Buying a used car in Costa de Almeria

Posted: Sun Sep 1, 2019 9:52am

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Tom2015

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I am moving to Palomares soon and am looking to buy a second hand car. Preference is for a diesel SUV or Estate car. Any advice or tips greatly appreciated.

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Posted: Sun Sep 1, 2019 9:31pm

DarioMartin

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Posted: Sun Sep 1, 2019 9:31pm

First thing you’ll find is that second hand cars hold their price in Spain, and are much more expensive than in UK. My advice is to buy from a reputable garage, and have them do change of ownership. If it’s from a garage, there’s much less likelihood of ending up with a vehicle over which there is an embargo - i.e. unpaid fines (in Spain, if you buy a vehicle with unpaid fines or whatever, you become liable for them)

You will need a NIE to purchase the vehicle, and some garages will ask for a copy of Padrón as well (to enable change of ownership with Tráfico)

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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:30am

Biggles172

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Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:30am

I recently bought a BMW 725 tds for 800 euros plus 200 euros for the year's tax.She quite old but was being sold by an English bar owner as they were returning to UK.Seemed a good idea at the time but as I already have a Mustang and a Saab cabriolet she cold be sold.If interested get in touch with me.