Be forewarned, if you are considering buying a foreign vehicle in Spain.  Vehicles such as cars of various types which are right hand drive can still be put onto Spanish plates.  Vehicles which are not manufactured in Europe, must meet the stricter regulations.  The law is different when it comes to larger vehicles.  Anyone considering purchasing a van or Caravan which is also right hand drive and registered abroad, should take note that they will not be able to register the vehicle with Spanish plates.  Although that there are expectations that this law is due to change this year.  We must be realistic and not anticipate this change to occur in 2013.