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24 Spanish phrases for buying a used car
A practical used-car viewing in six steps
Contact the seller and arrange a time to see the car.
Ask about mileage, year, accident history and maintenance records.
Check the documents and inspection status.
Ask permission for an independent mechanical inspection.
Take a test drive and note anything that needs attention.
Confirm the total price, payment method and collection date.
Useful terms for a used-car search
coche de segunda mano and coche usado both mean a used car; regional preference varies.
kilómetros refers to distance driven; libro de mantenimiento means service history.
permiso de circulación is a vehicle registration document in Spain; names differ by country.
A test drive and document check do not replace an independent inspection or local legal checks.
24 Spanish phrases for buying a used car
Use these questions in order, from the first message to arranging collection.
| Spanish | Translation | Example | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estoy buscando un coche de segunda mano. | I am looking for a used car. | Ask about a used car | Ask the seller about availability and arrange a viewing. |
| ¿Sigue disponible? | Is it still available? | Check whether it is for sale | Ask the seller about availability and arrange a viewing. |
| ¿Puedo verlo esta tarde? | Can I come and see it this afternoon? | Suggest a time to see it | Ask the seller about availability and arrange a viewing. |
| ¿Cuántos kilómetros tiene? | How many kilometres has it done? | Ask the distance driven | Mileage, service records and condition should be checked against the car itself. |
| ¿De qué año es? | What year is it? | Ask when it was made | Mileage, service records and condition should be checked against the car itself. |
| ¿Ha tenido algún accidente? | Has it ever been in an accident? | Ask about past damage | Mileage, service records and condition should be checked against the car itself. |
| ¿Tiene el libro de mantenimiento? | Do you have the service history? | Ask for maintenance records | Mileage, service records and condition should be checked against the car itself. |
| ¿Funciona bien el aire acondicionado? | Does the air conditioning work properly? | Check comfort and equipment | Mileage, service records and condition should be checked against the car itself. |
| ¿Puedo llevarlo a un mecánico de confianza? | Can I take it to a mechanic I trust? | Ask for an outside opinion | Mileage, service records and condition should be checked against the car itself. |
| ¿Hay algo que necesite reparación? | Is there anything that needs repairing? | Find out about needed work | Mileage, service records and condition should be checked against the car itself. |
| ¿Tiene la documentación en regla? | Are the documents in order? | Confirm the paperwork | Document names and inspection rules vary by country; confirm them locally. |
| ¿Puedo ver el permiso de circulación? | May I see the registration document? | Ask for the registration | Document names and inspection rules vary by country; confirm them locally. |
| ¿La inspección técnica está vigente? | Is the vehicle inspection still valid? | Confirm the inspection date | Document names and inspection rules vary by country; confirm them locally. |
| ¿Cuántos propietarios ha tenido? | How many owners has it had? | Ask about prior owners | Document names and inspection rules vary by country; confirm them locally. |
| ¿Podemos dar una vuelta de prueba? | Can we take it for a test drive? | Ask to try the car | Agree on permission, insurance and route before the test drive. |
| ¿Puedo conducirlo yo? | Can I drive it myself? | Ask who can take the wheel | Agree on permission, insurance and route before the test drive. |
| ¿Cuánto dura la prueba? | How long does the test drive last? | Ask how long and where | Agree on permission, insurance and route before the test drive. |
| ¿Cuál es el precio final? | What is the final price? | Clarify the amount due | Confirm the full amount and any extra costs before agreeing. |
| ¿El precio es negociable? | Is the price negotiable? | Ask whether there is room to discuss | Confirm the full amount and any extra costs before agreeing. |
| ¿Aceptaría ocho mil euros? | Would you accept eight thousand euros? | Suggest a specific amount | Confirm the full amount and any extra costs before agreeing. |
| ¿Hay que pagar algún gasto adicional? | Are there any extra costs to pay? | Find out about fees | Confirm the full amount and any extra costs before agreeing. |
| ¿Qué formas de pago acepta? | What forms of payment do you accept? | Ask which payment methods work | Use the required local paperwork and a traceable payment method. |
| ¿Podemos firmar el contrato hoy? | Can we sign the contract today? | Discuss signing the agreement | Use the required local paperwork and a traceable payment method. |
| ¿Cuándo puedo recoger el coche? | When can I collect the car? | Plan when to take the car | Use the required local paperwork and a traceable payment method. |
Practise each stage of the purchase
Build a short conversation around the viewing, history, test drive and offer.
