Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Car Ownership & Driving in Portugal - Expert insights, practical tips, and real-world advice
Thinking about buying a car in Portugal or getting behind the wheel for the first time? Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time resident, our webinar will provide essential knowledge about driving on Portuguese roads. From understanding driving licence requirements to car insurance and taxes, we’ll ensure you’re fully prepared to avoid costly mistakes & confidently navigate every aspect of car ownership and driving in Portugal.
Join us as we cover:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:52 Frequently asked questions
00:05:43 Importing a vehicle to Portugal
00:08:48 Buying a vehicle
00:14:33 Car finance - leasing a vehicle
00:17:04 Driving licence - using your existing licence & licence exchange
00:21:11 Road Tax (IUC)
00:22:38 Vehicle insurance - example prices
00:25:30 Inspections - IPO - Vehicle safety certificate
00:26:42 What to do if you have an accident
00:28:30 Essential tips
00:32:17 Roriz Car - help to buy a car in Portugal
01:02:30 More useful contacts
Don’t miss your chance to get personalised answers to your questions on all matters related to moving to and living in Portugal. Join us live - expatsportugal.com/calendar-whats-on
🚘 Contacts for assistance with vehicles in Portugal
🟢 Roriz Car - Vehicle search, sourcing and personal advice and assistance for buying used and new cars in Portugal - expatsportugal.com/business-directory/roriz-car
🟢 ACP Automóvel Clube de Portugal - help with paperwork for exchanging your licence, importing your car. Insurance, fuel discounts, leisure discounts, healthcare, golf, and much much more.
Premium Members receive a 25% discount off their first year’s annual membership fee
Community Members receive a 15% discount off their first year’s annual membership fee
expatsportugal.com/business-directory/acp-automovel-clube-de-portugal
🟢 Global International Relocation - Shipping your goods including vehicles to Portugal and worldwide. Assistance with the full process. 5% discount for Premium Members
expatsportugal.com/business-directory/global-international-relocation
🟢 Spartan FX - For money exchange and transfer to purchase a vehicle - expatsportugal.com/business-directory/spartanfx
🟢 Winsurance - For all options & cost for vehicle insurance - expatsportugal.com/business-directory/winsurance
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*ABOUT EXPATS PORTUGAL*
expatsportugal.com
Since 2005, Expats Portugal has been assisting people in finding the information, contacts & support they need to migrate to, settle in, & enjoy Portugal!
Having already been through the process ourselves, our team is keen to assist in making the process smoother, and help you avoid costly mistakes!
Through our many years of experience, we've built & continue to grow our excellent network of trusted professionals; bringing you the most reliable & up-to-date advice, as well as negotiating exclusive discounts on your behalf. We enjoy sharing our contacts, knowledge & experience to offer extra support in all aspects of moving to Portugal.
*COMMUNITY* - Our network of 14k+ members come from all over the globe, all united by our interest in & love for Portugal. We connect through our community forum & events.
*SUPPORT & INFORMATION* - In addition to the wealth of information on our YouTube channel, you can ask questions & search through thousands of useful forum posts to find all you need. Everything from: country specific information such as, moving to Portugal from the USA, D7, D8 & Golden Visas, Portuguese citizenship & residency, tax in Portugal, NHR tax breaks, buying & renting property, the best places to live, retiring in Portugal, healthcare & medical insurance, Brits in Portugal & so much more! - expatsportugal.com/community
*EXTRA SUPPORT* - You don't have to struggle alone! See our membership options - expatsportugal.com/join-us
*EVENTS* - Online & in-person events to get you the expert information you need & the opportunity to make new friends in Portugal & worldwide - expatsportugal.com/calendar-whats-on
*KEEP UPDATED* - Join our community &/or mailing list - expatsportugal.com
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Car Ownership & Driving in Portugal - Expert insights, practical tips, and real-world advice
Thinking about buying a car in Portugal or getting behind the wheel for the first time? Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time resident, our webinar will provide essential knowledge about driving on Portuguese roads. From understanding driving licence requirements to car insurance and taxes, we’ll ensure you’re fully prepared to avoid costly mistakes & confidently navigate every aspect of car ownership and driving in Portugal.
