BUYING A NEW CAR IN SPAIN

Spain has a very strong second hand car market so many drivers prefer to buy new models and enjoy the benefits of purchasing straight from the dealers showroom. The cost of new vehicles are cheaper than in the UK but more expensive in many other Countries such as Germany and Belgium.

New car tax in Spain is quite expensive and is one of the highest in Europe. This makes it a very competitive market for the dealers and a buyers market for potential new car drivers. It pays to do some shopping around to see what is on offer in the way of discounts.

Most dealerships will provide incentives such as free upgrades though I would always try for more discounts just to see how much they want your business.

To buy a new car in Spain you need to either be a resident. In this case you need to provide your residents card, passport, copy of your property deeds and a padron from the local Town Hall.

The details on the deeds must match the person buying the car.

If you are renting property then your lease must be 12-months minimum. You will still need to show copies of your passport and permanent or temporary residents card.

You will normally have to wait for the IVA certificate to come through on completion and this can take as long as 10-days. You will not need to renew the IVA road worthiness certificate until the 4th year.