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Purchasing a second hand car

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 6:37pm
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Tyrlan

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Hi everyone we are hoping to buy a second hand car when we are out in the spring.

We are thinking of buying from Costa Cars, Autos Direct or Auto Roig.

From agreement to purchase at a dealers how long does it take before you can have the car, I assume it’s not as straight forward as it is here in the UK.

Tha








Darro

Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:10pm

Darro

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Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:10pm

It's perfectly possible to buy a car and drive away with it in a couple of hours, I've done it.

All you need is the money, (either cash or bank transfer), NIE, and proof of address which does NOT have to be a padron which, as a non resident ,you are not entitled to be on anyway.

Deeds to a property or a long term rental agreement are both valid as proof, unfortunately a great many dealers appear to not u understand that and insist on a padron.

Kenbo

Posted: Thu Feb 1, 2024 7:12am

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Posted: Thu Feb 1, 2024 7:12am

I bought from FWR Eurocars near the airport, I found Frank to be friendly and trustworthy and his cars come with a warranty, he also recommended excellent annual parking.

I conducted much of the business from the uk, inspected and test drove the car on arrival, they will pick you up from the airport, signed paperwork and carried on down to La Florida with the car, they also organised the car insurance, all very straightforward.

Have a look here

 https://www.fwreurocars.com/index.html

Ken

aitchc1401

Posted: Thu Feb 1, 2024 9:44am

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Posted: Thu Feb 1, 2024 9:44am

Kenbo wrote on Thu Feb 1, 2024 7:12am:

I bought from FWR Eurocars near the airport, I found Frank to be friendly and trustworthy and his cars come with a warranty, he also recommended excellent annual parking.

I conducted much of the business from the uk, inspected and test drove the car on arrival, they will pick you up from the airport, signed paperwork and carried on down to La Florida with the car, they also organised the car insurance, all very straightforward....

Hi Ken,

       who did FWR recommend for your annual parking? I have a parking contract that runs till May but I'm looking around at options, at Alicante airport.

Thanks,

Aitch.

Kenbo

Posted: Thu Feb 1, 2024 9:57am

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Posted: Thu Feb 1, 2024 9:57am

Hi Aitch

https://sunstar-parking.jimdosite.com/

Heike & Jorge are a small family business which I like, no disinterested employees.

No shuttle buses, last week from landing to driving out of the airport car park was 25mins, €250pa, unlimited pick ups, they will cover your car if you buy a cover.

Ken

PS They also do car hire.

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aitchc1401

Posted: Thu Feb 1, 2024 12:30pm

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Posted: Thu Feb 1, 2024 12:30pm

Kenbo wrote on Thu Feb 1, 2024 9:57am:

Hi Aitch

https://sunstar-parking.jimdosite.com/

Heike & Jorge are a small family business which I like, no disinterested employees.

No shuttle buses, last week from landing to driving out of the airport car park was 25mins, €250pa, unlimited pick ups, they will cover your car if you buy a cover.

Ken

PS They also do car hire.

Thanks Ken, good info.

Aitch.

janiceroquero

Posted: Fri Feb 2, 2024 2:38pm

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Posted: Fri Feb 2, 2024 2:38pm

Kenbo wrote on Thu Feb 1, 2024 7:12am:

I bought from FWR Eurocars near the airport, I found Frank to be friendly and trustworthy and his cars come with a warranty, he also recommended excellent annual parking.

I conducted much of the business from the uk, inspected and test drove the car on arrival, they will pick you up from the airport, signed paperwork and carried on down to La Florida with the car, they also organised the car insurance, all very straightforward....

Frank is a star. If he doesn't have what you would like he goes out of his way to search for it.

He is on Facebook. 

His place is behind the airport,on the road from El Altet to Torrellano, by the roundabout.

Cheers, J

BBB1069

Posted: Wed Feb 7, 2024 7:08pm

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Posted: Wed Feb 7, 2024 7:08pm

I can add my recommendation to use both Frank and Heike. 
Great service and friendly and helpful.

hanna G

Posted: Thu Feb 8, 2024 9:04pm

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Posted: Thu Feb 8, 2024 9:04pm

Carpoint orihuela costa is the best, need too see in there website... very nice cars brought from belgium himself soo cars are perfect. Did never have problem with my car😉

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