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Buying & selling a car in Spain
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uying or selling a used car in Spain can be a hazardous business, but if you take care to ensure that all the necessary paperwork is completed to cover yourself against liabilities, things should go smoothly.
Buying a car in Spain
When buying a car you’ll need to ensure sure you have at least one of the following (though, it’s best to have as many as possible with photocopies). • • • •
Permiso de Residencia or Residence Permit (NIE) or passport. Your escrituras, or house deeds, or a rental contract for a minimum of one year. Although it should not be required, it is a good idea to have a Certificado de Empadronamiento or proof of residence in your municipality, available free or for a few cents from the Town Hall. It should not be older than three months. Some car dealers insist on it, and if you don´t have it, everybody wastes time until the dealer checks his facts. If you are financing the car through a dealer you will also need to provide atres nóminas, your three last payslips, or some other proof of income, such as a copy of your work contract.
Buying a car from a private seller involves you and the seller entering into a joint legal relationship and handling all the paperwork yourselves. You and the seller must draw up a Contrato de compraventa (a purchase agreement), and make the transfer of ownership at the Registro de Vehículos (the vehicle registration desk) of the Jefatura de Tráfico (Traffic Department). You both fill in and sign the Solicitud de Transmisión de Vehículos (transfer document), and keep a copy. Make sure that the date and time of the transfer appears on the Contrato so that any traffic fines the seller has left unpaid are not passed on to you. If you are buying a car you must ask the seller for two further documents. The local car tax, impuesto sobre la circulación de vehiculos, should be fully paid up to date (ask to see the vendor’s passport or identity card to check their signature is genuine, and ask for a photocopy for your own security, in case anything goes wrong). The other document you should have is a transferencia. This is obtainable from Trafico and should be completed and signed. Help with all these papers can be given by a competent gestor or by the Real Automovil Club de España (RACE). Be careful to check the legal status of any car you buy. All cars over four years old must be inspected and must pass the inspeccion technical de vehiculos (ITV), equivalent to the MOT test.
If you buy a vehicle from a reputable car dealership, they usually handle all the paperwork on your behalf to complete the ownership transfer. However, they will look to you for payment of Trafico’s transfer tax and fee. The transfer will take a minimum of fifteen days. Trafico charges are approximately 40 Euros plus a tax amount that is 4% of the book value of the vehicle.
Paperwork for buying a car in Spain
Whether you decide to buy from a private seller or a dealer, similar paperwork is involved. You should ask to see the originals of all documents, particularly when dealing with a private seller. • The Permiso de Circulación or Log Book, which is the car´s ID. It shows proof that the chassis number (vehicle identification number) corresponds with the one on the vehicle´s registration document, and provides information on the car, such as the number plate, make, model, name and address of the owner and when it was first registered. • A Transferencia, or transfer of ownership form. • The Inspección Técnica (or ITV) document or MOT, stamped and dated on passing the last inspection and detailing when the next one is due. This proves that the car met the minimum environmental and road safety standards required by law. • The Impuesto Sobre Vehiculos or road license fee for the current financial year, paid in full.
Selling a car in Spain If you are selling a car, you must sign the section on the back of the permiso de circulación which begins ‘Transferido …’. To make sure no problems arise you should also write in the date of the sale. This obliges the new owner to complete the paperwork within 10 days. You can also notify the jefatura provincial de trafico of the sale, to cover yourself in case the buyer omits to change the name on the car’s papers. If the car is still in your name after the sale, the new owner could be running up fines for which you will be liable. You can check this: ask at the jefatura for the form called solicitud de datos del registro de vehiculos (request for vehicle registration details). This will tell you whether or not you are still the car’s registered owner. It is however a legal requirement for the buyer to transfer the vehicle into their name as soon as possible after its purchase.
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THE LARGEST BRITISH CAR COMPANY ON THE COSTA DEL SOL ( Over 40+ Cars In Stock)
Mercedes B180 CDi Diesel * Automatic Gearbox – SAT NAV – Parktronic * Year 2011, 150.000km, Bluetooth Connectiv-
Seat Alhambra 1.9 TDi Diesel Automatic * 7 Seater – Automatic Diesel * Year 2003, 180.000 km, Climate Control, CD/Radio,
Mitsubishi Grandis 7 Seater Diesel * Great On Fuel, DVD, 7 Seats* Year 2006, 229.000km, 2.2 DidD Diesel Engine, Cam belt
Price: €15.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €10000 and pay monthly €435
Price: €4.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €2500 and pay monthly €215 only!