Contact the seller
Availability and arranging a viewing
Estoy buscando un coche de segunda mano. · ¿Sigue disponible? · ¿Puedo verlo esta tarde?
Ask about condition
Mileage, history and maintenance
¿Cuántos kilómetros tiene? · ¿De qué año es? · ¿Ha tenido algún accidente? · ¿Tiene el libro de mantenimiento? · ¿Funciona bien el aire acondicionado? · ¿Puedo llevarlo a un mecánico de confianza? · ¿Hay algo que necesite reparación?
Check the documents
Registration and inspection status
¿Tiene la documentación en regla? · ¿Puedo ver el permiso de circulación? · ¿La inspección técnica está vigente? · ¿Cuántos propietarios ha tenido?
Take a test drive
Permission and route
¿Podemos dar una vuelta de prueba? · ¿Puedo conducirlo yo? · ¿Cuánto dura la prueba?
Discuss the price
Final price, negotiation and offer
¿Cuál es el precio final? · ¿El precio es negociable? · ¿Aceptaría ocho mil euros? · ¿Hay que pagar algún gasto adicional?
Agree on next steps
Payment, paperwork and collection
¿Qué formas de pago acepta? · ¿Podemos firmar el contrato hoy? · ¿Cuándo puedo recoger el coche?
Two short conversations with a seller
Buyer: ¿Ha tenido algún accidente? Seller: No, y tengo el libro de mantenimiento.
Buyer: ¿El precio es negociable? Seller: Podemos hablarlo después de la prueba.
Continue with phrases for car maintenance, insurance and rental.
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A five-minute car-viewing drill
- Arrange a viewing and ask if the car is still available.
- Ask about mileage, year, accidents and service records.
- Check documents and request an independent inspection.
- Practise asking for a test drive and discussing the final price.
- Agree on payment, paperwork and collection.
Spanish vehicle terms
Vehicle terms and registration documents vary by country. Confirm local paperwork names and requirements with the relevant authority.
Frequently asked questions
How do I ask if a used car is still available in Spanish?
Say ¿Sigue disponible? To arrange a viewing, ask ¿Puedo verlo esta tarde?
How do I ask about a car’s history?
Ask ¿Ha tenido algún accidente? and ¿Tiene el libro de mantenimiento? You can also ask how many kilometres it has done.
How do I ask for a test drive in Spanish?
Say ¿Podemos dar una vuelta de prueba? Ask in advance who may drive and what the test drive includes.
How do I negotiate the price in Spanish?
Ask ¿El precio es negociable? and, if you are ready, make a clear offer such as ¿Aceptaría ocho mil euros?
Does Hola Cards check a used car or its paperwork?
No. Hola Cards helps you import and practise fixed Spanish phrases. It does not inspect vehicles, verify documents or provide purchase or legal advice.
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**Buying a used car in Spanish: 24 phrases**
Estoy buscando un coche de segunda mano. - I am looking for a used car.
¿Sigue disponible? - Is it still available?
¿Puedo verlo esta tarde? - Can I come and see it this afternoon?
¿Cuántos kilómetros tiene? - How many kilometres has it done?
¿De qué año es? - What year is it?
¿Ha tenido algún accidente? - Has it ever been in an accident?
¿Tiene el libro de mantenimiento? - Do you have the service history?
¿Funciona bien el aire acondicionado? - Does the air conditioning work properly?
¿Puedo llevarlo a un mecánico de confianza? - Can I take it to a mechanic I trust?
¿Hay algo que necesite reparación? - Is there anything that needs repairing?
¿Tiene la documentación en regla? - Are the documents in order?
¿Puedo ver el permiso de circulación? - May I see the registration document?
¿La inspección técnica está vigente? - Is the vehicle inspection still valid?
¿Cuántos propietarios ha tenido? - How many owners has it had?
¿Podemos dar una vuelta de prueba? - Can we take it for a test drive?
¿Puedo conducirlo yo? - Can I drive it myself?
¿Cuánto dura la prueba? - How long does the test drive last?
¿Cuál es el precio final? - What is the final price?
¿El precio es negociable? - Is the price negotiable?
¿Aceptaría ocho mil euros? - Would you accept eight thousand euros?
¿Hay que pagar algún gasto adicional? - Are there any extra costs to pay?
¿Qué formas de pago acepta? - What forms of payment do you accept?
¿Podemos firmar el contrato hoy? - Can we sign the contract today?
¿Cuándo puedo recoger el coche? - When can I collect the car?
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