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Buying Rental Cars | Used Cars Dealers
To buy a car in Spain on needs more than just money.
A foreigner must have one of the following:
- A residence permit
- "Escritura" (title deeds) of
a house (dwelling not a office) in his personal name
- Certificate of "Empadronamiento"
- Rental contract of one years duration
You will agree the price and payment terms with
the dealer who will usually handle all the paperwork for the vehicle
transfer procedures and if a new car pay the taxes on your behalf.
If you have a used car that you wish to scrap when
you buy a new one, the government will reduce your new car tax by
480.80 euros or 721.00 euros if you scrap a leaded fuel car for
an unleaded fuel one.
There is an increasing used car market in Spain
and "Vehiculos de Ocasion" are spring up all over
the place. The price of used cars in Spain is generally higher than
in Northern european countries. Many used cars are ex-rental models
and these can represent good value for money.
The used car dealer will usually handle the transfer
procedures for you. In a private sale you will normally benefit
for the services of a "Gestor". Make sure you agree
with the seller who will pay the transfer costs (Gestor) and transfer
taxes (4%).
You can do the transfer yourself if you have more
time than money at the "trafico" offices. Formally
known as the "Jefatura Provincial de Trafico".
Almeria:
Hermanos Machado, 4.
Cadiz: Santa Rafaela María,
2.
Cordoba: Avenida Conde Vallellano,
3 y 5.
Granada: Carretera Alfacar, 1.
Huelva: Avenida Escultora Miss Whitney,
19.
Jaen: Avenida Santa María del Valle, s/n.
Malaga: Avenida Mauricio Moro, Edif. Américas.
Seville: Páez de Rivera, 4.
A full list of offices with phone and fax numbers
and email addresses can be found on the trafico website at www.dgt.es.
You will need the following documentation:
- Completed Application form
- Circulation permit (car document) signed by
the seller
- Paid up municipal tax receipt
- Receipt of vehicle transfer tax paid to Hacienda
of 4% of sale price
- ITV (Inspección
Tecnica de Vehiculos) (MOT in UK) certificate plus a photocopy
- Residence permit plus photocopy
- Stamped addressed envelope (for return of car
document)
- Fee 40.20 euros
If you sell a used car make sure that the transfer
is done properly or the new owner may forget something and you will
remain liable for municipal taxes and parking tickets. The same
applies if you scrap a car.
Buying Rental Cars
The rental car industry is thriving in Andalucia
thanks to a constant influx of tourists. An offshoot of this industry
is a second hand car industry that features almost new cars that
even come with a limited guarantee - all at a fraction of the cost
of buying a new vehicle.
To find a second hand rental car, begin by visiting
the car rental companies and car dealerships to enquire about the
current selection of these vehicles. Often your choice of models
and colours will be slightly limited, but perhaps not as much as
you might expect. In fact, there are usually vehicles available
in all categories ranging from luxury to economy.
During the first year following the purchase of
your ex-rental car you may be required to service the vehicle at
the dealership in order to ensure the guarantee is valid.
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Manilva Autos
Second hand car dealer specializing on the Costa del Sol. All services included (finance, insurance, guarantee, ITV,...). Click here ! |
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