Join us as we cover:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:52 Frequently asked questions
00:05:43 Importing a vehicle to Portugal
00:08:48 Buying a vehicle
00:14:33 Car finance - leasing a vehicle
00:17:04 Driving licence - using your existing licence & licence exchange
00:21:11 Road Tax (IUC)
00:22:38 Vehicle insurance - example prices
00:25:30 Inspections - IPO - Vehicle safety certificate
00:26:42 What to do if you have an accident
00:28:30 Essential tips
00:32:17 Roriz Car - help to buy a car in Portugal
01:02:30 More useful contacts
Don’t miss your chance to get personalised answers to your questions on all matters related to moving to and living in Portugal. Join us live - expatsportugal.com/calendar-whats-on
🚘 Contacts for assistance with vehicles in Portugal
🟢 Roriz Car - Vehicle search, sourcing and personal advice and assistance for buying used and new cars in Portugal - expatsportugal.com/business-directory/roriz-car
🟢 ACP Automóvel Clube de Portugal - help with paperwork for exchanging your licence, importing your car. Insurance, fuel discounts, leisure discounts, healthcare, golf, and much much more.
Premium Members receive a 25% discount off their first year’s annual membership fee
Community Members receive a 15% discount off their first year’s annual membership fee
expatsportugal.com/business-directory/acp-automovel-clube-de-portugal
🟢 Global International Relocation - Shipping your goods including vehicles to Portugal and worldwide. Assistance with the full process. 5% discount for Premium Members
expatsportugal.com/business-directory/global-international-relocation
🟢 Spartan FX - For money exchange and transfer to purchase a vehicle - expatsportugal.com/business-directory/spartanfx
🟢 Winsurance - For all options & cost for vehicle insurance - expatsportugal.com/business-directory/winsurance
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Love our channel? You can also support us by becoming a YouTube member - youtube.com/channel/UCONoNEVBaAyCFcY6QpaFvbA/join
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
*ABOUT EXPATS PORTUGAL*
expatsportugal.com
Since 2005, Expats Portugal has been assisting people in finding the information, contacts & support they need to migrate to, settle in, & enjoy Portugal!
Having already been through the process ourselves, our team is keen to assist in making the process smoother, and help you avoid costly mistakes!
Through our many years of experience, we've built & continue to grow our excellent network of trusted professionals; bringing you the most reliable & up-to-date advice, as well as negotiating exclusive discounts on your behalf. We enjoy sharing our contacts, knowledge & experience to offer extra support in all aspects of moving to Portugal.
*COMMUNITY* - Our network of 14k+ members come from all over the globe, all united by our interest in & love for Portugal. We connect through our community forum & events.
*SUPPORT & INFORMATION* - In addition to the wealth of information on our YouTube channel, you can ask questions & search through thousands of useful forum posts to find all you need. Everything from: country specific information such as, moving to Portugal from the USA, D7, D8 & Golden Visas, Portuguese citizenship & residency, tax in Portugal, NHR tax breaks, buying & renting property, the best places to live, retiring in Portugal, healthcare & medical insurance, Brits in Portugal & so much more! - expatsportugal.com/community
*EXTRA SUPPORT* - You don't have to struggle alone! See our membership options - expatsportugal.com/join-us
*EVENTS* - Online & in-person events to get you the expert information you need & the opportunity to make new friends in Portugal & worldwide - expatsportugal.com/calendar-whats-on
*KEEP UPDATED* - Join our community &/or mailing list - expatsportugal.com
#expatcommunity #expatexperts #expatguide #expatlife #expatliving #expatriatelife #expatriates #expats #expatsinportugal #expattips #livingineurope #digitalnomads #digitalnomadvisa #livinginportugal #movingtoportugal #portugal #portugalnews #portugalcitizenship #portugalgoldenvisa #portugalimmigrationnews #portugalimmigrationupdate #portugaljobseekervisa #portugalpassport #portugalvisa #portugalworkpermit #portugalworkvisa #portugalproperty #retireearly #retireearlyandtravel
