealers are order takers and there is not much room for negotiation, however I'd suggest you try your luck. What's the worst that could happen?

@user-hg7pl2le3x 11 месяцев назад

Now for a strange question, I have a replica 1966 Cobra assembled in 2014. I'm in Texas USA and the requirements for this car are beyond lax. It has to be 'inspected' every year with the current standard license. This 'inspection only requires that all the lights work, the brakes work and that it has windshield wipers (they don't have to work but they have to be on the car). The total cost for the 'inspection' is $7.00 so you get what you pay for. What is the inspection like for a replica car in Portugal? Oh and if I change the license to antique auto it's no longer inspected at all, but you are limited to 200 miles a year.

@AlgarveAddicts 11 месяцев назад

Hey there, have you managed to figure this out? If you drop us an email I can connect you with someone www.algarveaddicts.com/contact

@kevinkostiuk7446 3 года назад

Coming from the US the roundabouts are a love hate relationship for me. I love that the traffic flows instead of stop lights but it is a bit chaotic too. I am getting the hang of tings but high traffic areas like Portimao are still pretty rough.

@GarethMcCumskey 3 года назад

Just look left. If there's traffic from the left then wait. If it's clear then go.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

That's good advice Gareth, but I hear you Kevin. Try driving on the Marques de Pombal roundabout in Lisbon. Yikes!

@CS-pu4ti 2 года назад

@@GarethMcCumskey so … if the left is clear, and when you enter to the roundabout, do you need to move to the left as soon as possible because the right lane has to leave the roundabout?

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

You do. If you're on the right hand lane (the outside lane) you HAVE to leave the roundabout at the next exit.

@hillarylopes7557 3 года назад

Very interesting video. Sounds all a bit scary. Very different system to South Africa (as you know).

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Yeah, we're pretty lawless down south.

@alexandersumbati3693 3 года назад

Very good overview on Cars and Licenses in Portugal. Nick,what would happen if you are involved in an accident and you have to call the police because of the gravity and you don’t speak Portuguese. How on earth is the policeman going to determine who is at fault and lay charges?

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

It'll be difficult, it always is if you don't speak the language. I'd suggest you call a friend who speaks Portuguese.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Also always take photos so you can defend yourself (with an interpreter).

@prettycool4775 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this video! We've learned a lot especially about buying/importing cars! Looking forward to the next video about international schools. We have 2 kids and for them it's critically important to know that international schools in Portugal are not worse than public schools in the US...lol. So, it would be great to hear about it from people who have gone through this. I am curious to know about differences/similarities, programs, teachers, languages, positive/negative moments etc...

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Unfortunately, I think the international school video may take a while. There's a LOT to cover.

@Borderlandsism Год назад

Don't worry, you don't have to worry about school shootings in Portugal!

@tamardevane6635 3 года назад

I am also wondering about bringing my right hand drive Mazda mx3. Think I will, as it seems impossible to get an automatic sports car in Portugal. I will save a considerable amount of money in the not having to buy also. Have any of you experienced having a right hand drive there?

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

A lot of my friends have and they get used to it pretty quickly. It's tough overtaking trucks but something one has to deal with. I'd be interested to know how you get on...

@PieterKirsten 2 года назад

I got a mango mobilités that covers France, Spain & Portugal.

@Phillyblades Год назад

If you come with international driving license do you need any insurance before drive for 90 days By the way you are Doing great job

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Thanks Philly. The car you drive always needs insurance.

@relicofgold 2 года назад

What about customs fees for importing a car from the USA?

@kerilee9886 2 года назад

Hey Nick :) We’re currently in Lisbon, been here 8 months, and we chose Lisbon because of the public transport because we really didn’t want to buy a car here. However, we’re now considering the Algarve, as we’ve found some international schools we’re interested in for our son. Do you think it’s possible to get away without buying a car in the Algarve? I’ve heard not, but I’m interested in your opinion on this. We’ll buy one if we find a spot we love and it’s better to have one. Thanks so much :)

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Hi Keri, I wouldn't recommend it, the Algarve is really spread out and sure it's possible to live without a car but you'll love it so much more with a bit of mobility.

