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Buying a car in Malaga

P
#1
Hi everyone,

I've been working in Malaga for 6 months now and I'm really struggling to buy a new car. I've got a good salary from reputable company but not on car dealer was ok to start financing because I don't have enough work history in spain (the lower i got was 10 month by Kia, and then again, with little chances of success).

I could buy a second hand car, but i don't want to take the risk.

Has anyone encountered this situation before?

thanks, matt
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J
#2
Just a thought.

Have you considered trying to get a bank loan based on your total income/work record

It appears you are French so you may have worked elsewhere.

Going back many years I got a bank loan in U.K. as at that time a bank loan was at a much lower interest rate than a car loan .

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M
#3
You could try leasing, which is only another description of long term renting.

I would try and avoid second hand, although illegal it’s a clocker’s paradise.
J
#4
I may be wrong but could you check to see if this is my stalker.  Thanks.  John
P
#5
yeah I've asked my french bank who's upset because my salary is being paid in a spanish account... so it's a nogo there. Also tried looking at long term leasing/renting, same issue as the buying.

Second car would be a quick solution, just so I can make it over the year in spain... i did not see this issue coming :(

thanks!
J
#6
So much for the EU spirit of treating all EU citizens fairly  which some would like to think exists for the benefit of all of us


I would still push the EU national angle

Not that I had a vote in U.K. but you might suspect how I would have voted !

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