Price: €6.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €3500 and pay monthly €254 only!
Renault Kangoo 1.5 DCi Diesel * Good Condition – New Engine Fitted * Year 2006, 380.000 km, HAS NEW ENGINE FITTED
MERCEDES A 170 CDI DIESEL * GREAT ON FUEL, HALFLEATHER SEATS * Year 2003, 195.000 km, Alarm, Alloy Wheels (15in),
3 BMW 118D COUPE M – PACKETE * AUTOMATIC GEARBOX – SAT NAV – BIG SUNROOF – M – SPORT * 2011, 53.000
Price: €3.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €2000 and pay monthly €146 only!
Price: €5.450 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €2800 and pay monthly €195 only!
Price: €19,950 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €12000 and pay monthly €577 only!
Kia Sorento 3.5 V6 Petrol AUTOMATIC *Grey Leather Interior - Great Condition* 2004, 160.000km, Chrome side
AUDI A1 1.6L TDI DIESEL ENGINE 2013, 75.000 km, 4.8L/100km fuel consumption, Automatic Start – Stop Function, Manual Air Conditioning, Concert Radio/Single CD Player with MP3 File Compatibility, SD Memory Card Reader, SAT NAV, AUX – IN Socket, 6.5in Display Screen – Manually Retractable.
BMW 318I PETROL AUTOMATIC * BIG SUNROOF – SAT NAV
ity, Cruise Control, iPod/USB/MP3, Electric Adjustable Door Mirrors, Rain Sensitive Wipers, Multi Function Steering Wheel, Anti Lock Braking System, ISOFIX,
done only 60.000km, CD Player, Alarm, Power steering, Remote central locking, Computer, Radio/CD, Height adjustable drivers seat, Folding rear seats
Steps, Alloy Wheels, In Car Entertainment (Radio/CD/MP3), Air conditioning, Child locks & Isofix system, Cruise control, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser.
Price: €6,450 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €3200 and pay monthly €237 only!
Cruise Control, Parking Aid (Front/Rear), Seats Heated (Driver/Passenger), Alarm, Alloy Wheels, Electric Windows (Front/Rear), Heated Front Screen.
Heated Front Screen, In Car Entertainment, 3×3 point rear seat belts, Air conditioning, Airbags, Alloy wheels, Electric door mirrors, Folding rear seats, Immobiliser
Price: €14,995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €7500 and pay monthly €544 only!
OPEN: Monday-Saturday 10am - 7pm Calle Einstein 9, Estepona, 29680 Málaga
Changes, all serviced, 6 gears manual gearbox, Cruise Control, Air conditioning, Leather seats, Child locks & Isofix system, Traction control.
km, LOOKS STUNNING, DRIVES LIKE NEW. Air Conditioning, Alarm System with Remote Control, On-Board Computer (OBC), Tyre Puncture Warning System.
2001, 150.000 km , 1.8L Petrol Engine, Electric Sunroof, Tinted Windows, Green leather interior, Air-Conditioning, Cruise Control, Parking Aid (Rear), Alarm, Computer CD/DVD/SAT NAV Touchscreen Multimedia/SD Card/Bluetooth Connection,
Price: €4.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €2500 and pay monthly €182 only!
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THE LARGEST BRITISH CAR COMPANY ON THE COSTA DEL SOL ( Over 40+ Cars In Stock)
AUDI TT 1.8L TURBO QUATTRO * BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR – 225BHP * 2002, 110.000 km, , 6 Gears Manual Gearbox, Full Black
BMW X5 3.0I PETROL SPORT EDITION * AUTOMATIC – FULL BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR * 2003/10. 140.000km, MINT CONDITION,
RENAULT TWINGO 1.2 16V EXTREME * AUTOMATIC GEARBOX – LOW MILAGE * 2007, 63.000km, Automatic Gearbox, 1 owner
Price: €5.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €2999 and pay monthly €218 only!