@kerilee9886 2 года назад

@@AlgarveAddicts Thanks so much for taking the time to respond :) We're looking forward to exploring the Algarve!

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

You're welcome Keri, I hope you enjoy it!

@davidstoeckl6439 Год назад

In the USA, when I rent a car, my auto insurance full coverage covers the rental as well. Will one's auto insurance cover vehicles abroad or do I need to purchase insurance for the rental? Their insurance is always very expensive compared with personal coverage.

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Hi David, here in Portugal when you rent a car your own insurance won't cover it (as far as I'm aware). Let me know of you want to go deeper into the issue as I work with an insurer and he can tell you all the minutiae.

@royking7298 Год назад

Thanks. I think this is the third time I've watched this one. I am a car man. love cars. Love driving etc..... I've now been here for almost 6 months, and inspite of being in Lisbon with no assigned parking spot, I still plan to get a car for longer trips, and I have rented a car 3 times. I love driving the freeways here. So little traffic! It's amazing compared to the US. SOOOOO glad we no longer have to exchange drivers licenses like before! Keep the videos coming!

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Thanks Roy, glad to hear you're enjoying the move.

@dougharris4853 2 года назад

Just wondering what the best websites are for buying used cars in Portugal

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Hi Doug, there's a link in my blog post about it www.algarveaddicts.com/driving

@hankryan8164 Год назад

Nick, I saved this for when we hope to import our car now that we own our place here in Olhao. Can you suggest a consultant that can help us through the process?

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Hi Hank, I've asked around but I can't recommend anyone. Did you find anyone? If so please share with me and how your experience is with them.

@hankryan8164 Год назад

@@AlgarveAddicts I did find a good resource I believe. I will send info once we have more experience with him.

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Thanks Hank.

@jessreiss3093 Месяц назад

Hi Nick, if I'm planning on going back to SA after say being in Portugal for 2 years, how do I drive in SA without the license? Do you have a contact for getting a Portuguese license? Thanks Bart

@AlgarveAddicts Месяц назад

Hey Bart, go to the www.acp.pt/inicio and get an international driver's license 👍🏼

@dmatmor 2 года назад

What about using your phone with the Bluetooth Speakers in your car not holding the phone ?

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

That's perfectly acceptable. No worries 👌🏼

@Wander-lust- 11 месяцев назад

How to important used supecar from dubai dealer ?

@VWApachey 2 года назад

Just wondering if anyone know where I can buy a warehouse to store my old car that I want to take from the UK to put in storage in Portugal, ( not drive on the Portuguese roads), does anyone know if I have to matriculate it, even it cant drive on the road ?

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Maybe chat to Securum Self Storage Lda 289 246 888 maps.app.goo.gl/c4evudE69JYiruUX6 or look for a place to buy close by to you. If you don't drive it on the roads, I'm sure you wouldn't need to register it, however if you'd like to be 100% certain, I would check with a lawyer.

@denagrowsgreen7393 2 года назад

Is it worth importing your car if moving from the US? Especially if it's a good car.

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Hey Dena, you'd have to check out whether it's worth it and what the price of buying one here is. Then figure out all the transportation costs and the paperwork hassles and only then will you know.

@denagrowsgreen7393 2 года назад

@@AlgarveAddicts - Yes, would have to look into transportation costs. Thought you might possibly have a general cost of that, knowing others there who might have done that. I would almost bet someone would be better off selling their car before moving there. I had heard automobiles, even used, were more expensive there. Thanks for the reply back. Cheers!

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

They are way more expensive but without knowing the type of car, your location and where you are coming to in Portugal there definitely is no general pricing. It's also how much value you attach to the hassle of importing your car (it may be easy but most stories I have heard state otherwise).

