Buying a used car in Spain help!
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Buying a used car in Spain help!
Hi, has anyone here purchased a car in Spain, or more specifically Andalucia. We just moved to Malaga and have a car we want to buy privately. I wanted to ask if someone can help us with the following doubts we have
1) What are the costs involved over and above the purchase price of the car? I read here that there is a 4% charge if you buy used. Is this correct? What are the other charges involved?
2) What paperwork do I need to buy the car?
3) What paperwork do I need to register the car in my name in spain being a EU citizen
3) Since we have 30 days to register the vehicle in our name, can we drive it in the meantime?
thanks for all your help
1) What are the costs involved over and above the purchase price of the car? I read here that there is a 4% charge if you buy used. Is this correct? What are the other charges involved?
2) What paperwork do I need to buy the car?
3) What paperwork do I need to register the car in my name in spain being a EU citizen
3) Since we have 30 days to register the vehicle in our name, can we drive it in the meantime?
thanks for all your help
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Re: Buying a used car in Spain help!
Hi, has anyone here purchased a car in Spain, or more specifically Andalucia. We just moved to Malaga and have a car we want to buy privately. I wanted to ask if someone can help us with the following doubts we have
1) What are the costs involved over and above the purchase price of the car? I read here that there is a 4% charge if you buy used. Is this correct? What are the other charges involved?
2) What paperwork do I need to buy the car?
3) What paperwork do I need to register the car in my name in spain being a EU citizen
3) Since we have 30 days to register the vehicle in our name, can we drive it in the meantime?
thanks for all your help
1) What are the costs involved over and above the purchase price of the car? I read here that there is a 4% charge if you buy used. Is this correct? What are the other charges involved?
2) What paperwork do I need to buy the car?
3) What paperwork do I need to register the car in my name in spain being a EU citizen
3) Since we have 30 days to register the vehicle in our name, can we drive it in the meantime?
thanks for all your help
if you go ahead on your own you will need :
1. From DGT "Antecedentes del vehiclo" - this will give official past history and avoid any surprises.
2. Also from DGT the form to be filled out on change of ownership "cambiar del Titularidad"
3. From owner - the technical logbook and receipt for road tax, also up to date technical inspection report. Also a copy of their DNI
4. A contract needs to be done "Compraventa"
5. Yes there is a tax to pay "transmisiones patrimoniales" (ITP ) and this varies depending on the region. Malaga will fix its own level and it must be paid within 30 days.
6. The owner may ask for your signature on another form from the DGT which confirms the sale and they will then notify the DGT the vehicle has been sold by them in case you fail to do the process
All info here : Papeleo compra coche segunda mano paso a paso | blogcochesegundamano
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Re: Buying a used car in Spain help!
Hi, has anyone here purchased a car in Spain, or more specifically Andalucia. We just moved to Malaga and have a car we want to buy privately. I wanted to ask if someone can help us with the following doubts we have
1) What are the costs involved over and above the purchase price of the car? I read here that there is a 4% charge if you buy used. Is this correct? What are the other charges involved?
2) What paperwork do I need to buy the car?
3) What paperwork do I need to register the car in my name in spain being a EU citizen
3) Since we have 30 days to register the vehicle in our name, can we drive it in the meantime?
thanks for all your help
1) What are the costs involved over and above the purchase price of the car? I read here that there is a 4% charge if you buy used. Is this correct? What are the other charges involved?
2) What paperwork do I need to buy the car?
3) What paperwork do I need to register the car in my name in spain being a EU citizen
3) Since we have 30 days to register the vehicle in our name, can we drive it in the meantime?
thanks for all your help
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If you buy from a car dealer they will do all the paperwork for you.
if you go ahead on your own you will need :
1. From DGT "Antecedentes del vehiclo" - this will give official past history and avoid any surprises.
2. Also from DGT the form to be filled out on change of ownership "cambiar del Titularidad"
3. From owner - the technical logbook and receipt for road tax, also up to date technical inspection report. Also a copy of their DNI
4. A contract needs to be done "Compraventa"
5. Yes there is a tax to pay "transmisiones patrimoniales" (ITP ) and this varies depending on the region. Malaga will fix its own level and it must be paid within 30 days.
6. The owner may ask for your signature on another form from the DGT which confirms the sale and they will then notify the DGT the vehicle has been sold by them in case you fail to do the process
All info here : Papeleo compra coche segunda mano paso a paso | blogcochesegundamano
if you go ahead on your own you will need :
1. From DGT "Antecedentes del vehiclo" - this will give official past history and avoid any surprises.
2. Also from DGT the form to be filled out on change of ownership "cambiar del Titularidad"
3. From owner - the technical logbook and receipt for road tax, also up to date technical inspection report. Also a copy of their DNI
4. A contract needs to be done "Compraventa"
5. Yes there is a tax to pay "transmisiones patrimoniales" (ITP ) and this varies depending on the region. Malaga will fix its own level and it must be paid within 30 days.