Price: €11,995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €6000 and pay monthly €435 only!
Price: €7.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €4000 and pay monthly €290
JEEP CHEEROKE 2.5 CRDI DIESEL AUTOMATIC GEARBOX * BEIGE LEATHER INTERIOR * 2006, 155.000km, Electric windows,
MINI COOPER S 1.6 PETROL 160 BHP * FULL BI-COLOR LEATHER INTERIOR – 6 GEARS MANUAL GEARBOX *
10 RENAULT MEGANE CONVERTIBLE 1.6 16V PETROL * VERY CLEAN CAR – LOW MILAGE * 2001, ONLY 86.000km ! In
Leather Interior,Right Hand Drive On Spanish Plates, BOSE Sound System, Standard Features Climate Control, Electric mirrors, Climate control, Leather seats.
Cruise Control, Park Distance Control (PDC), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Metallic Paint, On-board Computer (OBC), Rain Sensor, Electric with Driver Memory.
since new, Cheap to run, Full service history, Electric windows, CD player, Height adjustable driver’s seat, Height adjustable passenger seat, Power steering.
2005, 159.000km, Tyre condition Excellent, Alarm, In Car Entertainment CD/Radio, Central locking, Air conditioning Traction control, Electric door mirrors.
Great Conditions, Electric Roof, CD player, Height adjustable driver’s seat, Metallic paint, Alloy Wheels, Spare wheel (Full), Power steering, Central locking
Ssang Yong Actyon A200XDi Diesel Limited 4×4 * Great Consumption * 2007, 166.000km, 2.0L XDi Diesel
Citroen Saxo 1.4L Petrol * Great Runner, Cheap to Run * Year 2002, Done 185.000km, Has 1.4L Petrol Engine,SONY CD player,Air
Mercedes B 200CDI Diesel, AUTOMATIC * Reliable, Clean Car * Year 2007, Only 132.000km, 2.0 Diesel Engine, Very Econ-
Price: €7.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty, Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €4000 and pay monthly €290
Price: €1.950 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty, Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €999 and pay monthly €75 only!
Price: €11,995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty, Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €6000 and pay monthly €435 only!
Air conditioning, CD player, Heated seats, Height adjustable driver’s seat, Folding rear seats, Cruise control, Traction control, Roof rails, Central locking.
Price: €8.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €4500 and pay monthly €327
Engine,GREAT – 6.3/100km Fuel Consumption, Full Black Leather Interior, Electric Sunroof, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Air conditioning.,
Price: €8.750 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €4375 and pay monthly €318 only!
conditioning, Electric Windows (Front),Folding rear seats, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Central locking, 5 seats, Clean Car, Cheap to Run , NEW ITV.
Service & Repairs - Vehicle Servicing. - Exhaust and Brake Service. - Pre-ITV inspection & ITV Test - Body Repair and Welding - Emissions Check and Tune-ups - Vehicle Internal and External Valet
Price: €3.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €1999 and pay monthly €146 only!
imcal, Automatic Gearbox/triptonic, Air Conditioning, Alarm System, Bluetooth Interface, Hill Start Assist, Xenon Lights, Alloy wheels, 3×3 point rear seat belts
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THE LARGEST BRITISH CAR COMPANY ON THE COSTA DEL SOL ( Over 40+ Cars In Stock)
Mitsubishi FTO 2.0L 24V V6 Petrol AUTOMATIC * Collectors Car in MINT CONDITION * Year 1995, Only 104.000 kms,
Opel Zafira Tourer 2.0 CDTi * Very Clean Car, New Shape * Year 2012, Only 149.000 km ,Has 2.0 CDTi Diesel Engine , SAT NAV,
Toyota Prius+ 1.8 VVTI * HYBRID AUTOMATIC, 7 SEATER*
Price: €4450 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty
Price: €14.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty,
Price: €21.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty,
Ford Fiesta 1.6L GHIA AUTOMATIC * Low kms – Very Clean Car Year 2004, Done Only 86.000km, Has 1.6L Petrol Engine, HAS
Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 VCDi LTZ 5dr (7 seats) Year 2013
Price: €5.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty, Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €2999 and pay monthly €218 only!
