DVLA & Car Hire

Not sure if this has been covered already but if you are hiring a car whilst in Spain (from the 1st June, I think) you have to notify the DVLA you only have a 72 hour window . To be sure of all the details log onto the DVLA website

Jan

From 8 June 2015, you may wish to check with the hire company what they need to see when you hire a vehicle. If you are asked for evidence of what vehicles you can drive or confirmation of any penalty points, you will be able to request a unique code from GOV.UK which will allow you to share your driving licence details or you can download a summary of your driving licence record. The code will last for up to 72 hours and will allow the hire companies to make any necessary checks. You can also request a code by calling 0300 083 0013. This also applies if you have a paper licence that was issued before 1998.

Not all vehicle hire companies will ask for this information and we advise that you check with your hire company.

From DVLA Website

How does this affect those of us who live in Spain and have a spanish licence? When we go back to the UK and want to hire a car, we can't use a DVLA check.

Barry