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El Hierro

Buying a used car in El Hierro

El Hierro is the smallest island in the archipelago. It belongs to the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife and its capital is Valverde. Vehicle paperwork falls under the DGT's provincial traffic office in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, and many procedures can be done online on the DGT's e-office. With very little local stock, most buyers search in Tenerife, which is linked by ferry from Los Cristianos.

While stock grows in El Hierro, you can search the islands with more cars and bring yours over by ferry. Seeing the car in person before you pay is still the safest option.

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Frequently asked questions

How many used cars are for sale in El Hierro?

There are no cars for sale in El Hierro on MotorCanarias right now. Listings are updated daily: check back on this page or look at cars on the other islands.

Where do you transfer a car's ownership in El Hierro?

The change of ownership is handled by the DGT, Spain's traffic authority. For El Hierro that is the DGT provincial traffic office (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (by appointment), although many procedures can be done online on the DGT e-office or through a gestoría. In a private sale, the buyer must also pay the transfer tax to the Canary Islands Tax Agency (ATC). Guide to the ownership transfer.

Where can I get the ITV done in El Hierro?

The ITV in El Hierro is carried out by test stations authorised by the Government of the Canary Islands; it's best to book ahead and bring the registration certificate and the ITV card. As a general rule, a private car has its first ITV at 4 years old, then every 2 years and, from 10 years old, every year. Guide to the ITV in the Canary Islands.

Can I buy a car on another island if I live in El Hierro?

Yes. Buying a car on another island is not an import: the whole archipelago shares the same Canary tax regime and the transfer is done the same way with the DGT. The only difference is transport: you'll need to bring the car over by ferry, so factor that into your budget.

What taxes do you pay when buying a used car in the Canary Islands?

General information: if you buy from a private seller, you normally pay the transfer tax (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales) to the Canary Islands Tax Agency; if you buy from a dealer, the indirect tax (IGIC or the special used-goods scheme) is usually included in the price. Check current rates on the Canary Islands Tax Agency website. Guide to buying a used car in the Canary Islands.

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