Price: €21.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & 12 months warranty,
Price: €8.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €2700 and pay monthly 457€
FORD FIESTA 1.6 TDCI DIESEL * GREAT LITTLE RUNNER – CHEAP TO RUN * Year 2005, Done Only 129.000 km, Has 1.6 TDCi Diesel
PEUGEOT 307 CC 2.0 16V 2DR Very good example. Year 2004 with 140k kms Climate Control, Alarm, Alloy Wheels (16in), Computer (Driver Information System), Electric Windows, Radio/CD, Electric door mirrors, Power steering.
2.0L 24V V6 Petrol Engine with Automatic/Triptronic Gearbox, Immobiliser, Electric door mirrors, Central locking,Original Alloy wheels, Air conditioning, MINT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, Collectors Car, Hard to Find in Europe!
AUTOMATIC GEARBOX,I PERFECT Conditions, Air-Conditioning, Alarm, Alloy Wheels (15in), Computer, Heated Front Screen, In Car Entertainment (Radio/CD)
BMW X5 3.0D SPORTS AUTO “SUPERB A1 CONDITION”
Black With Charcoal Leather – Diesel Year 2004 with Only 165k Kms Automatic, New Tyres just been fully serviced, Alloy wheels, Spare wheel (Full), Power steering, Cruise control, Traction control, Roof rails, Alarm, Side Steps, 5 seats
Price: €12.995 * Up to 5% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €6500 and pay monthly €471
Radio & CD-player, 6 Gears Manual Gearbox, Alloy wheels, ABS brakes with Traction Control, Bluetooth, Central Locking, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Parking Sensors, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Roof Rails, Privacy Glass, Air Conditioning.
– 50k kms- VERY HIGH SPEC 7 SEATS DIESEL, Satellite Navigation, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Parking Aid (Rear Parking Camera), Alloy Wheels (19in), Rain Sensor, Child locks & Isofix system, Folding rear seats, Heated seats, Leather seats, Power steering, Traction control, Parking aid, Metallic Carbon Flash Black
Engine, Great Consumption, Manual Gearbox, Air-Conditioning, Alarm, On Board Computer, Heated Front Screen, In Car Entertainment (Radio/CD), 5 seats
Price: €4.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €1500 and pay monthly €255 only!
OPEN: Monday-Saturday 10am - 7pm Calle Einstein 9, Estepona, 29680 Málaga
Year 2012, Only 95.000km, 1.8 VVTi Petrol Engine, HYBRID DRIVE, ALL POSSIBLE OPTIONS Automatic Gearbox DVD Player, Full Leather Interior, Rear Parking Camera, Satellite Navigation, Fresh Import, Low Emissions, Anti-Lock Brakes, Excellent Condition, Vehicle Stability Control, Privacy Glass, Alloy Wheels, Immobiliser,
RENAULT GRAND SCENIC 1.5 DCI DIESEL ENGINE * 7 SEATER Very Clean Car, 1.5 dci Diesel, ex fleet car always serviced. Done
250.000km Motorway miles – Live Navigation System, Bluetooth Connectivity, Extra Tinted Rear Windows and Tailgate, Hill Start Assist, Push Button Start.
Price: €4.995 * Up to 10% Discount For Cash Buyers – including name transfer & warranty. Rent 2 Buy: Drive it away with €1500 and pay monthly €255 only!
