Questions to ask....

[karandjon]

....when buying a car from a garage.

I know the procedure for buying a second hand car in Spain is very different to that in the UK.

I am going to a garage next week to buy a used car and wondered what questions I need to ask before handing over the cash?

Also, is it possible to do the transfer of papers on the same day, as i am goinf to a garage a 4 hour drive away, and didnt really want to have to go back the next week to pick it up.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Karen

[pilgrim]

It is possible, brother in law did it last week, he just had to have Insurance in place, and got a bit of paper from the garage should he get asked to produce documentation, going back in 2 weeks (due to the local feria)to get the registration document, they did offer to post it. In my experience I would say it depends on the garage

[Beachcomber]

Remember that any debts, fines or unpaid taxes in respect of the vehicle will be transferred to you as the new owner. If it is a reputable garage this should not be a problem but take care not to get lumbered in your haste.

The garage will probably have a gestor who will handle the paperwork and they are likely to have a supply of signed 'justificantes' as the registration document will have to be sent to DGT for transfer, a process which can take several weeks.