Index
The used car market in A Coruña
The LEZ of A Coruña: current situation and what it implies for your sale
ITP in Galicia: how much the buyer pays
Options for selling your car in A Coruña
Selling on portals from A Coruña: what to expect
Dealers and secondhand car businesses in A Coruña
Dealcar: receive offers from dealerships all over Spain from A Coruña
Specific procedures in A Coruña
FAQs
The used car market in A Coruña
A Coruña is a port city with an active and consolidated second-hand car market. Its status as the administrative and economic capital of the province, along with its metropolitan area including municipalities like Arteixo, Culleredo, Oleiros or Cambre, generates constant demand for pre-owned vehicles from a varied profile of buyers.
The local fleet in A Coruña leans towards compacts and city cars, although SUVs have gained a stronger presence in recent years. The Atlantic climate, with frequent rain and mild temperatures, makes the condition of the bodywork a factor that local buyers inspect closely: rust and wear due to dampness are key points that can affect the negotiation.
A distinguishing element compared to other cities: the LEZ of A Coruña is one of the most permissive in Spain regarding restrictions by vehicle type. This means that your car's environmental badge has a minimal impact on its local market value, which widens the range of potential buyers regardless of the vehicle's age.
Before publishing or accepting any offer, the first step is to know precisely how much your car is worth in the current market.
The LEZ of A Coruña: current situation and what it implies for your sale
A Coruña has had a formally active LEZ since January 2023, with the definitive ordinance approved in September 2025. The delimited zones are Ciudad Vieja, Avenida de la Marina, and Paseo del Parrote, with a planned extension to Plaza de España and, in a second phase, covering up to 29% of the municipality.
However, the main feature of A Coruña's LEZ is that it does not apply driving restrictions by vehicle type. The city council itself confirmed from the start that "there will be no traffic restrictions by vehicle type". Access to the Central LEZ is restricted solely to public transport, emergency services, taxis on certain roads, and loading and unloading vehicles between 6:00 and 11:00 am.
What this means for the seller: in A Coruña, your car's environmental label does not penalise its market value. A car without a badge or with a B badge is sold in exactly the same way as one with a C or ECO badge from a driving perspective, because the LEZ restrictions do not distinguish by type of private vehicle. This is a clear advantage if you have an older car, and an argument you can use with confidence with buyers who ask about the LEZ.
ITP in Galicia: how much the buyer pays
Galicia has the lowest ITP (Property Transfer Tax) for second-hand vehicles in the whole of Spain: 3% since January 2024, when the Xunta reduced the previous rate from 8% to 3%. Furthermore, zero-emission vehicles are exempt from ITP in Galicia, making them particularly attractive to buyers.
This tax is always paid by the buyer, not the seller. However, it is a very relevant detail for anyone selling in A Coruña because the low ITP makes the overall transaction cheaper for the buyer, which can facilitate closing the sale and reduce negotiating pressure on the price of the car.
The procedure is managed at the Tax Agency of Galicia (ATRIGA), and the form to settle is Model 620. The deadline is 30 business days from the signing of the sales contract.
To give you an idea of the real cost: if the fiscal value of your car is 10,000 euros, the buyer will pay 300 euros in ITP. In a region with an 8% rate, they would pay 800 euros. This difference of 500 euros can be a useful point in negotiation: buying in Galicia is significantly cheaper in taxes than in most autonomous communities.
Options for selling your car in A Coruña
You have four main ways to sell your car from A Coruña.
Classified portals. Wallapop, Coches.net, Milanuncios and AutoScout24 allow you to reach private buyers willing to pay the real market price. The process involves managing viewings, negotiations and transfer paperwork on your own. The time to close the sale can range from two weeks to several months.
Local dealerships and used car dealers. A Coruña has an active range of direct purchase points, both within the city and in the surrounding metropolitan industrial estates. The advantage is immediacy; the downside is that the offered price discounts the resale margin.
National direct purchase platforms. Companies like Compramostucoche, Flexicar or Clicars have a presence in the area or in nearby municipalities. They work with an indicative online valuation and a final offer after an in-person inspection. Before accepting any offer of this type, it is wise to understand well what lies behind the process.
