How to Buy a Car in Spanish
Buying a car in a Spanish-speaking country is not as hard as it seems! In this article, you'll learn how to buy a car in Spanish, as well as some useful related vocabulary.
Questions This Article Answers
How to buy a car in a Spanish-speaking country?
Tips for buying a car in a Spanish-speaking country?
How to talk about buying a car in Spanish?
Depending on where you are, the process of buying a car in the Spanish-speaking world might not be all that different from what you’re used to at home. Let’s take a look at how to buy a car in Spanish!
How to Buy a Car in Spanish
Here are some tips and steps that you can follow when buying a car in Spanish:
Step 1: Decide What Type of Car You Want
OK, you want a car. But what type of car are you looking for? A coche híbrido(hybrid car)? A coche eléctrico(electric car)? Or would you prefer diésel(diesel) or gasolina(gas)? Before making your choice it's important to know which type of car is popular in your country and the price of fuel or energy. For example, in some countries, you’ll find that diésel is cheaper and more available than gasolina.
Once you’ve figured out which type of car you’d like, it’s time to start looking at brands and dealers.
Buying a car can be tricky even for seasoned Spanish-language pros. It might be time to look for an interpreter to help you out! Learn more about translation and interpretation in this article.
Step 2: Find a Dealer You Trust
Wherever you may be in the world, you need to find a dealer and a garage that you can trust. Some brands require you to get your car serviced in their garage throughout the warranty period, which is why it’s essential to find a car dealer that’s relatively close to home!
Trust is important in any relationship, and even more so when you’re buying a car in your second (or third+!) language. A good dealer will be willing to answer your questions and help you to fully understand the process!
Need a refresher on how to ask questions in Spanish? Check out this article and its lessons!
Step 3: Figure Out How to Pay
Paying is where things can really get complicated, depending on where you are. For example, in Spain, dealers tend to offer major discounts if you finance your car through them—but their interest rates are usually higher. It's always best to be well informed and take your time. If you have to take out a loan, it's worth making sure it's the loan that works best for you and allows you to save as much money as possible.
Step 4: Sign the Paperwork!
Once you’ve figured everything out, it’s time to sign! It's useful to know what documents the car dealer will need from you. You might need to bring a permiso de residencia(residence permit) or pasaporte(passport), your carnet de conducir(driver’s licence), and more. The dealer might require fotocopias(photocopies) of some documents too!
Spanish Words to Talk About Buying a Car in Spanish
Now that you know how to buy a car in Spanish, let’s take a look at some of the vocabulary that can help you throughout the process!
No matter what car you buy, we wish you a buen viaje(bon voyage)!
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