Index
The used car market in Las Palmas
The Las Palmas LEZ: current situation and what it means for your sale
Taxation in the Canary Islands: what the buyer pays when purchasing a second-hand car
Options for selling your car in Las Palmas
Selling on portals from Las Palmas: what to expect
Dealerships and second-hand car dealers in Las Palmas
Dealcar: receive offers from dealerships across Spain from Las Palmas
Specific procedures in Las Palmas
FAQs
The used car market in Las Palmas
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the most populous city in the Canary Islands and one of the largest in Spain, with over 370,000 inhabitants. Its status as an island capital with a privileged climate, a diversified economy spanning services, tourism, and commerce, and a significant presence of resident foreign population, creates an active second-hand car market with its own characteristics.
The vehicle fleet in Las Palmas is extensive: more than 280,000 registered vehicles in the municipality. The local buyer profile leans towards practical models with low maintenance costs, with city cars and compacts being the fast-moving models. SUVs have gained market share in recent years, and demand for cars with good fuel efficiency is high given the intensive vehicle use in a city where public transport does not cover all needs.
A highly relevant differentiating factor: the Canary Islands have a special tax regime that makes second-hand car sales between individuals tax-wise simpler and cheaper than in the rest of Spain. This can be a useful selling point during negotiation.
Before listing or accepting any offer, the first step is to know precisely how much your car is worth in the current market.
The Las Palmas LEZ: current situation and what it means for your sale
As of May 2026, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria does not have an active Low Emission Zone with traffic restrictions. The city is among those that still have the ordinance being processed, without having brought it to a vote in the municipal plenary session.
When it comes into force, the planned LEZ will be delimited in an area of the city centre between the streets Pío XII, Luis Antúnez, Pi Margall, and Ingenieros Salinas. The planned restrictions would affect vehicles without an environmental badge 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with exceptions for residents, people with reduced mobility, essential services, and authorised vehicles. According to DGT data, around 66,500 vehicles in the local fleet (23.5%) lack an environmental badge and could be affected.
What this means for those selling now: the LEZ is not active and there are no penalties. Your car's environmental badge does not affect its market value due to driving restrictions. This is an advantage if you have an older vehicle without a badge: you can sell it without that constraint, at least until the ordinance is approved and comes into force. It is advisable to check the updated situation before closing the sale, as the process can speed up at any time.
Taxation in the Canary Islands: what the buyer pays when purchasing a second-hand car
The Canary Islands have a special Economic and Tax Regime that differentiates them from the rest of Spain regarding taxes. The most important difference for someone buying a second-hand car from an individual is this: in the Canary Islands, the ITP (Property Transfer Tax) that is paid in the rest of Spain does not apply. Nor does the IGIC (the Canarian equivalent of VAT) apply to sales between individuals, as this tax only levies the first sale made by a dealership or business.
What does apply in the Canary Islands for the sale of vehicles between individuals are very low fixed fees based on the engine capacity and age of the vehicle. For cars older than 20 years, the fees range between 40 and 70 pounds depending on engine capacity. These are symbolic amounts compared to the hundreds of pounds of ITP paid in mainland Spain.
The procedure is managed at the Canary Tax Agency, and the form to present varies depending on the case. The deadline is 30 working days from the signing of the purchase contract.
For those selling: this special tax regime makes buying a second-hand car in Las Palmas tax-wise much cheaper than in any other Spanish autonomous community. It is a real argument you can use if the buyer compares with other options or negotiates the price down claiming additional costs.
Options for selling your car in Las Palmas
You have four main ways to sell your car from Las Palmas.
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 visits, negotiations, and the transfer paperwork on your own. Keep in mind that the island market has a limited geographic radius compared to a mainland city.
Local dealerships and second-hand dealers. Las Palmas has an active offer of direct purchase points, both in the municipality and in the surrounding industrial estates. The advantage is immediacy; the disadvantage is that the offered price discounts the resale margin.
National direct purchase platforms. Some companies like Compramostucoche or Clicars also operate in the Canary Islands or manage collections on the island. They work with an indicative online valuation and a final offer after an in-person inspection. Before accepting any offer, it is advisable to understand well what is behind the process.
Dealcar. Your car enters into competition among more than 1,000 verified professional dealerships across Spain, including mainland buyers. Collection is from your home in Las Palmas. Free for the seller, and payment is received before handing over the car.
Selling on portals from Las Palmas: what to expect
Listing from Las Palmas has the advantage of a market with no active LEZ restrictions: any car can be advertised without having to warn of driving limitations. The absence of ITP and the low tax cost of the transaction are arguments you can highlight in the advertisement to attract buyers who value the overall saving of the transaction.
The main limitation is the island's geographic radius: the universe of local private buyers is smaller than in a mainland city of similar size. To expand that radius, platforms that connect with mainland buyers are particularly useful in Las Palmas.
For signing the contract between individuals, it is mandatory to do so in duplicate. If you need a template, Dealcar's purchase contract model is available for free.
Dealerships and second-hand car dealers in Las Palmas
Las Palmas has a well-established supply of used car dealerships and local second-hand dealers. The constant demand in the city and the presence of tourists and expats buying and selling vehicles generate a market with plenty of movement.
Before accepting any offer, ask for a valuation at more than one place. The reason is direct: receiving multiple offers always improves the final price compared to negotiating with a single buyer. Bring the car clean, with a valid ITV, and with all the documentation ready: registration certificate, technical sheet, latest road tax receipt, and maintenance history if you have it.
Dealcar: receive offers from dealerships across Spain from Las Palmas
Selling in Las Palmas has a natural limitation: the island market. With Dealcar, that limitation disappears. Your car goes into competition among more than 1,000 verified professional dealerships across Spain, including mainland buyers who may be willing to pay more than any local buyer.
You don't have to travel or manage visits: the process is online, and car collection is from your home in Las Palmas.
100% free for you. No commissions or hidden costs.
You get paid before handing over the keys. Bank transfer before the car changes hands.
Your car is collected from your home in Las Palmas. No travel required.
No paperwork. The dealer 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.
Specific procedures in Las Palmas
Once the sale is closed, the steps are the usual ones with the specific features of the Canarian tax regime.
The buyer manages the tax at the Canary Tax Agency. Unlike the rest of Spain, neither ITP nor IGIC is paid on sales between individuals. The applicable fixed fees are very low and vary based on the engine capacity and age of the vehicle. This is not your responsibility as a seller, but it is useful to explain it to the buyer to avoid confusion with the mainland process.
The change of ownership is processed at the DGT. The Provincial Traffic Headquarters of Las Palmas is located on Calle León y Castillo. It can also be managed online on the DGT electronic headquarters or through an authorised agency.
Notify the sale to the DGT. As a seller, you have the obligation to report the transfer of the vehicle to avoid future fines coming in your name. You can do this online with a digital certificate.
For a complete overview of all the steps, the article on procedures to sell a car covers each step in detail.
FAQs
Does Las Palmas have an active LEZ in 2026?
No. As of May 2026, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria does not have a Low Emission Zone with active restrictions. The ordinance is still being processed without having been approved in a plenary session. Your car's environmental badge does not affect its local market value due to traffic restrictions.
What tax does the buyer pay in Las Palmas when purchasing a second-hand car?
In the Canary Islands, neither ITP nor IGIC is applied to sales between individuals. The tax fees are very low fixed rates based on engine capacity and age, generally between £40 and £70 for older cars. It is the cheapest regime in Spain for buying a second-hand car between individuals.
Can I sell my car in Las Palmas 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 Las Palmas, with access also to mainland buyers.
What documents do I need to sell my car in Las Palmas?
Registration certificate, technical sheet, valid ITV, seller's ID, and a purchase contract signed by both parties. If the car has any outstanding outstanding finance or retention of title, it must be cancelled before finalising the sale.
Where is the transfer of ownership processed in Las Palmas?
At the Provincial Traffic Headquarters of Las Palmas, on Calle León y Castillo. It can also be managed online on the DGT's electronic platform or through an authorised agency.
Index
The used car market in Las Palmas
The Las Palmas LEZ: current situation and what it means for your sale
Taxation in the Canary Islands: what the buyer pays when purchasing a second-hand car
Options for selling your car in Las Palmas
Selling on portals from Las Palmas: what to expect
Dealerships and second-hand car dealers in Las Palmas
Dealcar: receive offers from dealerships across Spain from Las Palmas
Specific procedures in Las Palmas
FAQs
The used car market in Las Palmas
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is the most populous city in the Canary Islands and one of the largest in Spain, with over 370,000 inhabitants. Its status as an island capital with a privileged climate, a diversified economy spanning services, tourism, and commerce, and a significant presence of resident foreign population, creates an active second-hand car market with its own characteristics.
The vehicle fleet in Las Palmas is extensive: more than 280,000 registered vehicles in the municipality. The local buyer profile leans towards practical models with low maintenance costs, with city cars and compacts being the fast-moving models. SUVs have gained market share in recent years, and demand for cars with good fuel efficiency is high given the intensive vehicle use in a city where public transport does not cover all needs.
A highly relevant differentiating factor: the Canary Islands have a special tax regime that makes second-hand car sales between individuals tax-wise simpler and cheaper than in the rest of Spain. This can be a useful selling point during negotiation.
Before listing or accepting any offer, the first step is to know precisely how much your car is worth in the current market.
The Las Palmas LEZ: current situation and what it means for your sale
As of May 2026, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria does not have an active Low Emission Zone with traffic restrictions. The city is among those that still have the ordinance being processed, without having brought it to a vote in the municipal plenary session.
When it comes into force, the planned LEZ will be delimited in an area of the city centre between the streets Pío XII, Luis Antúnez, Pi Margall, and Ingenieros Salinas. The planned restrictions would affect vehicles without an environmental badge 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with exceptions for residents, people with reduced mobility, essential services, and authorised vehicles. According to DGT data, around 66,500 vehicles in the local fleet (23.5%) lack an environmental badge and could be affected.
What this means for those selling now: the LEZ is not active and there are no penalties. Your car's environmental badge does not affect its market value due to driving restrictions. This is an advantage if you have an older vehicle without a badge: you can sell it without that constraint, at least until the ordinance is approved and comes into force. It is advisable to check the updated situation before closing the sale, as the process can speed up at any time.
Taxation in the Canary Islands: what the buyer pays when purchasing a second-hand car
The Canary Islands have a special Economic and Tax Regime that differentiates them from the rest of Spain regarding taxes. The most important difference for someone buying a second-hand car from an individual is this: in the Canary Islands, the ITP (Property Transfer Tax) that is paid in the rest of Spain does not apply. Nor does the IGIC (the Canarian equivalent of VAT) apply to sales between individuals, as this tax only levies the first sale made by a dealership or business.
What does apply in the Canary Islands for the sale of vehicles between individuals are very low fixed fees based on the engine capacity and age of the vehicle. For cars older than 20 years, the fees range between 40 and 70 pounds depending on engine capacity. These are symbolic amounts compared to the hundreds of pounds of ITP paid in mainland Spain.
The procedure is managed at the Canary Tax Agency, and the form to present varies depending on the case. The deadline is 30 working days from the signing of the purchase contract.
For those selling: this special tax regime makes buying a second-hand car in Las Palmas tax-wise much cheaper than in any other Spanish autonomous community. It is a real argument you can use if the buyer compares with other options or negotiates the price down claiming additional costs.
Options for selling your car in Las Palmas
You have four main ways to sell your car from Las Palmas.
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 visits, negotiations, and the transfer paperwork on your own. Keep in mind that the island market has a limited geographic radius compared to a mainland city.
Local dealerships and second-hand dealers. Las Palmas has an active offer of direct purchase points, both in the municipality and in the surrounding industrial estates. The advantage is immediacy; the disadvantage is that the offered price discounts the resale margin.
National direct purchase platforms. Some companies like Compramostucoche or Clicars also operate in the Canary Islands or manage collections on the island. They work with an indicative online valuation and a final offer after an in-person inspection. Before accepting any offer, it is advisable to understand well what is behind the process.
Dealcar. Your car enters into competition among more than 1,000 verified professional dealerships across Spain, including mainland buyers. Collection is from your home in Las Palmas. Free for the seller, and payment is received before handing over the car.
Selling on portals from Las Palmas: what to expect
Listing from Las Palmas has the advantage of a market with no active LEZ restrictions: any car can be advertised without having to warn of driving limitations. The absence of ITP and the low tax cost of the transaction are arguments you can highlight in the advertisement to attract buyers who value the overall saving of the transaction.
The main limitation is the island's geographic radius: the universe of local private buyers is smaller than in a mainland city of similar size. To expand that radius, platforms that connect with mainland buyers are particularly useful in Las Palmas.
For signing the contract between individuals, it is mandatory to do so in duplicate. If you need a template, Dealcar's purchase contract model is available for free.
Dealerships and second-hand car dealers in Las Palmas
Las Palmas has a well-established supply of used car dealerships and local second-hand dealers. The constant demand in the city and the presence of tourists and expats buying and selling vehicles generate a market with plenty of movement.
Before accepting any offer, ask for a valuation at more than one place. The reason is direct: receiving multiple offers always improves the final price compared to negotiating with a single buyer. Bring the car clean, with a valid ITV, and with all the documentation ready: registration certificate, technical sheet, latest road tax receipt, and maintenance history if you have it.
Dealcar: receive offers from dealerships across Spain from Las Palmas
Selling in Las Palmas has a natural limitation: the island market. With Dealcar, that limitation disappears. Your car goes into competition among more than 1,000 verified professional dealerships across Spain, including mainland buyers who may be willing to pay more than any local buyer.
You don't have to travel or manage visits: the process is online, and car collection is from your home in Las Palmas.
100% free for you. No commissions or hidden costs.
You get paid before handing over the keys. Bank transfer before the car changes hands.
Your car is collected from your home in Las Palmas. No travel required.
No paperwork. The dealer 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.
Specific procedures in Las Palmas
Once the sale is closed, the steps are the usual ones with the specific features of the Canarian tax regime.
The buyer manages the tax at the Canary Tax Agency. Unlike the rest of Spain, neither ITP nor IGIC is paid on sales between individuals. The applicable fixed fees are very low and vary based on the engine capacity and age of the vehicle. This is not your responsibility as a seller, but it is useful to explain it to the buyer to avoid confusion with the mainland process.
The change of ownership is processed at the DGT. The Provincial Traffic Headquarters of Las Palmas is located on Calle León y Castillo. It can also be managed online on the DGT electronic headquarters or through an authorised agency.
Notify the sale to the DGT. As a seller, you have the obligation to report the transfer of the vehicle to avoid future fines coming in your name. You can do this online with a digital certificate.
For a complete overview of all the steps, the article on procedures to sell a car covers each step in detail.
FAQs
Does Las Palmas have an active LEZ in 2026?
No. As of May 2026, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria does not have a Low Emission Zone with active restrictions. The ordinance is still being processed without having been approved in a plenary session. Your car's environmental badge does not affect its local market value due to traffic restrictions.
What tax does the buyer pay in Las Palmas when purchasing a second-hand car?
In the Canary Islands, neither ITP nor IGIC is applied to sales between individuals. The tax fees are very low fixed rates based on engine capacity and age, generally between £40 and £70 for older cars. It is the cheapest regime in Spain for buying a second-hand car between individuals.
Can I sell my car in Las Palmas 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 Las Palmas, with access also to mainland buyers.
What documents do I need to sell my car in Las Palmas?
Registration certificate, technical sheet, valid ITV, seller's ID, and a purchase contract signed by both parties. If the car has any outstanding outstanding finance or retention of title, it must be cancelled before finalising the sale.
Where is the transfer of ownership processed in Las Palmas?
At the Provincial Traffic Headquarters of Las Palmas, on Calle León y Castillo. It can also be managed online on the DGT's electronic platform or through an authorised agency.
