Import a Car from France

Steps to import from France

1. 1

   Search on leboncoin.fr or lacentrale.fr

   The most popular French portals for second-hand cars.

2. 2

   Verify the CT (Contrôle Technique)

   The French equivalent of the ITV. Must be current to sell the car.

3. 3

   Drive the car to Spain

   From southern France, you can cross at La Jonquera (Catalonia) or Irún (Basque Country).

4. 4

   Request the Carte Grise (barrée)

   The seller must cancel the Carte Grise and sign the transfer certificate.

5. 5

   Register in Spain

   Import ITV + tax payments + DGT for the Spanish plates.

Tips for importing from France

• 1Driving from southern France takes only 3–5 hours to Barcelona
• 2The CT (French MOT) must be valid — if not, negotiate a discount
• 3French cars are usually cheaper in the south (Toulouse, Montpellier)
• 4Watch the 'Carte Grise' — make sure it's in the seller's name

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