i also am trying to get info on taking a car into portugal as have just bought in the algarve but thier car prices are very high if u get any info i would really appreciate it as i was stopped by police in faro and warned that i must matriculate my 4x4 or take it back to the uk. i am not resident there yet and will not be for another 5 years and i think that makes the difference in cost but any help would be appreciated. Regards Ken Sheldrake