@jeremybarlow2291 Год назад

I saw an American who is living in France who talked about the process for exchanging his license there. The big problem for Americans is returning to the US would generally mean having to test again in the US to get a new license. They exchanged their license because they were from one of the 13 US states the French have a reciprocity agreement with and they filed for a lost license replacement in their US state after getting the French license. Not entirely above board, but much easier than having to go through the testing procedure to get a license in the US if they return to the US to live. Now that was in a case where they lived in a state with reciprocity which means they could actually change the French license for the US license in that State. The problem with a Portuguese license for Americans is that no US states have reciprocity currently. In terms of the EU overall, only Germany and France appear to have license reciprocity with US states at all. Yes Portugal will exchange your US license, but no US state will exchange your Portuguese license. The French have 13 states with reciprocity and the Germans have like 26 or 27.

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Interesting. There is a new law that came out after this video was made, that you can drive on your international license in Portugal until you're 60 without exchanging it.

@eva6009 3 года назад

Really? No taxes for expats on bringing their own car? That would be great. I wonder if anyone has experienced importing a left-handed car and what changes they had to do to the car. Super great video. I will watch this again and again.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Thanks Eva, but a word of caution, every case is handled differently (as I mentioned) and there are certain changes you need to make to your car for it be accepted. That certificate of conformity appears to be a lot less straightforward than it seems.

@Martin-kd3ee 2 года назад

Have any advice for seniors (70+) in good health?

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Hi Martin, advice with regards to what?

@wddlaw Год назад

What about purchases in Gibraltar? I understand that you maybe exempt from VAT ???

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Gibraltar? Sorry, that's kind of out of my area.

@seinfeldcostanza9433 Год назад

@@AlgarveAddicts maybe he can search for a channel....Gibraltar Addicts...hehehe....

@jollyboyszambia 3 года назад

License exchange and paperwork you have to carry sounds like a nightmare. That's a bit ridiculous how many different docs you need.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

It is crazy. I couldn't believe it when I arrived here. "License and registration" sounds so much easier, even if it IS demanded by a gun toting Texas ranger.

@nicc8268 2 года назад

Is using google maps on a phone not allowed then?

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Yes... Remind where I said it isn't allowed?

@lotdeadsea 3 года назад

Hay do you know if its ok to buy a car in spain and import to portugal

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

If you haven't owned it for six months or loved in Spain you're welcome to, you'll just pay the tax.

@jay1970 7 месяцев назад

Do rental cars have transponder?

@AlgarveAddicts 7 месяцев назад

Yes

@shannonblok658 3 года назад

I had exchanged my Belgium driver’s license for a Portuguese one 8 weeks ago. The temporary permit expired last month. Do I need to wait 18 months to receive it? Does anybody know?

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Hi Shannon, I'd suggest you look at renewing your temporary permit. Let us know what happens.

@maxflight777 2 года назад

Shannon, this may not be the news you want to hear. But mine took 2 years.

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Mine took 18 months.

@SonuSingh-iv5ue 2 года назад

Hello sir. I want to import car from germany. What is total cost to change registration in portugal

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Hi there, you'd have to check with an expert. Please have a look at www.algarveaddicts.com/cars

@Wander-lust- 11 месяцев назад

Is more expensive supercars in portugal ? Any special tax having for that?

@AlgarveAddicts 11 месяцев назад

Car tax goes up with engine size last time I checked, but as far as I'm aware there is no supercar tax. I can find out for you if you give me more details through www.algarveaddicts.com/contact

@Wander-lust- 11 месяцев назад

@@AlgarveAddicts thank you.

@carlapickett7417 3 месяца назад

what about using carplay with your phone in the car? You are not holding the phone. Is that legal?

@AlgarveAddicts 3 месяца назад

Yup, as long as you're not holding your phone you'll be fine.

@alifayyazi3212 Год назад

Hello, is it possible for us to buy our favorite car that is not available in Portugal from a country like Germany and import it to Portugal and pay all the taxes and get a Portuguese license plate for that car?!

@AlgarveAddicts Год назад

Yes, it's possible.

