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How to Buy an Imported German Car in Cubillos Del Sil: Download Our Bilingual Sales Contract

Buying a vehicle imported from Germany to Spain can be a complex process, especially when it comes to the legal paperwork. To ensure your purchase is legally binding and protected under both German and Spanish law, you need a document that bridges the language gap. This bilingual Sales Contract (Contrato de Compraventa) is designed to provide security for both the buyer and the seller, ensuring that all technical and legal details of the German import are clearly documented for the Spanish traffic authorities (DGT).

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Cubillos Del Sil

Once you have purchased the vehicle and signed the contract, you must register the car in Spain. In Cubillos Del Sil, the process involves the following steps:

DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico): While you can handle much of this online via the DGT website using your Digital Certificate, you may need to visit the Provincial Traffic Headquarters in León if your case involves specific documentation issues or non-EU import peculiarities.
ITV (Technical Inspection): You must take the vehicle to an ITV station (the nearest ones are in Ponferrada) to obtain the Spanish "Ficha Técnica" before the car can be registered.
Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Cubillos Del Sil): You must pay the "Impuesto de Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) at the local town hall to obtain the tax payment receipt required for registration.
Tax Office (Agencia Tributaria): You must file the Model 576 (Impuesto de Matriculación) at the AEAT, which can be done online.

📄 Modelo Oficial / Official Template

Plantilla / Template

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO USADO / USED VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

VENDEDOR / SELLER: [Name/Nombre], [ID/DNI/Passport], [Address/Dirección].
COMPRADOR / BUYER: [Name/Nombre], [ID/DNI/NIE], [Address/Dirección].

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

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:
1. El VENDEDOR declara ser propietario del vehículo y lo vende libre de cargas y gravámenes. / The SELLER declares to be the owner of the vehicle and sells it free of charges and encumbrances.
2. El COMPRADOR declara conocer el estado actual del vehículo y lo acepta. / The BUYER declares to know the current condition of the vehicle and accepts it.
3. El precio de venta es de [Amount] euros. / The sale price is [Amount] euros.

Firmado en / Signed in [City] a [Date].

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

Additional documentation required

To successfully complete the registration of your German import in Cubillos Del Sil, you must compile the following documents:

Original Foreign Registration Certificate: The "Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I & II" from Germany.
Proof of Ownership: The bilingual contract provided above.
Technical Inspection (ITV): The "Tarjeta de Inspección Técnica" issued after the Spanish inspection.
Proof of Identity: A valid DNI, NIE, or Passport.
Tax Receipts: Proof of payment for the IVTM (local tax) and Model 576 (registration tax).

Expert Tip: Always verify the "COC" (Certificate of Conformity) of your German vehicle before arriving at the ITV station. This document simplifies the technical inspection process significantly. If you are buying a used car from a professional dealer in Germany, ensure the invoice includes the VAT (IVA) status clearly marked to avoid double taxation issues when importing to Spain. If you have any doubts, consult with a local "Gestoría" in Ponferrada or León to handle the DGT paperwork on your behalf.