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Buying a Car in Spain

You will need to produce certain documentation, when buying a car in Spain. This includes confirmation of your address such as the escritura (property deed) or rental agreement for where you live in Spain as well as your N.I.E number. If buying a new car in Spain from a dealer they will normally organise all the paperwork for you but you will have to pay any transfer tax and fees. If purchasing a second hand car in Spain then you need to ensure all the paperwork is handled correctly to avoid incurring fines. The seller should provide you with the impuesto sobre la circulación de vehiculos (car tax) and the tranferencia. Most people will use a Gestor to organise the paperwork for them although this will incur you a fee. We would recommend taking a note of the vendors NIE number or copy or tarjeta de residencia or passport for your own peace of mind and it can also be used to check signatures. You should also ensure the inspection technical de vehiculos is current (ITV) This is the Spanish equivalent of the UK MOT and all cars over 4 years old must have an annual test. There is a time limit of 15 days to register the car in your name.		Most people use a Gestor to organize the paperwork for them.

If you have an EU licence such as the full UK licence then you can use that to drive a vehicle in Spain. You cannot obtain a Spanish driving licence without a residencia. Whilst it is not necessary to obtain a Spanish licence, strictly speaking you should carry a translation of your licence in Spanish in case you are stopped by the police. This can be obtained from the Real Automovil Club de España. Alternatively, you can obtain an international driving licence from your home country before leaving for Spain. If you decide to become a resident of Spain you should change your licence to a Spanish licence. You can arrange to show your current EU licence and your tarjeta de residencia to the relevant trafico office and complete the relevant form. The alternative is to exchange your current driving licence for a Spanish licence. In order to do this you must provide copies of your passport, your driving licence, tarjeta de residencia and the relevant form from trafico completed. The process can take several days to complete.