Import a Car from Germany

Steps to import from Germany

1. 1

   Search on mobile.de or autoscout24.de

   The two largest vehicle portals in Europe. Filter by price, mileage and location.

2. 2

   Verify vehicle history

   Request the TÜV report, service book and check for outstanding financing.

3. 3

   Negotiate the price without VAT (Netto)

   If buying from a dealer as a business, you can request the net price. As a private buyer, you pay 19% German VAT.

4. 4

   Transport the car to Spain

   Car carrier truck (€800–€1,200) or drive yourself with transit plates (Kurzzeitkennzeichen).

5. 5

   Pass ITV and register at DGT

   Import ITV inspection, tax payments (registration + ITP if second-hand), and final registration.

Tips for importing from Germany

• 1mobile.de has more listings than autoscout24 for private sellers
• 2German cars usually have more complete equipment than Spanish models
• 3Beware of accident-damaged cars — always request the CARFAX/AutoDNA report
• 4German transit plates (yellow) allow you to drive for 5 days across Europe
• 5Mileage in Germany is measured in km (same as Spain), no conversion needed

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