Thanks for your reply . what i really need is a list of requirements in english to matriculate a vehicle which is to be kept in the algarve. i.e.costs appertianing to different models etc. i am staying 12 weeks a year at the moment and intend to settle full time in 5 years. if there is any body out there that can point me in the right direction to get this info i would be most grateful. Thanks again Ken Sheldrake