Join Talk Quesada

Welcome to Talk Quesada! My name's Alex and this is my website all about Ciudad Quesada in Spain. Talk Quesada is free to sign up and use so register below!

Tips on how to import a car from Germany to Alicante!

Tips on how to import a car from Germany to Alicante!

Postby zuby » Fri Sep 01, 2017 8:51 am

Hi All,

I'm looking into importing a used car from Germany to Alicante precisely Quesada.

I've done some research online and some forums, however, i'll be pleased to get a perspective from someone who has done same.
I'll like to know the process involved including registration and Taxation, pitfalls and advantages.

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Zuby.
zuby
 
Posts: 64
Joined: Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:20 am
Which part of Spain are you from?: quesada
Gender: Male

Re: Tips on how to import a car from Germany to Alicante!

Postby PeteKnight » Fri Sep 01, 2017 2:38 pm

Same as registering a UK car, except you don't have to swap the headlights and potentially re-wire the rear fog light.
Contact Graham at http://spanish-number-plates.com with details of the make, model and year of the car and he'll tell you what the costs will be.

One other thing to look out for... I'm not sure what the rules are in Germany, but in Spain they're very strict about tyres. They prefer the same make and type of tyre all round, but both tyres on the same axle MUST be the same make/type or you'll fail the ITV test.

Pete.
PeteKnight
 
Posts: 1468
Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2016 10:17 pm
Which part of Spain are you from?: Villamartin
Gender: Male

Re: Tips on how to import a car from Germany to Alicante!

Postby zuby » Fri Sep 01, 2017 3:00 pm

PeteKnight wrote:Same as registering a UK car, except you don't have to swap the headlights and potentially re-wire the rear fog light.
Contact Graham at http://spanish-number-plates.com with details of the make, model and year of the car and he'll tell you what the costs will be.

One other thing to look out for... I'm not sure what the rules are in Germany, but in Spain they're very strict about tyres. They prefer the same make and type of tyre all round, but both tyres on the same axle MUST be the same make/type or you'll fail the ITV test.

Pete.



Thanks Pete.
:text-thankyouyellow:
zuby
 
Posts: 64
Joined: Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:20 am
Which part of Spain are you from?: quesada
Gender: Male

Re: Tips on how to import a car from Germany to Alicante!

Postby Gasplumbman » Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:00 am

I got mine done through my solicitor 120€ for her services plus all the rest,you could try a blog from one foot in the cave (google it)I thought that was quite good,final figure depends on efficiency and value
Gasplumbman
 
Posts: 404
Joined: Mon Aug 25, 2014 12:38 am
Which part of Spain are you from?: Orihuela costa
Gender: Male

Re: Tips on how to import a car from Germany to Alicante!

Postby Scipio » Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:58 am

My son did it himself recently.
Hard work. Time consuming and little saving in the end.
User avatar
Scipio
 
Posts: 921
Joined: Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:38 pm
Location: La Florida
Which part of Spain are you from?: Torrevieja
Gender: Male

Re: Tips on how to import a car from Germany to Alicante!

Postby scubydoo » Sat Sep 02, 2017 9:21 am

Hi This man can tell you anything you need to know and costs involved as said previously not realy worth doing it yourself unless you know the system inside out. ;)
Graham Shelton,
Spanish number plates
[email protected]
www.spanish-number-plates.com
966-753-375
605-319-889
scubydoo
 
Posts: 3328
Images: 3
Joined: Sat Mar 01, 2014 4:10 pm
Which part of Spain are you from?: Benimar
Gender: Male

Re: Tips on how to import a car from Germany to Alicante!

Postby zuby » Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:07 am

Gasplumbman wrote:I got mine done through my solicitor 120€ for her services plus all the rest,you could try a blog from one foot in the cave (google it)I thought that was quite good,final figure depends on efficiency and value



Thanks.
zuby
 
Posts: 64
Joined: Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:20 am
Which part of Spain are you from?: quesada
Gender: Male

Re: Tips on how to import a car from Germany to Alicante!

Postby zuby » Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:08 am

scubydoo wrote:Hi This man can tell you anything you need to know and costs involved as said previously not realy worth doing it yourself unless you know the system inside out. ;)
Graham Shelton,
Spanish number plates
[email protected]
http://www.spanish-number-plates.com
966-753-375
605-319-889



Thanks Scubydoo,
I've contacted Graham. Waiting for his reply.
zuby
 
Posts: 64
Joined: Sun Jul 30, 2017 11:20 am
Which part of Spain are you from?: quesada
Gender: Male

Re: Tips on how to import a car from Germany to Alicante!

Postby DTR » Tue Sep 05, 2017 10:40 am

I didn't save that much money to be honest. But what you will get is a nice trip to Germany and the peace of mind that the car you're buying is what it says it is. My advice will be to buy a German car from a German main dealer. If you would like a recommendation just PM me. I'd also avoid AutoScout24 and instead search on www.mobile.de
DTR
 
Posts: 829
Joined: Wed Jul 01, 2015 3:29 pm
Which part of Spain are you from?: Quesada
Gender: Male

Re: Tips on how to import a car from Germany to Alicante!

Postby GLASSMAN » Wed Sep 06, 2017 8:21 am

marcos coches near mercadona imports from Germany ,I think his cars are pricey though,
GLASSMAN
 
Posts: 2243
Joined: Wed Nov 30, 2016 5:05 pm
Which part of Spain are you from?: quesada/
Gender: Male







  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to Driving to Spain / Car hire in Spain / Buying & owning a car in Spain / Licences & Documents / ITV testing/Transporting items to Spain

 
 

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 3 guests

Login
Username:


Password:


Remember me


Forgot password?

Register now

Find in Quesada
What are you looking for in Quesada?: