Index
The used car market in Alicante
Alicante's LEZ: current situation and what it means for your sale
ITP in the Valencian Community: how much the buyer pays
Options for selling your car in Alicante
Selling on portals from Alicante: what to expect
Dealerships and used car dealers in Alicante
Dealcar: receive offers from dealerships across Spain from Alicante
Specific procedures in Alicante
FAQs
The used car market in Alicante
Alicante is a city with a more diverse demand for used vehicles than it might seem at first glance. Its status as a tourist city with a significant resident foreign population, especially from Northern Europe, creates an active market with buyers of very different profiles: from local families to expats looking for a car for everyday use.
The climate and geography of the province favour small and medium-sized vehicles. City cars and compact SUVs sell well, and cars without a label or with a B label continue to circulate normally in most of the municipality thanks to the setup of the LEZ, which for now only applies permanent restrictions in the Old Town (Casco Antiguo).
A differentiating factor compared to other Spanish cities: the second-hand demand in Alicante extends beyond the municipality itself. The metropolitan area, with municipalities such as Elche, San Vicente del Raspeig, Mutxamel or Villafranqueza, expands the radius of potential buyers for anyone posting an advert from here.
The first step before publishing or accepting any offer is to know precisely how much your car is worth in the current market.
Alicante's LEZ: current situation and what it means for your sale
Alicante's LEZ (Low Emission Zone) came into force on 1 January 2025, after several delays. It is organised into three rings, but its actual impact on traffic is, for now, fairly limited compared to cities such as Madrid, Barcelona or Bilbao.
Ring I covers the Old Town (Casco Antiguo), bounded by Rambla de Méndez Núñez, Calle Altamira, Avenida Jaume II and the slopes of Benacantil. In this zone, there are permanent access restrictions: only residents, garage owners, authorised vehicles and cars with B, C, ECO or zero emissions labels can enter. Vehicles without a label are banned from entering, except for specific exceptions.
Ring II (Traditional Centre) and Ring III (Gran Vía) do not have active traffic restrictions for now. In these zones, all vehicles can circulate freely. The Town Hall has made it clear that the approach is progressive and that automatic restrictions will not be imposed beyond the Old Town in the short term, although air quality monitoring could trigger temporary measures during high pollution episodes.
What this means for the seller: Alicante's LEZ has a much smaller impact on the car's value than in cities like Bilbao or Madrid. The fact that your car does not have a label or has a B label is not a serious problem for most buyers in Alicante, unless the prospective buyer specifically lives or works inside the Old Town. In any case, it is advisable to inform the buyer of the current LEZ situation to avoid subsequent misunderstandings.
ITP in the Valencian Community: how much the buyer pays
The ITP (Property Transfer Tax) on vehicles in the Valencian Community has a general rate of 6% on the car's taxable value. This tax is paid by the buyer, not the seller, but knowing about it helps you anticipate objections during negotiation and understand how much it actually costs the buyer to close the deal.
There is a relevant exception: vehicles over 12 years old with a value of less than 20,000 euros are taxed under fixed fees rather than a percentage. For a passenger car of up to 1,500 cc, the fixed fee is 40 euros. For one between 1,500 and 2,000 cc, it is 75 euros. These amounts are substantially lower than the 6% applied to the taxable value, making older cars more attractive to buyers from a tax perspective.
The procedure is managed through the Valencian Tax Agency (ATV), using form 620. The deadline is one month from the signing of the sale contract.
To give you an idea of the actual cost in a typical case: if the taxable value of your car is 10,000 euros, the buyer will pay 600 euros in ITP. If your car is over 12 years old and worth less than 20,000 euros, they will pay between 40 and 75 euros depending on the engine capacity. It is a difference that can weigh heavily on the purchase decision.
Options for selling your car in Alicante
You have four main options to sell your car from Alicante, each with clear advantages and disadvantages.
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 contacts, viewings and transfer paperwork on your own. The average time to close the sale can range from two weeks to several months.
Local dealerships and used car dealers. Alicante and its surroundings have several direct purchase points where you can have your car valued and sold on the same day. The advantage is speed; the disadvantage is that the offer discounts the resale margin.
National direct purchase platforms. Companies such as 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.
The reason is simple: receiving multiple offers always improves the final price compared to negotiating with a single buyer.
Dealcar. Your car competes among more than 1,000 professional dealerships from all over Spain. There is no need to travel: collection is from your home in Alicante. Free of charge for the seller, and payment is cleared before handing over the car.
Selling on portals from Alicante: what to expect
Listing from Alicante works well for everyday cars and high-turnover models. The local demand is active, and the presence of foreign buyers residing in the province can increase interest in models that might be harder to sell in other cities.
A practical tip: if you post on Wallapop or Coches.net, state clearly the town or specific area where you are located. In a province as large as Alicante, the distance from inland areas can discourage viewings from buyers in the metropolitan area.
To sign the contract between private individuals, it must be done in duplicate. If you need a template ready to use, the Dealcar sale contract template is available free of charge.
Dealerships and used car dealers in Alicante
The Alicante area has a well-established supply of used car dealerships, featuring national networks like Flexicar and OcasionPlus alongside local independent used car dealers spread across the municipality and in industrial estates on the outskirts.
Before accepting any offer, ask for a valuation in more than one place. The difference between the first figure you are given and the best one you can get by comparing can be considerable. Bring the car with a valid ITV, clean, and with all documentation: logbook (permiso de circulación), technical sheet, latest road tax receipt and service history if you have it.
If you want to understand how the direct purchase process works and what lies behind these platforms before deciding, the article on what to know before accepting a purchase offer explains it in detail.
Specific procedures in Alicante
Once the sale is closed, the steps are the usual ones with some specific features of the Valencian Community.
The ITP is managed by the buyer at the ATV. The Valencian Tax Agency has an office in Alicante. The buyer must settle form 620 within one month of signing the contract. This is not your responsibility as a seller, but it is worth explaining to them to avoid delays in the ownership transfer.
The change of ownership is processed at the DGT. The Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) of Alicante is located on Avenida de Aguilera. It can also be managed online or through an administrative 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 on the DGT electronic headquarters website.
For a complete overview of all the steps, the article on procedures to sell a car covers each step in detail.
Dealcar: receive offers from dealerships across Spain from Alicante
Selling your car in Alicante does not have to be limited to local buyers. With Dealcar, your car competes among more than 1,000 verified professional dealerships across Spain, which drives up the price due to competition among buyers.
You do not have to travel or manage viewings: the process is online, and car collection is from your home in Alicante.
100% free for you. No commissions or hidden costs.
Get paid before handing over the keys. Bank transfer before the car changes hands.
The car is collected from your home in Alicante. No travel required.
No paperwork. The purchasing dealership manages the transfer, DGT and all the paperwork.
On average, €1,400 more than selling on Wallapop.
More than 12,000 cars sold and an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Use Dealcar's free valuation tool.
FAQs
Does the Alicante LEZ affect my car's selling price?
In most cases, very little. Alicante's LEZ only applies permanent restrictions in the Old Town. In the rest of the city, all vehicles can circulate without limits for now. Only if the buyer specifically lives or works in the Old Town might not having a label influence negotiations.
How much ITP does the buyer pay in Alicante?
The general rate in the Valencian Community is 6% on the vehicle's taxable value. If your car is over 12 years old and worth less than 20,000 euros, the buyer pays a fixed fee between 40 and 75 euros depending on the engine capacity, much less than the general percentage.
Can I sell my car in Alicante without taking it to any dealership?
Yes. With Dealcar the process is entirely online: you receive the offer and the car is collected from your home in Alicante, with no travel involved.
What documents do I need to sell my car in Alicante?
Registration certificate (permiso de circulación), technical sheet, valid ITV, seller's ID (DNI/NIE) and a sale contract signed by both parties. If the car has any outstanding finance or reservation of title, this must be resolved before formalising the sale.
Where is the change of ownership processed in Alicante?
At the Provincial Traffic Headquarters of Alicante, on Avenida de Aguilera. It can also be managed online on the DGT's electronic platform or through an authorised administrative agency (gestoría).
Index
The used car market in Alicante
Alicante's LEZ: current situation and what it means for your sale
ITP in the Valencian Community: how much the buyer pays
Options for selling your car in Alicante
Selling on portals from Alicante: what to expect
Dealerships and used car dealers in Alicante
Dealcar: receive offers from dealerships across Spain from Alicante
Specific procedures in Alicante
FAQs
The used car market in Alicante
Alicante is a city with a more diverse demand for used vehicles than it might seem at first glance. Its status as a tourist city with a significant resident foreign population, especially from Northern Europe, creates an active market with buyers of very different profiles: from local families to expats looking for a car for everyday use.
The climate and geography of the province favour small and medium-sized vehicles. City cars and compact SUVs sell well, and cars without a label or with a B label continue to circulate normally in most of the municipality thanks to the setup of the LEZ, which for now only applies permanent restrictions in the Old Town (Casco Antiguo).
A differentiating factor compared to other Spanish cities: the second-hand demand in Alicante extends beyond the municipality itself. The metropolitan area, with municipalities such as Elche, San Vicente del Raspeig, Mutxamel or Villafranqueza, expands the radius of potential buyers for anyone posting an advert from here.
The first step before publishing or accepting any offer is to know precisely how much your car is worth in the current market.
Alicante's LEZ: current situation and what it means for your sale
Alicante's LEZ (Low Emission Zone) came into force on 1 January 2025, after several delays. It is organised into three rings, but its actual impact on traffic is, for now, fairly limited compared to cities such as Madrid, Barcelona or Bilbao.
Ring I covers the Old Town (Casco Antiguo), bounded by Rambla de Méndez Núñez, Calle Altamira, Avenida Jaume II and the slopes of Benacantil. In this zone, there are permanent access restrictions: only residents, garage owners, authorised vehicles and cars with B, C, ECO or zero emissions labels can enter. Vehicles without a label are banned from entering, except for specific exceptions.
Ring II (Traditional Centre) and Ring III (Gran Vía) do not have active traffic restrictions for now. In these zones, all vehicles can circulate freely. The Town Hall has made it clear that the approach is progressive and that automatic restrictions will not be imposed beyond the Old Town in the short term, although air quality monitoring could trigger temporary measures during high pollution episodes.
What this means for the seller: Alicante's LEZ has a much smaller impact on the car's value than in cities like Bilbao or Madrid. The fact that your car does not have a label or has a B label is not a serious problem for most buyers in Alicante, unless the prospective buyer specifically lives or works inside the Old Town. In any case, it is advisable to inform the buyer of the current LEZ situation to avoid subsequent misunderstandings.
ITP in the Valencian Community: how much the buyer pays
The ITP (Property Transfer Tax) on vehicles in the Valencian Community has a general rate of 6% on the car's taxable value. This tax is paid by the buyer, not the seller, but knowing about it helps you anticipate objections during negotiation and understand how much it actually costs the buyer to close the deal.
There is a relevant exception: vehicles over 12 years old with a value of less than 20,000 euros are taxed under fixed fees rather than a percentage. For a passenger car of up to 1,500 cc, the fixed fee is 40 euros. For one between 1,500 and 2,000 cc, it is 75 euros. These amounts are substantially lower than the 6% applied to the taxable value, making older cars more attractive to buyers from a tax perspective.
The procedure is managed through the Valencian Tax Agency (ATV), using form 620. The deadline is one month from the signing of the sale contract.
To give you an idea of the actual cost in a typical case: if the taxable value of your car is 10,000 euros, the buyer will pay 600 euros in ITP. If your car is over 12 years old and worth less than 20,000 euros, they will pay between 40 and 75 euros depending on the engine capacity. It is a difference that can weigh heavily on the purchase decision.
Options for selling your car in Alicante
You have four main options to sell your car from Alicante, each with clear advantages and disadvantages.
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 contacts, viewings and transfer paperwork on your own. The average time to close the sale can range from two weeks to several months.
Local dealerships and used car dealers. Alicante and its surroundings have several direct purchase points where you can have your car valued and sold on the same day. The advantage is speed; the disadvantage is that the offer discounts the resale margin.
