How to Buy an Imported Car from Germany: Download Your Bilingual Purchase Contract for Otur
Importing a vehicle from Germany to Spain can be a complex bureaucratic process, but having the right documentation is the first step to success. If you are a resident in Otur or the surrounding areas of Asturias, you need a legally sound contract that satisfies both the German seller and the Spanish traffic authorities (DGT). This bilingual purchase contract (Compraventa) is designed to bridge the language gap and ensure all necessary legal clauses are covered for a smooth registration process in Spain.
Instructions on how and where to submit your documentation in Otur
Once you have purchased the vehicle and signed the contract, you must initiate the registration process in Spain. Since Otur is a locality within the municipality of Valdés, you will need to handle the following:
- DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico): You must visit the Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in Oviedo to process the "Matriculación" of your imported vehicle.
- Tax Office (Agencia Tributaria): Before going to the DGT, you must pay the "Impuesto de Matriculación" (Model 576) via the AEAT website or office.
- Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Valdés): You will need to pay the "Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica" (IVTM) at your local council in Luarca (the capital of Valdés) to obtain the proof of payment required for the DGT.
- ITV (Inspection): You must take the vehicle to an authorized ITV station in Asturias to obtain the Spanish technical card (Ficha Técnica) for imported vehicles.
CONTRATO DE COMPRAVENTA DE VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
VENDEDOR / SELLER: [Nombre/Name], con DNI/NIE/Pasaporte [Número/Number], y domicilio en [Dirección/Address].
COMPRADOR / BUYER: [Nombre/Name], con DNI/NIE [Número/Number], y domicilio en [Dirección/Address].
VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE:
Marca/Make: [Marca] | Modelo/Model: [Modelo] | Bastidor/VIN: [Número de chasis] | Matrícula/Plate: [Matrícula]
CLÁUSULAS / CLAUSES:
1. El VENDEDOR declara ser el legítimo propietario del vehículo y lo vende al COMPRADOR por el precio de [Precio] euros. / The SELLER declares to be the legal owner and sells the vehicle to the BUYER for the price of [Price] euros.
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 VENDEDOR se compromete a entregar toda la documentación original del vehículo necesaria para su matriculación en España. / The SELLER agrees to provide all original vehicle documentation required for registration in Spain.
Firmado en / Signed in [Ciudad/City], a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].
Firma Vendedor / Seller Signature: ____________________
Firma Comprador / Buyer Signature: ____________________
Additional documentation required
To successfully register your German import in Spain, you will need to present the following documents alongside your signed bilingual contract:
- Original German Registration Documents: Both "Teil I" (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil I) and "Teil II" (Zulassungsbescheinigung Teil II).
- COC (Certificate of Conformity): This is essential to prove the vehicle meets European technical standards.
- Proof of Identity: Your DNI, NIE, or Passport.
- Proof of Payment of Taxes: Receipt of the IVTM (local tax) and Model 576 (registration tax).
Expert Tip: Always ensure the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on the German registration documents exactly matches the physical plate on the car chassis. If you are unsure about the tax calculations or the technical inspection requirements, I highly recommend hiring a "Gestoría" in Luarca or Oviedo that specializes in imported vehicles; their expertise can save you weeks of administrative delays and potential fines for missing documentation.