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How to Buy a German Import Car: Download Your Bilingual Sales Contract for Cabanes

Importing a vehicle from Germany to Spain can be a complex bureaucratic process, but having the right documentation from the start is essential to ensure a smooth registration process at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). This bilingual sales contract is specifically designed to bridge the language gap between a German seller and a Spanish buyer, providing legal certainty for both parties while satisfying the requirements for vehicle registration in Cabanes.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Cabanes

Once you have signed the contract and brought the vehicle to Spain, you must initiate the "Matriculación" (registration) process. While the contract itself is a private document, it serves as the primary proof of ownership for the ITV (Technical Vehicle Inspection) and the DGT.

Step 1: Have the document signed in duplicate by both parties.
Step 2: Obtain the "Ficha Técnica" (Technical Sheet) at an authorized ITV station near Cabanes.
Step 3: Visit the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico in Castellón (the provincial capital serving Cabanes) to present your documentation and pay the registration taxes (Modelo 576).
Step 4: Ensure you have the original German registration documents (Teil I and Teil II) alongside this bilingual contract.

📄 Modelo Oficial / Official Template

Plantilla / Template

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

VENDEDOR / SELLER: [Name/Nombre], con DNI/Pasaporte [ID Number], residente en [Address/Dirección].
COMPRADOR / BUYER: [Name/Nombre], con DNI/NIE [ID Number], residente en [Address/Dirección].

VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE:
Marca/Make: [Brand] | Modelo/Model: [Model] | Bastidor/VIN: [VIN Number] | Matrícula/Plate: [Plate Number]

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:
1. El VENDEDOR declara ser el legítimo propietario del vehículo y lo vende libre de cargas y gravámenes. / The SELLER declares to be the legal owner and sells the vehicle free of charges and encumbrances.
2. El COMPRADOR declara conocer el estado del vehículo y lo acepta en las condiciones actuales. / The BUYER acknowledges the state of the vehicle and accepts it in its current condition.
3. El precio acordado es de [Amount] Euros, pagados mediante [Payment Method]. / The agreed price is [Amount] Euros, paid via [Payment Method].

FIRMAS / SIGNATURES:
En [City/Lugar], a [Date/Fecha].

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

Additional documentation required

To successfully register your German import in Cabanes, you will need to compile the following file:

Original German vehicle registration documents (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I & II).
Proof of identity (DNI, NIE, or Passport).
Certificate of Conformity (COC) if available, which simplifies the ITV process.
Proof of payment of the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576) at the Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria).
Proof of payment of the local "Impuesto de Circulación" (IVTM) at the Cabanes Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

Expert tip: Always request a "Factura" (Invoice) if you are buying from a professional German dealership, as this is preferred by the Spanish tax authorities over a private contract. If buying from a private individual, ensure the contract explicitly states the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) matches the physical car perfectly to avoid delays during the ITV inspection in the province of Castellón.