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

Importing a vehicle from Germany to Spain can be a complex bureaucratic process. To ensure your purchase is legally binding and recognized by the Spanish authorities (DGT) when you register your vehicle in Masquefa, you need a robust, bilingual sales contract. This template bridges the language gap, ensuring both the German seller and the Spanish buyer fully understand the terms of the transaction, which is essential for avoiding future liabilities.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Masquefa

Once you have purchased the vehicle and signed the bilingual contract, you must prepare the documentation to register the car in Spain. Even though the contract is a private document, you will need to present it during the following steps:

• ITV (Technical Inspection): Take the vehicle to an ITV station (the nearest ones to Masquefa are in Martorell or Sant Andreu de la Barca) to perform the "Inspección Técnica para matriculación de vehículos importados."
• DGT (Traffic Department): Once you have the technical sheet, you must apply for Spanish license plates at the DGT. You can do this online via the DGT website or by booking an appointment at the nearest provincial traffic office (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico de Barcelona).
• Ayuntamiento de Masquefa: You will need to present your documentation to pay the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) at the local council office to complete your registration process.

BILINGUAL SALES CONTRACT / CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA

1. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES / IDENTIFICACIÓN DE LAS PARTES
Seller / Vendedor: [Name/Nombre], ID/DNI/Passport: [Número], Address / Dirección: [Dirección].
Buyer / Comprador: [Name/Nombre], ID/DNI/Passport: [Número], Address / Dirección: [Dirección].

2. VEHICLE DETAILS / DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO
Make / Marca: [Marca] | Model / Modelo: [Modelo] | VIN / Bastidor: [Número]
Plate / Matrícula: [Matrícula] | Mileage / Kilometraje: [Kilómetros]

3. AGREEMENT / ACUERDO
The Seller declares to transfer the vehicle to the Buyer for the price of [Amount] Euros. The Buyer accepts the vehicle in its current state of maintenance. / El Vendedor declara transmitir el vehículo al Comprador por el precio de [Cantidad] Euros. El Comprador acepta el vehículo en el estado de conservación en que se encuentra.

4. TAXES AND FEES / IMPUESTOS Y CARGAS
The Seller confirms the vehicle is free of liens or debts. / El Vendedor confirma que el vehículo está libre de cargas o gravámenes.

Signed in / Firmado en [Ciudad], on [Fecha].

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

Additional documentation required

To successfully register your German import in Masquefa, you must accompany the signed contract with the following documents:

• Original German Registration Documents: Both Part I (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I) and Part II (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II).
• Certificate of Conformity (COC): This document is essential for the ITV inspection as it confirms the vehicle meets EU standards.
• Proof of Identity: A copy of your Spanish DNI or NIE (Resident Card).
• Proof of Payment: Receipt of the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576), which is paid to the Agencia Tributaria.

Expert Tip: Always verify that the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the German registration documents matches exactly the one stamped on the car's chassis. If there is a discrepancy, the ITV station in the Barcelona area will reject your inspection. Furthermore, ensure the contract explicitly states the mileage at the time of sale to protect yourself against potential odometer fraud, a common issue in cross-border vehicle sales.