CAR RENTAL
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GTC V8 S CONVERTIBLE Black Fully Loaded 1 Day Rental Price: €950 + Deposit 3 Day Rental Price: €1950 + Deposit 1 Week Rental Price: €4200 + Deposit
RANGE ROVER SPORT V8 Diesel 1 Day Rental Price: €395 + Deposit 3 Day Rental Price: €995 + Deposit 1 Week Rental Price: €2093 + Deposit
MERCEDES BENZ CLS63 AMG Full Loaded 1 Day Rental Price: €395 + Deposit 3 Day Rental Price: €995 + Deposit 1 Week Rental Price: €2093 + Deposit
BMW M5 1 Day Rental Price: €395 + Deposit 3 Day Rental Price: €995 + Deposit 1 Week Rental Price: €2093 + Deposit
MERCEDES BENZ E220 CABRIO MANUAL 1 Day Rental Price: €295 + Deposit 3 Day Rental Price: €750 + Deposit 1 Week Rental Price: €1393 + Deposit
AUDI Q5 1 Day Rental Price: €295 + Deposit 3 Day Rental Price: €750 + Deposit 1 Week Rental Price: €1393 + Deposit
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ALL-NEW TUCSON FASTEST-SELLING HYUNDAI DRIVES SUCCESS OF EUROPEAN FACTORY
• All-New Tucson becomes fastest-selling Hyundai car in the UK and across Europe since launch
• Over 10,000 in the UK and over 85,000 orders in Europe for Tucson keep Czech plant at full capacity
• More than 700,000 SUV models produced at Nošovice factory
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he All-New Tucson has become the fastest-selling Hyundai car in the UK and across Europe since its market launch in September 2015. With over 10,000 orders in the UK and 85,000 orders in Europe, the new compact SUV contributes to Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (HMMC) factory continuing to operate at full capacity. Since the production start of the Hyundai ix35 in June 2011, more than 700,000 C-SUVs have left the Czech plant, including the AllNew Tucson – making C-SUVs the major contributor to the success of the factory. Tony Whitehorn, President & CEO Hyundai Motor UK said: “The All-New Tucson has now overtaken the award-winning i10 as the fastest-selling Hyundai model launch in the UK. Launched in September this year, we have taken over 10,000 orders in the UK alone and the best-selling model is the 1.7-litre SE Nav with over 34% of the total number. Like the Tucson, 90% of our cars sold in Europe are designed, developed, and manufactured in the region ensuring products that meet the needs of our discerning customers. Our
Czech plant plays a key role in our business enabling us to fulfil high demand.” Recently, HMMC celebrated its 7th anniversary of mass-production which started in November 2008 with the first-generation Hyundai i30. More than 1.8 million cars have been produced, while also exporting to more than 60 markets around the world. The factory has capacity to produce 300,000 cars and 600,000 transmissions a year. It is also an important employer in the region, with 3,400 workers employed directly, out of which 97 % are citizens of the Czech Republic, and a further 7,000 jobs created in the surrounding area. The high demand of European-focused products, starting with the Hyundai i30 in 2008 to the most recent All-New Tucson has driven the Czech plant to run at full capacity ever since its first ramp-up, even during the economic downturn. Together with the 200,000 units of capacity at its Turkish plant, Hyundai Motor has annual production capacity of 500,000 cars primarily for European customers.
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facts about state-of-the-art car production at HMMC
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Over 1.8 million cars have been produced at HMMC since November 2008
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Over 700,000 compact SUVs have been produced at HMMC since June 2011
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Mass-production started in November 2008 with a Hyundai i30
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Annual production capacity is 300,000 cars and 600,000 transmissions
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A cross-functional team of 80 engineers adapted the production line to introduce All-New Tucson
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Total car production process takes 21 hours, nine of which are spent in the paint shop - mainly due to drying time
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Three different models –Tucson, i30, ix20 – are produced on the same production line
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Each car body structure consists of 17 individual panels stamped from 0.7 mm-thick sheet steel
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Over 400 industrial robots are installed at HMMC, including 300 in the welding shop
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A dynamic test of all cars is conducted on the 3.3 km long track on site
EUROPEAN NEW-CAR REGISTRATIONS
CONTINUE TO RISE
• November new-car registrations were up by 13.5% to 1.13 million units
