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I am looking to purchase a used Spanish registered car. Can you advise please

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:15am
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jimsan

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I would like to buy a used Spanish registered car preferably gasoline, (petrol) engine and possibly Seat or Volkswagen manufacturer. I would like to ensure the vehicle is in full compliance with all local legislation. I would value any local knowledge of used car centers close to Oliva. Thank you  

John56

Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:20am

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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:20am

Best advice is to buy through a dealer as they will complete all the changeover ownership papers for you, service the car, provide a warranty, obtain an ITV ( MOT ) and help with arranging insurance.

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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:43pm

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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:43pm

I agree with John, but would also suggest you get the dealer to supply an 'informe' on the vehicle, which will tell you about any outstanding charges/fines on it.

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jimsan

Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:13pm

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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2017 9:13pm

John56 wrote on Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:20am:

Best advice is to buy through a dealer as they will complete all the changeover ownership papers for you, service the car, provide a warranty, obtain an ITV ( MOT ) and help with arranging insurance.

I thank you for the information regarding the purchase of a car, however I would like to inquire where I could purchase a used car from a trustworthy source please. Are there any used car centres around Oliva? 

Peter160

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Posted: Fri Sep 1, 2017 6:28pm

jimsan wrote on Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:15am:

I would like to buy a used Spanish registered car preferably gasoline, (petrol) engine and possibly Seat or Volkswagen manufacturer. I would like to ensure the vehicle is in full compliance with all local legislation. I would value any local knowledge of used car centers close to Oliva. Thank you...

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We were recommended to the Peugeot garage in Palmera and cannot fault their service. They are helpful but their spoken English is limited.

Steve1956

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Posted: Sat Sep 2, 2017 1:06pm

jimsan wrote on Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:15am:

I would like to buy a used Spanish registered car preferably gasoline, (petrol) engine and possibly Seat or Volkswagen manufacturer. I would like to ensure the vehicle is in full compliance with all local legislation. I would value any local knowledge of used car centers close to Oliva. Thank you...

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If you can afford it and you intend to stay in spain for a long period I would strongly advise you buy a new car from a franchised dealer, car histories and second hand dealers vary dramatically here altering the milage is a huge problem as are some dealers.also check the second hand prices they are ridiculous if you want a proper warranty and peace of mind buy new but dont expect a discount most dealers expect the screen price you may get a set of mats if your lucky.

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