If you are looking to buy a used car in Castellón, this guide is your starting point. We explain why it pays to buy from a local dealer rather than the classified-ads portals, what stock we hold, how bank financing works, which parts of the province we cover, and which languages we speak. The idea is simple: give you everything you need before you visit, so the visit itself is just driving the car and signing with peace of mind.
Why buy from a local dealer rather than the portals
The big classified-ads portals are handy for browsing, but buying through them comes with small print you don't always see. When you buy from a private seller online you have no compulsory legal warranty: if the car fails a week later, the problem is yours. And behind many "private seller" adverts there are actually middlemen with no workshop, no invoice and no one to turn to when something goes wrong.
Buying from a local Castellón dealer like General Car's changes that equation completely. When you buy from a professional you get the minimum 1-year legal warranty, VAT included and an invoice, the car inspected before delivery, and all the paperwork in order for the change of ownership. If a covered fault appears, you know exactly where to go: to our own workshop, with people you know who have already seen that car. That close after-sales relationship is the difference between a calm purchase and a gamble.
On top of that, there is something a portal cannot give you: seeing, touching and test-driving the car in person on the same day, comparing several models in one place, and asking questions with no obligation. If you want to go deeper on buyer protection, we recommend our guide on how to buy a used car with a warranty.
Our stock: ~150 inspected cars, with warranty and financing
At General Car's we keep around 150 used cars on display, hand-picked one by one and inspected before they go on sale. We work with saloons, estates, SUVs and city cars across different makes and budgets, so you can genuinely compare rather than settle for the first thing that comes up.
Every car in the catalogue comes with:
- A mechanical inspection before delivery and a valid roadworthiness test (ITV).
- A 1-year legal warranty and, on many models, extended cover for the engine and gearbox.
- A verified history and the vehicle's DGT report.
- An invoice with VAT included and the change-of-ownership handled for you.
For the cars that qualify we offer bank financing of up to 96 months, always subject to the lender's approval. You can see the up-to-date catalogue in our available cars section and ask about any of them before you come.
Financing, home delivery and trade-ins accepted
The financing we offer is provided by the bank: we submit your application to lenders and, if they approve it, you can pay for the car in instalments of up to 96 months. We do not run "instalment plans" ourselves; everything goes through the bank, with its interest rate (TIN), its APR (TAE) and its conditions, transparently. Approval depends on the lender and on your profile.
One important and honest point: financing mainly applies to the newer cars, generally up to around 11 or 12 years old. Older cars (beyond that age) are sold for cash or by bank transfer, because banks usually will not finance them. We tell you this plainly so there are no surprises.
If you already have a car, we accept it as a trade-in: we value it and deduct its worth from the price of the one you're buying, so you reduce what you finance or pay. And if you can't make it to Castellón, we offer home delivery of the car ready to go. Our guide to used-car financing walks you calmly through choosing your monthly payments, and you can see the options in the financing section.
Where we are and the areas we cover
Our showroom is at Calle Italia 198, Castelló de la Plana, with easy parking and every car on display so you can see it in person. You can come for a test drive without an appointment, though if you let us know in advance we'll have the car ready and save you time.
Beyond the provincial capital, we serve the whole area. We regularly deliver to and work with customers from:
| Area | Service |
|---|---|
| Castelló de la Plana | Showroom and immediate handover |
| Vila-real | Home delivery |
| Borriana | Home delivery |
| Onda | Home delivery |
| Almassora | Home delivery |
| Benicàssim | Home delivery |
| Rest of Castellón province | Ask us for conditions |
If your town isn't on the list but you're in the province, write to us anyway from the contact page: we can almost always arrange delivery.
We assist you in Spanish, Romanian and English
Castellón is a province with a lot of international life, and at General Car's we keep that in mind. We assist you as a matter of course in Spanish, Romanian and English, both in person and over WhatsApp, so you buy your car in your own language and with no misunderstandings over the paperwork or the warranty.
And for when the dealership is closed, there's Carmen, our virtual assistant: she answers by text and voice 24/7, in Spanish, Romanian and English, knows our entire stock, and instantly tells you the price, mileage, extras or availability of any car. When you're ready to take the next step, she connects you with us. It's the fastest way to move forward without waiting for opening hours.
Frequently asked questions
Do you give a warranty with the cars?
Yes. Every car is handed over with the minimum 1-year legal warranty that the law requires when you buy from a professional, and on many models we extend the cover to the engine and gearbox. The car is inspected and the paperwork is in order.
Do you finance older cars?
Financing is provided by the bank and runs up to 96 months, always subject to the lender's approval. It applies to the newer cars, generally up to around 11 or 12 years old. Older cars are sold for cash or by bank transfer, because banks usually will not finance them.
Which areas do you deliver to?
We are at Calle Italia 198, Castelló de la Plana, and we serve Vila-real, Borriana, Onda, Almassora, Benicàssim and the whole province of Castellón. We offer home delivery; tell us your town and we'll confirm the conditions.
Do you assist customers in Romanian?
Yes. We assist you in Spanish, Romanian and English. On top of that, Carmen, our virtual assistant, answers by text and voice 24/7 in these languages and knows our entire stock.