Buying a car in Crete

Make sure that you have your residency permit and tax number first before you start looking for a car. These documents are essential, please refer to our documents pages, if you have not read them.

Buying a second-hand car privately, means you have to go through the buying process with your seller. You both need to visit the tax office to exchange ownership and a trip to the car registration office to get a new log book for your car. It's not difficult to do this, but be prepared wait for your turn in the line.

Buying a new or second-hand car from a dealer can be easier, as they may have an office that deals with all the paper work, all you need is to make sure you the cash to buy the car.