If you try to buy a used car in Spain, you can face certain difficulties – high prices, tampered mileage, lack of a clear vehicle history, and limited choice of options. There’s a smart way to get a used car in Spain with reliable documents of the technical expertise and up to 30% lower price. A lot of Spanish drivers decide to buy a car from Germany.
Buying a used car Spain from the German market is a profitable decision, but it seems much more difficult for casual drivers who have never been through this process. “Auto in Spain” is a company that can help you with it. We have 20+ years of expertise in arranging deals on the European car market. We offer a turnkey service – from selection to the delivery and registration in Spain.
Why is it more advantageous to buy a car from Germany rather than in Spain?
At first glance, the cars look the same, but the operating conditions and sales approaches in Spain and Germany differ significantly
🇪🇸 Cars in Spain
Tampered or incorrectly reported mileage
Cars involved in accidents where the damage has been concealed by cosmetic repairs
Lack of a complete service history
Unscrupulous private sellers and resellers
Basic configuration
The price is inflated relative to the car's actual condition
Buying a car becomes a stressful experience, and you feel like you have to bring along an “expert friend”
🇩🇪 A car from Germany
Verified mileage
Transparent vehicle history
Regular maintenance
Minimal risk of hidden damage
A wide selection of trim levels and models
Often, you get a better-condition vehicle for the same or less money
Buying a car with us is a comfortable and safe experience
A Trusted Car Broker for Importing From Germany
“Auto in Spain” is a company that offers a turnkey car sourcing from Germany to Spanish residents. We not only help you to import the German used cars Spain. Our specialists take over the process of technical inspection, bargaining with the seller, arranging the deal, and the delivery. We help to get better conditions for less money and save approximately 30% of the budget of our clients.
In our team, there are not only car broker Spain, but also technical experts and legal consultants. It allows us to provide you with the full service. During the 23 years of operation, we’ve organized 8,000+ successful deals and saved more than €300,000 for our customers.
We are a company with over 20 years of experience
Our team handles all aspects of buying a car in Spain—from finding the right vehicle to completing the registration process and delivering it to your doorstep. We’ve been in business since 2003, have a deep understanding of the market and the procedures involved, and have a network of trusted contacts—all of which saves you time, money, and stress.
23
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In the Spanish and European automotive markets
8 000
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Successful deals in the automotive sector
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€
300 000
Savings for customers thanks to our expertise
Search for a car on all available resources
We identify and prepare a selection of vehicles that fully meet your agreed-upon criteria, utilizing all available resources, including private auctions
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We check the VIN and the vehicle's full history
We check the VIN against official databases, the service history, the number of previous owners, and any history of accidents or insurance claims (preferred option)
02
We perform technical inspections in Germany
We perform a professional pre-purchase inspection: engine, transmission, suspension, electrical system, and the vehicle’s exterior condition
03
Communicating and bargaining with the seller
We handle the negotiations, review the documents, and often secure better terms or prices for the client.
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We ship to Spain
We safely transport your vehicle to Spain on a car carrier, monitoring every step of the process.
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Registering a car in Spain
We handle the paperwork, taxes, and registration
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We deliver the car
We deliver to any of our dealerships or to your home
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We handle the entire process—from finding a property to registration in Spain
You receive a fully inspected vehicle in excellent condition, registered in Spain and delivered right to your doorstep
Liens, repossessions, loans, fines, theft, and other encumbrances
Optics
Verification of authenticity, functionality, and defects
Engine
Engine condition check, test drive under various operating conditions, inspection for leaks, smoke, engine sound, and unusual noises, compression testing and endoscopy, and inspection of fluid levels and quality
Gearbox
Test drive under various operating conditions and loads; oil level and quality; presence of metal shavings; smoothness and noise level
Our task is to provide you with a comprehensive service, so your car purchase is completely stress-free and easy. And, despite your doubts, the process of car selection Germany is quite quick. An average client’s waiting time between the first consultation and the purchase is only 4 days.
Free consultation
We conduct a free consultation for you, finding out all your criteria and requests about your future car.
Search across the market
Our specialists search for cars for sale across the whole market, including closed auctions. After that, you’ll get a list of options with prices.
History check
You choose the priority option, and we collect all available information about this car from official databases. We check the number of previous owners, service history, accidents, and insurance requests.
Technical inspection in Germany
Our specialists in Germany conduct a full pre-purchase technical inspection. We check all the system operations and look for the consequences of hidden damage.
Negotiation and deal
If everything is all right, we arrange the deal, negotiate with the seller, and get the best conditions for our customer.
Transportation and registration
We arrange the transportation of the vehicle to Spain and complete the registration process.
Delivery
Then our specialist delivers the car to your city and hands it over to you.
During the whole process, our consultant will stay in touch with you, reporting on the stages of the process. You’ll also receive photos and videos that prove the technical condition of the vehicle and a detailed explanation from our specialist. In many cases, this approach brings you a car in a better state and at a lower price than the options of car selection Spain.
Shipping a used car Spain from Germany is quite a popular choice among Spanish residents. Import car from Germany frequently has a better price and clearer history. There are official databases where you can conduct a vehicle history check. Main advantages of German used cars Spain over the Spanish market are:
A wider selection of the makes and models of the cars
Clear and verified mileage
Transparent history of ownerships and insurance requests
Lower risk of hidden damage and unreported accidents
Lower prices for the cars in better condition
The overall market is wider and more regulated, so it’s a good choice to buy a car in Germany. “Auto in Spain” will help you to make this process easy and clear. You’ll get the desired car with a full Spanish registration delivered directly to your doorstep. Contact us to discuss the vehicle you want to buy and start the selection process today.
Our car dealerships
Alicante
C. Estaño 16, 03690, San Vicente del Raspeig (Alicante)
The entire car selection process takes about 3 weeks on average. The timeline depends on how quickly you can identify your top choice from the options we provide for further inspection.
For our part, we ensure the fastest possible service: you’ll receive an initial selection of cars matching your request on the first day of our collaboration; additional information on the options that interest you will be provided within one business day; the vehicle inspection in Germany is conducted within 48 hours of your confirmation; delivery takes up to 7 days; and the technical inspection and registration take up to 3 days
Payment is made directly to the car seller in Germany. We oversee the transaction, review the contract with the seller, and assist with the proper transfer of funds.
All vehicles are transported exclusively by car carrier—this is the safest method of transport, with costs comparable to driving the vehicle yourself. The vehicle is insured throughout the journey and is delivered safe and sound.
No. The entire car-selection process takes place online—from signing the contract to the moment the car is ready for pickup. We handle all registration and legal procedures. If necessary, the car can be delivered to you—without you having to be present.
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