The four taxes/costs
- Impuesto de Matriculación (IEDMT) — 0%–14.75% of the car's valor venal depending on CO2 emissions and engine size
- ITV (Spanish MOT) — €35–€55
- Ficha técnica reducida (technical homologation) — €150–€350
- Provincial transfer tax + plates — €100–€200
Total budget
A 5-year-old diesel SUV worth €25k typically costs €2,500–€4,500 to import end-to-end, plus 6–12 weeks of paperwork. Modern petrol/hybrid cars under 120g CO2: significantly less.
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Sentimental cars (classic, sports, low-mileage). Cars not sold in Spain. EVs in good condition where the Spanish market premium exceeds import cost.
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Standard family cars: usually cheaper to sell at home and buy locally. Right-hand drive: legal but inconvenient and resale value collapses.
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