6. The owner may ask for your signature on another form from the DGT which confirms the sale and they will then notify the DGT the vehicle has been sold by them in case you fail to do the process
All info here : Papeleo compra coche segunda mano paso a paso | blogcochesegundamano
Thank you for your reply. It was very informative. Regarding number 3, what is the difference between the "technical logbook" and the "technical inspection report". The seller showed me a double-sided coloured A4 card with all the vehicles details and technical info. He told me it belongs to the vehicle. Would this be one of them?
Also, the big question on my mind is, once I have paid for the car and done all the paperwork outlined above, can I drive it during the 30 days I have to register it into my name? Our situation is that we just arrived in Malaga and want to go house shopping but we wanted to buy a car first to get us around. This means that we don't have an actual address yet but need to get mobile right away.
thanks again for the info, it has been very helpful
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Re: Buying a used car in Spain help!
Thank you for your reply. It was very informative. Regarding number 3, what is the difference between the "technical logbook" and the "technical inspection report". The seller showed me a double-sided coloured A4 card with all the vehicles details and technical info. He told me it belongs to the vehicle. Would this be one of them?
Also, the big question on my mind is, once I have paid for the car and done all the paperwork outlined above, can I drive it during the 30 days I have to register it into my name? Our situation is that we just arrived in Malaga and want to go house shopping but we wanted to buy a car first to get us around. This means that we don't have an actual address yet but need to get mobile right away.
thanks again for the info, it has been very helpful
Also, the big question on my mind is, once I have paid for the car and done all the paperwork outlined above, can I drive it during the 30 days I have to register it into my name? Our situation is that we just arrived in Malaga and want to go house shopping but we wanted to buy a car first to get us around. This means that we don't have an actual address yet but need to get mobile right away.
thanks again for the info, it has been very helpful
Surely better to rent for your initial 30 days.
Technical documentation - 2 principle ones :
The car logbook , not A4 size but smaller, lists technical details of car and then the road certificate. ( permiso de circulacion )
If the car is 4 years old or more must have annual ITV inspection report/stamp and a small sticker on the windscreen.
If you do present all documentation online should be covered for 30 day period but , again, problem of address.
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The smaller one is the Logbook - Ficha Tecnica which includes boxes which are stamped when the car has completed its ITV. The A4 sheet is the actual detailed report from the last ITV test. It is mandatory to carry in the car the report as well as the stamped Ficha Tecnica.
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We do have an address but it is a short term let just for our first few weeks. Will this be sufficient or do you need a long term let with an actual rental contract?
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The smaller one is the Logbook - Ficha Tecnica which includes boxes which are stamped when the car has completed its ITV. The A4 sheet is the actual detailed report from the last ITV test. It is mandatory to carry in the car the report as well as the stamped Ficha Tecnica.
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This is the DGT documentation summary in english
https://sede.dgt.gob.es/Galerias/tra...04-04-2016.pdf
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Not sure that will be sufficient. You have to provide an original document that confirms your address.
This is the DGT documentation summary in english
https://sede.dgt.gob.es/Galerias/tra...04-04-2016.pdf
This is the DGT documentation summary in english
https://sede.dgt.gob.es/Galerias/tra...04-04-2016.pdf
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In theory but at the time of purchase you need to put personal details, including address in the "Compraventa" document. No idea how that influences what address you then use on the official transfer papers.
Was is clear is that for the seller in 15 days they should expect to receive confirmation from the DGT that the vehicle has been transferred to you and , if not, they should go to their local Trafico office to inform them of the sale. .
As a PS : The timing, date and hour is critical on the sale document as this involves liability for potential fixed penalty fines, and who has to pay them.
Was is clear is that for the seller in 15 days they should expect to receive confirmation from the DGT that the vehicle has been transferred to you and , if not, they should go to their local Trafico office to inform them of the sale. .
As a PS : The timing, date and hour is critical on the sale document as this involves liability for potential fixed penalty fines, and who has to pay them.
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In theory but at the time of purchase you need to put personal details, including address in the "Compraventa" document. No idea how that influences what address you then use on the official transfer papers.
Was is clear is that for the seller in 15 days they should expect to receive confirmation from the DGT that the vehicle has been transferred to you and , if not, they should go to their local Trafico office to inform them of the sale. .
As a PS : The timing, date and hour is critical on the sale document as this involves liability for potential fixed penalty fines, and who has to pay them.
Was is clear is that for the seller in 15 days they should expect to receive confirmation from the DGT that the vehicle has been transferred to you and , if not, they should go to their local Trafico office to inform them of the sale. .
As a PS : The timing, date and hour is critical on the sale document as this involves liability for potential fixed penalty fines, and who has to pay them.
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The smaller one is the Logbook - Ficha Tecnica which includes boxes which are stamped when the car has completed its ITV. The A4 sheet is the actual detailed report from the last ITV test. It is mandatory to carry in the car the report as well as the stamped Ficha Tecnica.
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Also, the car that I am buying is actually in the sellers fathers name. He doesn't talk to his father apparently but he showed me the drivers license of his father so I can see the signatures match on the contract "compra venta" that we are to sign in a few days when we do the deal. Do you think I should insist to do the deal with his father rather than him?