• The growth was driven by Spain, Italy and a number of smaller markets
• November YTD sales increase by 8.8% compared to 2014 • All top 10 brands posted double-digit growth except for Volkswagen and Audi
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uropean new-car sales posted the 27th straight month of growth during November 2015 with volumes up by 13.5%, the second best this year. This followed a significant slowing in growth during October as a consequence of smaller increases coming from the Big 5 EU markets. Last month the total market expanded to 1.13 million cars from 993,000 units registered in the same month of 2014 taking the YTD result to 13.06 million units. The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate, SAAR, came in at 14.03 million units. Most of the markets analysed showed positive signs in November, with 27 of the 29 countries posting an increase in sales and 21 of them posting double-digit increases. The growth was driven largely by Spain and Italy, where registrations increased by 26% and 24%, respectively, while in France the total was up by 11% to 150,000 units, offsetting smaller increases in Germany and the UK. However, these two markets performed better than the figures seen in October, as Germany increased by 9%, and the UK new-car market returned to growth with a 4% year-on-year increase. Change Nov/15-Nov/14 In terms of total volumes, Italy came first with almost 26,000 more units more than the total registered in November 2014, and was followed by Germany and Spain, while the UK was outperformed by markets like Belgium and the Netherlands. Registrations in the Big 5 EU markets totalled 820,000 units, up by 12% compared to the same period last year. The Czech Republic, Poland, Finland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden are among the big winners during November as their registrations increased by more than 20% year-on-year. Moving in the opposite direction were Luxembourg and Estonia, the only two markets to post a decline in sales last month. “After the slow down seen in October, the European new-car market is back to a healthy increase of 13% that benefited the majority of brands. Registrations continued to grow despite the lower than average growth posted by the Volkswagen Group, Europe’s largest car maker” said Brian Walters, Vice President of Data at JATO Dynamics. In November the Volkswagen brand led the market but posted the lowest increase in the top 10 with only a 3.3% gain over the same month of 2014. It was followed by a strong performance from Renault, Ford and Opel/Vauxhall, which sold between 75,000 and 80,000 units each. Double-digit growth was also seen by volume brands Peugeot, Fiat and Skoda, while the premium brands were led by Mercedes, with registrations up by 18% - quite ahead of the growth posted by its rivals. Outside the top 10, other brands that showed a significant increase included Jaguar, Smart, Land Rover, Jeep and Mazda. The ranking by model shows that the Volkswagen Passat was again the fastest growing model in the top ten. It helped the brand to offset the decline of the Polo and the smaller increase posted by the Golf. The long-standing European leader had the smallest positive change among the models composing the top ten. The Renault Clio occupied third position outselling the Ford Fiesta by more than one thousand units, but it was the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa and the Peugeot 208, the subcompacts, that grew faster with sales gains of 18% and 23%, respectively. The top ten comprised of five subcompacts, three compacts, one mid-size sedan/ SW and one SUV/crossover. Outside of the top ten, other models that outpaced total growth include the Opel/Vauxhall Astra with registrations up by 29%, the Skoda Fabia (+57%), the Peugeot 2008 (+30%), the Dacia Sandero (+22%) and the Hyundai i30 (+83%). The Renault Kadjar, Hyundai Tucson and Mercedes GLC were the best-selling new entries. “Overall November was a strong month with the usual leaders keeping their positions, while the new launches helped boost sales. The growing demand is heading us to a strong full-year result that is benefiting specific segments such as the SUV” concluded Walters.
TOP 10 BRANDS
OTHER GOOD PERFORMANCES
NOVEMBER Make
Regs.
YTD
% Change
Regs.
NOVEMBER % Change
Make
% Change
137,840
+3.3%
1,592,219
+7.0%
Jaguar
+79%
Renault
79,194
+19.3%
878,248
+9.6%
Smart
+78%
Ford
79,148
+19.3%
959,722
+7.3%
Land Rover
+74%
Opel/Vauxhall
75,309
+18.4%
868,904
+6.3%
Infiniti
+49%
Peugeot
67,591
+16.4%
778,209
+7.6%
Jeep
+49%
Mercedes
62,452
+18.0%
681,898
+12.5%
Mazda
+41%
BMW
60,613
+10.1%
676,624
+9.7%
Honda
+28%
Audi
59,114
+4.2%
715,915
+5.7%
Seat
-2%
Fiat
50,990
+18.9%
606,019
+10.9%
Lexus
-10%
Skoda
50,520
+12.4%
573,855
Volkswagen
+6.9%
Change Nov/15-Nov/14 TOP 10 MODELS Regs.
Source: JATO Dynamics Ltd
OTHER GOOD PERFORMANCES
NOVEMBER Model
YTD
% Change
-12%
Lancia/Chrysler
Source: JATO Dynamics Ltd
Regs.
