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Hi guys, I holiday in spain alot so I'm looking to buy a good secondhand car I can use when I come over. Don't mind Manuel or automatic. Have a small budget. Will appreciate if anyone has an idea where's the best place to go.
Edna74 wrote on Sat Dec 6, 2025 4:08pm:
Hi guys, I holiday in spain alot so I'm looking to buy a good secondhand car I can use when I come over. Don't mind Manuel or automatic. Have a small budget. Will appreciate if anyone has an idea where's the best place to go.
Hi Edna, I have always used FWR Eurocars which is near the airport. Frank the owner is a genuine good guy and will do all the paperwork for you.
https://www.fwreurocars.com/index.html
If he doesn’t have what you want he will try and get it for you. He is recommended on this forum by a few people.
Posted: Sun Dec 7, 2025 8:24am
PedroB wrote on Sat Dec 6, 2025 9:06pm:
Hi Edna, I have always used FWR Eurocars which is near the airport. Frank the owner is a genuine good guy and will do all the paperwork for you.
https://www.fwreurocars.com/index.html
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If he doesn’t have what you want he will try and get it for you. He is recommended on this forum by a few people.
Thank you so much, that's very helpful. Will try him.
Posted: Mon Dec 8, 2025 8:54am
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Before you make your decision, and if you are looking for a basic model, do visit a few dealers to investigate deals available on brand new cars ( if you have an amount for a deposit)
Dealers will offer 3 year finance deals if you can show you own a home in Spain. Do the maths and balance with convenience and peace of mind of having a brand new car as they will often throw in incentives such as 3 year servicing, free first years insurance etc - we got a very good deal from Dacia in San Pedro del Pinatar. Maria there speaks excellent English
Posted: Mon Dec 8, 2025 2:45pm
REH19 wrote on Mon Dec 8, 2025 8:54am:
Before you make your decision, and if you are looking for a basic model, do visit a few dealers to investigate deals available on brand new cars ( if you have an amount for a deposit)
Dealers will offer 3 year finance deals if you can show you own a home in Spain. Do the maths and balance with convenience and peace of mind of having a brand new car as they will often throw in incentives such as 3 year servicing, free first years insurance etc - we got a very good deal from Dac...
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...ia in San Pedro del Pinatar. Maria there speaks excellent English
Thank you so much for your advice well appreciated.
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Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2025 12:07am
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REH19 wrote on Mon Dec 8, 2025 8:54am:
Before you make your decision, and if you are looking for a basic model, do visit a few dealers to investigate deals available on brand new cars ( if you have an amount for a deposit)
Dealers will offer 3 year finance deals if you can show you own a home in Spain. Do the maths and balance with convenience and peace of mind of having a brand new car as they will often throw in incentives such as 3 year servicing, free first years insurance etc - we got a very good deal from Dac...
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...ia in San Pedro del Pinatar. Maria there speaks excellent English
A small budget and finance for a new car is advised?
Wow, that's inbelieveably bad advice, imo.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2025 6:11am
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Badger1234 wrote on Wed Dec 10, 2025 12:07am:
A small budget and finance for a new car is advised?
Wow, that's inbelieveably bad advice, imo.
Not really, just pointing out the options. Many people dont have the cash to purchase a brand new car outright, and so think buying secondhand is their only option - secondhand cars are comparatively expensive in Spain
If they use the budget they do have to make a substantial deposit, meaning monthly payments are then low. Running costs with a new car can be substantially lower than secondhand, especially if you’ve had other things thrown into the deal
Often home owners don’t realise finance is open to them - I’m glad someone told me about the options. It’s not secured finance
My advice was ‘do the maths’ and balance it with the convenience of having a car which will last a long time, keep its value with no ITVs for 4 years. Going out on a limb here, but as a woman, I feel more confident driving a newer car and made an assumption that Edna might like to consider this option too
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2025 1:16pm
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PedroB wrote on Sat Dec 6, 2025 9:06pm:
Hi Edna, I have always used FWR Eurocars which is near the airport. Frank the owner is a genuine good guy and will do all the paperwork for you.
https://www.fwreurocars.com/index.html
Read more...
If he doesn’t have what you want he will try and get it for you. He is recommended on this forum by a few people.
I have used Frank on several occasions and second the recommendations made here.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2025 8:41pm
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REH19 wrote on Wed Dec 10, 2025 6:11am:
Not really, just pointing out the options. Many people dont have the cash to purchase a brand new car outright, and so think buying secondhand is their only option - secondhand cars are comparatively expensive in Spain
If they use the budget they do have to make a substantial deposit, meaning monthly payments are then low. Running costs with a new car can be substantially lower than secondhand, especially if you’ve had other things thrown into the deal ...
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Often home owners don’t realise finance is open to them - I’m glad someone told me about the options. It’s not secured finance
My advice was ‘do the maths’ and balance it with the convenience of having a car which will last a long time, keep its value with no ITVs for 4 years. Going out on a limb here, but as a woman, I feel more confident driving a newer car and made an assumption that Edna might like to consider this option too
Yes, I guess the new car option is good, especially for women who like the security in knowing they're much less likely to breakdown. It's just a very big commitment, I was thinking, but I'm sure Edna would know what she's taking on if she did go down that route.
As for the price of cars, I struggle to see why they're so expensive considering the average salary in Spain. I was truly shocked when I first saw the cost. Ridiculous.
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2025 9:12pm
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Badger1234 wrote on Wed Dec 10, 2025 8:41pm:
Yes, I guess the new car option is good, especially for women who like the security in knowing they're much less likely to breakdown. It's just a very big commitment, I was thinking, but I'm sure Edna would know what she's taking on if she did go down that route.
As for the price of cars, I struggle to see why they're so expensive considering the average salary in Spain. I was truly shocked when I first saw the cost. Ridiculous....
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Yes, unlike the Uk the value of second hand cars doesn’t seem to drop at all - one of our neighbours was recently offered a part exchange value for their 4 year old car which was the same as they paid for it new
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