@GarethMcCumskey 3 года назад

What happens if you drive the A22 without the Via Verde ... asking for a friend

@stevebbuk 3 года назад

I assume you would pay at a booth at the end of your journey, though it all looks very complicated and I realize I'm getting old..

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

It is pretty complicated. You could try and get away with it, many people do. However at some stage a massive bill is going to arrive on your doorstep as the toll booths take a photo of your license plate and the fine will be sent to your registered address.

@stevebbuk 3 года назад

@@AlgarveAddicts You mean you have to get this Via Verde installed before you can drive on a Portuguese toll road?

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Yes. Or you have to go into a CTT (post Office) within a certain time period and pay the toll. After that you'll get a fine. R as more on the Via Verde web site.

@hughtuller6344 2 года назад

About the same prices for cars as we have in Hawaii.

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Oh wow, so they're expensive in Hawaii too?

@splynk1 2 года назад

"Cars are expencive" in Portugal,, i thought what? is that even possible.... :-)oh well i looked it up and its not all that bad compared to my end of the line in...Denmark. I looked up the price on a similar model of my current car in Portugal: it was around 15.000 euro,, i payed around 30.000 euro for it here in Denmark. so in round numbers here at me, cars are about double up

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Wow, you may be surprised how cheap cars are in the UK and in the USA then. I've seen some stats that say otherwise.

@splynk1 2 года назад

@@AlgarveAddicts I know, and i envy the UK and also DE prices.But hey its a win/win for me, i can sell my car at home and buy two in PT ;-) I have not looked at new car prices or more common cars, there may be a difference, i drive a MB SLK, its the taxes here that is the killer at 180% oh and 25% VAT. Anyways, was just some fun of the record facts, i found your videos and enjoy them alot >big thumbs up

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

No I haven't, renting long term is really difficult.

@ecuperformance3320 2 года назад

I want to ask. Can I buy a car to exported from portugal? I'm after old car. But I'm not living in portugal and don't have it a address there.

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Sorry I don't understand, you want to buy a Portuguese car if you're not living here and export it to your own country?

@ecuperformance3320 2 года назад

@@AlgarveAddicts yes I will want to buy a car in portugal and bring to different country how hard to understand. It is the same people from Poland going buying cars from Germany and exporting to Poland or different country. That what I want to ask how I can buy a car in portugal? Will any one sell?

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Sure, but why would you do that when cars are much cheaper in Germany or Belgium? Portugal is one of the most expensive countries in Europe for cars after Norway.

@carolleenkelmann3829 3 года назад

Okay, so cars. Very well covered. Huge thanks. As you ride a bicycle, maybe you could do something on bicycles there, in the Algarve ? How hot is hot there and winter riding, is it to recommend? A couple of years ago a tourist cyclist in Mallorca was killed during the daytime by a car driven by a female , who I think was a German tourist, . Sorry, the details and outcome have eluded me. Accidents to cyclists can happen anywhere but some places ( countries ) have better infrastructure and personal awareness ( by car drivers) than others. Of course it goes without saying that we don't want Rambos zooming in and about on their fat tyres.(without lights or bells) causing havoc and angry responses.

@AlgarveAddicts 3 года назад

Hi Carolle, I actually did make a video about mountain biking: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-9Kf-q9Z-_po.html Hot is 30C every day for three months of summer June/July/August and winter is cooler maybe 15C during the day. We have a law about cyclists that you have to be 1.5m away from them, but it's tough on the roads sometimes, I prefer offroading.

@matsnijhuis3311 2 года назад

Cars in the Netherlands are also really expensive

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Sure, but can't you whip across to Germany buy one and come back without being taxed extra?

@matsnijhuis3311 2 года назад

@@AlgarveAddicts no, unfortunately not if you want to get the car on a Dutch registration you have to pay extra tax (BPM) this is mainly based on the emissions. If you buy an older car, you will receive an age discount. for example the new Land Rover Defender p400 there you pay about 40.000 euros bpm (extra tax)

@AlgarveAddicts 2 года назад

Wow