Thanks for the information - the car is brand new - expecting delivery within the next two weeks ,on a European insurance policy valid for residence anywhere in the EU and it won't need an MOT for three years. In any case, it's a 4x4 so we'll most likely trade it in for a convertible once in Spain and settled. We need it to transport a few personal things and our large dog from here to Spain. Our furniture etc will arrive via Pickfords!
Will definitely register, as I did here in Prague, but...what's a NIE?