NOVEMBER % Change
Model
Regs.
% Change
Volkswagen Golf
41,113
+3.0%
496,575
+2.8%
Hyundai Tucson
8,003
New
Volkswagen Polo
24,501
-1.2%
280,473
+7.9%
Opel/Vauxhall Karl/Viva
4,359
New
Renault Clio
22,979
+6.8%
277,499
+0.6%
Mazda CX-3
4,267
New
Ford Fiesta
21,825
+3.8%
291,716
+0.8%
LR Discovery Sport
4,559
New
Opel/Vauxhall Corsa
20,810
+18.2%
250,406
+7.5%
Fiat 500X
8,120
New
Volkswagen Passat
20,807
+85.8%
207,451
+47.0%
Volvo XC90
3,138
+2158%
Skoda Octavia
18,522
+14.1%
202,520
+6.9%
Suzuki Vitara/ Grand
5,066
+1611%
Peugeot 308
18,301
+21.9%
187,857
+27.9%
Renault Espace
2,882
+728%
Peugeot 208
17,950
+22.8%
210,904
+5.5%
Suzuki Celerio
1,929
+450%
Nissan Qashqai
16,658
+7.4%
215,598
+13.7%
Ford Mondeo
6,463
+349%
Source: JATO Dynamics Ltd
Source: JATO Dynamics Ltd
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uying the cheapest petrol or diesel or leaving the car at home is the easiest way to reduce your fuel consumption, but there are other things you can do to get the most mileage out of your tank. If you are standing for a long period of time turn off the engine. It might not be always practical but if you are standing for more than 30 seconds turning off the engine will save you fuel. Avoid aggressive driving. Drive your car in a gentle manner avoiding excessive acceleration and deceleration and maintain a constant and safe speed. Use cruise control during highway driving helps to improve fuel economy and driving at speeds in excess of 100 km/hour will increase fuel consumption by 16%. Check if you are carrying unnecessary items in your car. We sometimes transport things in the boot we never need and this increas-
es the weight of your vehicle and therefore fuel consumption. For example, carrying an empty roof rack or ski box hinders the flow of air and reduces aerodynamics, increasing fuel consumption by 2%. If the roof rack is loaded it can increase fuel consumption up to 35%. For this reason, check the weight of your vehicle and remove all the items you do not require. Keep the windows closed. Having an open window, especially at highway speeds, increases aerodynamic drag, which could result in an increase of fuel consumption by 5%. Check the air conditioning temperature is not below 20 degrees as this can increase fuel consumption by 20%. Keep your tyres inflated to the correct pressure. Apart from wearing out brakes faster a lower tyre pressure will make the car consume more fuel in order to move it but also excessive friction with the tarmac can in-
crease fuel consumption. Keep the engine revolutions at a more efficient level, without excessive revving. The most fuel efficient levels are between 2,000 and 2,500 for petrol cars and between 1,500 and 2,500 in the case of diesels. Choose your gears wisely to keep the revs under control. Short journeys in towns and cities will increase fuel consumption if you use first gear most of the time as it uses the most fuel. It is advisable to use it for the shorter time as possible, changing to a higher gear. The best way to travel is at the highest gear, but make sure you don’t have to push the accelerator down too far. If this is the case it is better to change to a lower gear. Anticipate traffic conditions by maintaining a safe and adequate distance to enable you to accelerate and decelerate smoothly. Apart of being safer it will avoid sudden braking and acceleration and this will help you consume between 10% and 15% less fuel.
Apart from these tips you can also regularly check your oil and air filters. A dirty filter clogs an engine’s air supply causing a higher fuel to air ratio and therefore increasing fuel consumption. By adopting some of these actions you can cut your fuel consumption and make significant saving. Smooth and safe are the keys to better driving. Ibex offers home, pet, car, travel, health and motorbike insurance, and several other types of insurance. For more information on insurance or any more general queries, please contact our friendly and experienced team today. Sam & Carrie-Ann on 952 887 125, Angela & Shauna on 952 581 561 and Rachelle, Lynette, Michelle, & Lorrain on 350 200 44628. As your local insurance broker Ibex can find the policy to meet your needs. Source: N332 eBook: http://n332.es/ebook
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