Instant ITV!

So today was Spanish ITV day; actually it was supposed to be tomorrow, though being Spain, it really didn't make any difference. Darrell and myself got 'Burnadette', when we first arrived in Spain, for the princely sum of 400€.  Katie has been using the car, while Darrell is in Australia, so we can go shopping and take Lexi to school.

I had no idea if the car would pass the ITV or not.  According to the mechanic, who took us to the station, it would.  We had to fix a few things today before we went, a dicey seat belt, but that was about it. We were told, the test here is far more comprehensive than the MOT in the UK, although from what I experienced, I can't see how,

The ITV station, was a large, drive through, Government regulated building.  Unlike in Britain, where garages make money on defects found, the stations here are solely for the test, so it isn't in anyone's interest to add on fails, when they are not there.

As we were still sat in the car, we drove through various different tests, a bit like a factory conveyor belt.  Banginging about, start this start that and came out the other side 20 minutes later, with a certificate to say it passed.  It was a bit like a whirlwind.  So much better than the UK system; fast, efficient, no appointment necessary, but a little bit dodgy, well, we are in Spain.  I say dubious, but what I mean to say is, it was a bit breathtaking, in the speed it was all done.  Both Katie and I were expecting a long wait, but nothing could be further from the truth.  

The ITV, is the fastest formality in Spain!  It works! We still have a car, all OK for another year! Viva Espana!