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Used car guides from the Alt Penedès

They are written by the person who checks the cars: Gerard, at the unit on Camí de Bellver 83, in Vilobí del Penedès. Every guide carries the real figures and says the drawbacks out loud. If you have already made up your mind, look at the 9 cars available, the workshop, detailing and paperwork services or write to us.

Fines and DGT · October 2026

The fine for not carrying a V16 beacon is 80 €, not 200 €

The whole internet repeats the 200 €. It is 80 €, 40 € with early payment, a minor offence and no licence points. The 200 € belong to a different offence.

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Selling your car · October 2026

Selling your car on consignment: what it is and what you get

The figure in euros you get, in writing and before you leave the car. The 80 % rule if it arrives clean and the 70 % rule if it needs reconditioning.

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Paperwork · October 2026

Changing a car's registered keeper online: cost and timing

The same day if the papers are scanned properly. The buyer has 30 days and the seller 10, and the DGT fee for a car is 55,70 €.

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Our area · October 2026

Used cars in Vilafranca del Penedès

We are in Vilobí del Penedès, 8,1 km from Vilafranca by road. And how long one of our cars really takes to sell.

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Financing · October 2026

Financing a used car: personal loan or linked credit

The difference sits in article 29 of Spanish Law 16/2011. Plus how long it takes, and why it gets turned down.

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