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Old 22 Sep 2009
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Buying a bike in Spain

Can anyone help with a reliable yamaha dealer in Spain. Looking to buy a bike and have absolutely no starting point so any advice will be well appreciated.
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When I lived in Spain a few years ago, bikes were nearly impossible to obtain without and address and as a non-citizen, jumping through hoops and knowing someone. I have heard UK is the best source for buying a bike.
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Not easy

Hi,

I also lived in Spain for a long time, and without the right papers it's not possible. I don't think a dealer can even sell to you without everything in order.
If you buy a vehicle without doing it right then it could spell trouble because in Spain, debts stay with the vehicle unless transferred correctly.

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Foreigners, whether from the European Union or not, may buy a car in Spain, either a second or a new one, and have their car to use in Spain for a total of 6 months (it is not necessarily a 6-month continuous period) in any calendar year.

In order to buy a Spanish-registered vehicle, foreigners need to meet one of the following requirements:
  • Present their NIE/NIF number.
  • Holding a residence card.
  • Present a title deed or a rental contract of a Spanish property.
  • Present a certificate of residence (certificado de empadronamiento) issued by the Town Hall where the foreigner is registered.
(I bought a new bike in Spain and had to present all my papers to prove I owned property here.)

If you buy a second-hand car in Spain, whether privately or from a car dealer, you should be provided with the following documents:
  • The circulation permit (permiso de circulación) duly signed on the reverse of the document, together with the technical sheet of the car.
  • Receipt of the municipal vehicle tax (Impuesto Municipal sobre vehículos de tracción mecánica). This is a municipal tax, which varies from town to town, you should keep this with you in your vehicle.
  • ITV test certificate, when applicable. ITV is the inspection for vehicles older than 4 years to verify its condition.
Check the vehicle history before buying any car, as the vehicle may have past debts and the creditor is entitled to use the car as an asset for seizure.

Either the seller or buyer, depending on what both parties agreed, shall apply for a new registration certificate, in order to transfer the ownership of the vehicle (notificación de transferencia de vehículos), obtainable from the provincial traffic department. Both parties must sign this document.
The buyer must pay:
  • the transfer tax at the tax office at a rate of 4 percent of the car price.
  • The Traffic fees, when applying for the transfer of vehicle's ownership.
About the guarantee:
The seller is liable for the later possible imperfections of the vehicle, which could not be discovered by a non-expert car buyer. Private buyers may renounce this guarantee, however, the dealer is mandatory responsible for imperfections on the car.

About the car insurance:
If you buy a second hand car you may subrogate the seller's car insurance, the insurance company shall be informed about this. Make sure that the seller is current in his periodic payments, otherwise once the vehicle is transferred, you will be liable for the amounts pending of payment.
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Forgot to say I got my bike from here - :: Cial. Navarro Hermanos, S.A. :: Motos, coches sin carnet, Quads, Bicicletas, Recambios motos y coches, Maquinaria, Herramientas, Pintura profesional y particular. They are a big Yamaha dealer based in Malaga.
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Thanks to all
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Not sure where you're from, but I also read that non-EU residents can buy and register bikes in Andorra, although there is a registration tax involved which makes it kind of expensive (7%?). I looked at this about a year ago, not sure if it is still possible or if it is the best way to proceed.
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