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Selling your car in the Canary Islands

Listing on MotorCanarias is free for private sellers. Your ad is seen by buyers on the islands who can come and see the car, not casual browsers on the mainland. Follow these steps to sell quickly and safely.

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How to sell your car in 4 steps

1

Create your account

With your name, email and a password; then you confirm your email.
2

Add sharp photos

Up to 30 photos. Exterior, interior, odometer and details. Natural light works best.
3

Be honest in your description

History, servicing, repairs, dents, extras. Transparency sells.
4

Publish and reply quickly

You will get direct messages. Replying promptly helps you keep interested buyers.

The paperwork you need

Registration certificate (permiso de circulación) in your name.
ITV card (ficha técnica) with a valid ITV.
Your DNI or NIE, and a copy of the buyer's ID.
A sale contract with the date and time of handover, signed by both parties.
Service invoices and, if you have it, the service book.
A notice of sale to the DGT as soon as you hand over the car.

Every step, with links to the DGT and the Canary Islands Tax Agency, is in our guide to selling your car in the Canary Islands.

Selling your car in Tenerife or Gran Canaria

Vehicle paperwork depends on the province: Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura come under the DGT provincial traffic office in Las Palmas; Tenerife, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro under the one in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The notice of sale and many other procedures can be done online on the DGT e-office.

Cars in Tenerife Cars in Gran Canaria Market prices

What price should I ask?

Look at real prices of similar cars in the Canaries before you list.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to advertise my car on MotorCanarias?

Nothing if you are a private seller: listing your car is free. Dealers have a professional account with their own tools.

Can I sell my car if I live on one of the smaller islands?

Yes. MotorCanarias accepts cars from all 7 islands. Buyers from other islands can come to see the car and take it home by ferry; the ownership transfer works the same way across the Canaries.

What paperwork do I need to sell my car?

The registration certificate (permiso de circulación), the ITV card (ficha técnica) with a valid ITV, your ID and a sale contract signed by both parties. Afterwards, notify the DGT of the sale.

Who pays for the ownership transfer?

Usually the buyer, who pays the DGT fee and, in a private sale, the transfer tax to the Canary Islands Tax Agency (ATC). You can agree otherwise in the contract.

How do I know what price to ask?

Check the market prices and compare with similar cars listed on your island. A realistic price sells faster than a high one you later have to cut.

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