How to Buy a Car from Germany: Bilingual Sale Contract Template for Almadrones

Importing a vehicle from Germany to Spain can be a complex bureaucratic process, but having the right documentation is the first step to a successful registration. This bilingual contract is designed to protect both the buyer and the seller by clearly outlining the terms of the sale in both Spanish and English, ensuring that all legal requirements for the Spanish Traffic Authority (DGT) are met.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Almadrones

Once you have purchased your vehicle and signed the contract, you must bring the documentation to the nearest administrative offices. For residents in or near Almadrones (Guadalajara), the process involves the following steps:

• Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico (Guadalajara): This is the primary office where you will submit the documentation for vehicle registration (matriculación). It is highly recommended to book an appointment (cita previa) online through the official DGT website before going.
• Local Tax Office (Ayuntamiento/Delegación de Hacienda): You will need to pay the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Registration Tax) and the "Impuesto de Circulación" (IVTM) at your local municipal office or via the regional tax agency before finalizing the registration at the DGT.
• Translation: While this bilingual template is accepted for private records, the DGT may occasionally request an official sworn translation (traducción jurada) of the original German purchase invoice if the contract is not deemed sufficiently clear.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE PURCHASE AGREEMENT

VENDEDOR / SELLER: [Nombre/Name], con DNI/NIE/Pasaporte [Número], con domicilio en [Dirección].
COMPRADOR / BUYER: [Nombre/Name], con DNI/NIE/Pasaporte [Número], con domicilio en [Dirección].

OBJETO DEL CONTRATO / SUBJECT OF THE AGREEMENT:
El VENDEDOR transfiere la propiedad del vehículo / The SELLER transfers the ownership of the vehicle:
Marca/Make: [Marca] | Modelo/Model: [Modelo] | Matrícula/Plate: [Matrícula] | Bastidor/VIN: [Número de bastidor]

PRECIO / PRICE:
El precio acordado es de [Cantidad] Euros, pagados mediante [Transferencia/Efectivo].
The agreed price is [Amount] Euros, paid via [Transfer/Cash].

DECLARACIONES / DECLARATIONS:
El VENDEDOR declara que el vehículo está libre de cargas y gravámenes.
The SELLER declares that the vehicle is free of any liens or encumbrances.

Firmado en [Lugar], a [Fecha]. / Signed in [Place], on [Date].

Firma Vendedor / Seller Signature: ____________________
Firma Comprador / Buyer Signature: ____________________

Additional documentation required

To successfully register an imported vehicle in Spain, the contract is only one piece of the puzzle. Ensure you also possess the following:

• Original German Registration Documents: Part I (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I) and Part II (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II).
• Certificate of Conformity (COC): This technical document is essential for the ITV (Technical Inspection) station in Spain to verify the vehicle's specifications.
• ITV Card (Ficha Técnica): You must take the vehicle to an ITV station to obtain the Spanish technical inspection card.
• Proof of Identity: Your DNI, NIE, or Passport.

Expert Tip: Before finalizing the purchase in Germany, run a "Check de Informe de Vehículo" to ensure there are no outstanding legal issues or mileage discrepancies. Always keep the original signed contract in a safe place, as you will need to present it alongside the tax payment receipts to obtain your new Spanish license plates. If you are uncertain about any clause, consult with a local 'Gestoría' in Guadalajara to ensure your paperwork is flawless before your DGT appointment.