Dealcar. Your car competes among more than 1,000 verified professional dealerships from all over Spain. There is no need to travel: collection is from your doorstep in A Coruña. Free for the seller and payment is received before handing over the car.
Selling on portals from A Coruña: what to expect
Listing from A Coruña works well for all types of vehicles, precisely because the local LEZ does not generate the rejection towards cars without badges that exists in cities like Madrid or Bilbao. You do not need to justify the car's environmental label or warn of restrictions: any vehicle can drive normally around the city.
The 3% ITP in Galicia also works in your favour: you can mention it as a selling point if the buyer is comparing with offers from other regions where the tax is higher. It is not common practice, but in tight negotiations, it can make the difference.
For signing the contract between private individuals, it is mandatory to do so in duplicate. If you need a template, the Dealcar purchase and sale contract template is available for free.
Dealers and secondhand car businesses in A Coruña
The area of A Coruña has a well-established market of used car dealerships, with national networks and local businesses spread throughout the municipality and the surrounding industrial estates. The demand from the metropolitan area generates a market with enough movement for competition between professional buyers to be real.
Before accepting any offer, request a valuation from more than one place. The reason is simple: receiving multiple offers always improves the final price compared to negotiating with a single buyer. Bring the car clean, with a valid ITV (MOT) and with all documentation ready: registration certificate, technical sheet, latest insurance receipt, and maintenance history if you have it.
Dealcar: receive offers from dealerships all over Spain from A Coruña
Selling your car in A Coruña does not have to be limited to local buyers. With Dealcar, your car enters a competitive environment among more than 1,000 verified professional dealerships across Spain, driving up the price due to competition between buyers.
You do not have to travel or manage viewings: the process is entirely online, and the car is collected from your home in A Coruña.
100% free for you. No commissions or hidden costs.
You get paid before handing over the keys. Bank transfer before the car changes hands.
They collect the car from your home in A Coruña. No travel required.
No paperwork. The buyer handles the transfer, DGT, and all the paperwork.
On average, 1,400 euros more than selling on Wallapop.
More than 12,000 cars sold and an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Specific procedures in A Coruña
Once the sale is closed, the steps are the usual ones with Spain's regional variations in Galicia.
The buyer manages the ITP at the ATRIGA. The Tax Agency of Galicia has offices in A Coruña. The tax form to be settled is Form 620, within 30 working days from the signing of the contract. This is not your responsibility as a seller, but it is useful to explain it to the buyer to avoid delays in the ownership transfer.
The change of ownership is processed at the DGT. The Provincial Traffic Authority of A Coruña is located on Avenida de Finisterre. It can also be managed online at the DGT electronic headquarters or through an authorised agency (gestoría).
Notify the sale to the DGT. As a seller, you are obliged to report the transfer of the vehicle to prevent future fines from arriving in your name. You can do this online with a digital certificate.
For a complete review of all the steps, the article on procedures for selling a car covers every step in detail.
FAQs
Does the LEZ of A Coruña affect the selling price of my car?
Barely at all. The LEZ of A Coruña does not apply driving restrictions by vehicle type: the limitations only affect the access of private vehicles in general in already restricted areas, and it does not discriminate by environmental badge. Any car can drive normally around the city, which means that the age of the vehicle does not penalise its local market value.
How much ITP does the buyer pay in A Coruña?
3% of the vehicle's tax value, the lowest rate in Spain since the Xunta's reduction in January 2024. For a car with a tax value of 10,000 euros, the buyer will pay 300 euros. Zero-emission vehicles are exempt from ITP in Galicia.
Can I sell my car in A Coruña without taking it to any dealership?
Yes. With Dealcar, the process is completely online: you receive the offer, and the car is collected from your home in A Coruña without having to travel.
What documents do I need to sell my car in A Coruña?
Registration certificate, technical specification sheet, valid ITV, the seller's ID, and the sales contract signed by both parties. If the car has any outstanding finance or ownership reservation, it must be cleared before formalising the sale.
Where is the change of ownership processed in A Coruña?
At the Provincial Traffic Authority of A Coruña, on Avenida de Finisterre. It can also be managed online via the DGT electronic headquarters or through an authorised registry agency (gestoría).
