How to Buy an Imported Car from Germany: Bilingual Sales Contract Template for Lloreda

Purchasing a vehicle from Germany and importing it to Spain is a popular way to acquire high-quality cars, but it requires precise legal documentation to ensure a smooth registration process at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). This bilingual (Spanish/English) purchase agreement is designed to protect both the buyer and the seller, ensuring that the transaction is legally binding and recognized by Spanish authorities in Lloreda.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Lloreda

Once you have signed the contract, you must prepare the vehicle for registration in Spain. In the area of Lloreda (and the broader Cantabria region), you should follow these steps:

• ITV Inspection: Take the vehicle to an authorized ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) station to obtain a Spanish technical card (Ficha Técnica).
• Tax Payment: Pay the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576) via the AEAT (Agencia Tributaria) website or your local tax office.
• DGT Appointment: You must request an appointment at the Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico. While the Jefatura is in Santander, residents in Lloreda use this regional office for all vehicle registration procedures.
• Submission: Present the original bilingual contract, the German "Zulassungsbescheinigung" (Part I and II), your ID (DNI or NIE), and proof of tax payments.

CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE SALES CONTRACT

VENDEDOR / SELLER: [Name], con DNI/NIF/Passport [Number], con domicilio en [Address].

COMPRADOR / BUYER: [Name], con DNI/NIF/NIE [Number], con domicilio en [Address].

VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE:

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

CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:

1. El vendedor declara ser dueño del vehículo libre de cargas. / The seller declares to be the owner of the vehicle free of any liens.

2. El comprador adquiere el vehículo en el estado en que se encuentra. / The buyer acquires the vehicle in its current condition.

3. El precio acordado es de [Amount] euros. / The agreed price is [Amount] euros.

4. Se firma en [City], a [Date]. / Signed in [City], on [Date].

Firma del Vendedor / Seller Signature: __________

Firma del Comprador / Buyer Signature: __________

Additional documentation required

To finalize the import process successfully in Lloreda, you must also provide the following documents alongside your signed contract:

• Original German Vehicle Registration Documents: Ensure you have both "Teil I" and "Teil II". Without these, the DGT will not process the request.
• Certificate of Conformity (COC): This document is essential to prove the vehicle meets EU safety and environmental standards.
• Proof of Address: A current "Empadronamiento" from your local municipality to prove your residency in the region.
• Receipt of the "Impuesto de Circulación": Pay this municipal tax at your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) before heading to the DGT.

Expert Tip: Always verify the vehicle's history using a professional service like CarVertical or the German "Zentralregister" before signing. Ensure the VIN on the physical car matches the one on the German documents exactly. If the contract is not in Spanish, the DGT may require a sworn translation ("traducción jurada"), which is why using this bilingual template is a time-saving strategy for your import project.