National direct purchase platforms. Companies such as 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.
The reason is simple: receiving multiple offers always improves the final price compared to negotiating with a single buyer.
Dealcar. Your car competes among more than 1,000 professional dealerships from all over Spain. There is no need to travel: collection is from your home in Alicante. Free of charge for the seller, and payment is cleared before handing over the car.
Selling on portals from Alicante: what to expect
Listing from Alicante works well for everyday cars and high-turnover models. The local demand is active, and the presence of foreign buyers residing in the province can increase interest in models that might be harder to sell in other cities.
A practical tip: if you post on Wallapop or Coches.net, state clearly the town or specific area where you are located. In a province as large as Alicante, the distance from inland areas can discourage viewings from buyers in the metropolitan area.
To sign the contract between private individuals, it must be done in duplicate. If you need a template ready to use, the Dealcar sale contract template is available free of charge.
Dealerships and used car dealers in Alicante
The Alicante area has a well-established supply of used car dealerships, featuring national networks like Flexicar and OcasionPlus alongside local independent used car dealers spread across the municipality and in industrial estates on the outskirts.
Before accepting any offer, ask for a valuation in more than one place. The difference between the first figure you are given and the best one you can get by comparing can be considerable. Bring the car with a valid ITV, clean, and with all documentation: logbook (permiso de circulación), technical sheet, latest road tax receipt and service history if you have it.
If you want to understand how the direct purchase process works and what lies behind these platforms before deciding, the article on what to know before accepting a purchase offer explains it in detail.
Specific procedures in Alicante
Once the sale is closed, the steps are the usual ones with some specific features of the Valencian Community.
The ITP is managed by the buyer at the ATV. The Valencian Tax Agency has an office in Alicante. The buyer must settle form 620 within one month of signing the contract. This is not your responsibility as a seller, but it is worth explaining to them to avoid delays in the ownership transfer.
The change of ownership is processed at the DGT. The Provincial Traffic Headquarters (Jefatura Provincial de Tráfico) of Alicante is located on Avenida de Aguilera. It can also be managed online or through an administrative 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 on the DGT electronic headquarters website.
For a complete overview of all the steps, the article on procedures to sell a car covers each step in detail.
Dealcar: receive offers from dealerships across Spain from Alicante
Selling your car in Alicante does not have to be limited to local buyers. With Dealcar, your car competes among more than 1,000 verified professional dealerships across Spain, which drives up the price due to competition among buyers.
You do not have to travel or manage viewings: the process is online, and car collection is from your home in Alicante.
100% free for you. No commissions or hidden costs.
Get paid before handing over the keys. Bank transfer before the car changes hands.
The car is collected from your home in Alicante. No travel required.
No paperwork. The purchasing dealership manages the transfer, DGT and all the paperwork.
On average, €1,400 more than selling on Wallapop.
More than 12,000 cars sold and an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
Use Dealcar's free valuation tool.
FAQs
Does the Alicante LEZ affect my car's selling price?
In most cases, very little. Alicante's LEZ only applies permanent restrictions in the Old Town. In the rest of the city, all vehicles can circulate without limits for now. Only if the buyer specifically lives or works in the Old Town might not having a label influence negotiations.
How much ITP does the buyer pay in Alicante?
The general rate in the Valencian Community is 6% on the vehicle's taxable value. If your car is over 12 years old and worth less than 20,000 euros, the buyer pays a fixed fee between 40 and 75 euros depending on the engine capacity, much less than the general percentage.
Can I sell my car in Alicante without taking it to any dealership?
Yes. With Dealcar the process is entirely online: you receive the offer and the car is collected from your home in Alicante, with no travel involved.
What documents do I need to sell my car in Alicante?
Registration certificate (permiso de circulación), technical sheet, valid ITV, seller's ID (DNI/NIE) and a sale contract signed by both parties. If the car has any outstanding finance or reservation of title, this must be resolved before formalising the sale.
Where is the change of ownership processed in Alicante?
At the Provincial Traffic Headquarters of Alicante, on Avenida de Aguilera. It can also be managed online on the DGT's electronic platform or through an authorised administrative agency (gestoría).
