Trucks with ADR

Frequently asked questions

• How do LEZs and the future Euro 7 affect the residual value of a Euro 5/6 today?+

  Low Emission Zones (Madrid Central, Barcelona LEZ, San Sebastián…) restrict Euro 4 since 2024 and tighten on Euro 5 progressively 2025-2030. A Euro 5 today has lost 30-40% urban-fleet demand and reorients to less-regulated markets (Morocco, Eastern Europe, Africa). Euro 6 will hold value through 2030. Euro 7 (2027+) initial impact is low due to higher implementation cost. Euro 6 today is the safest 3-5 year investment.
• Intra-EU registration: how long to bring a truck from Germany or the Netherlands?+

  Deregistration at origin + zero-VAT intra-EU invoice + transport to Spain + reduced homologation (€148, 24-48h with COC + post-2002 EU reduced tech file) + DGT fees €700-1,000 + plate. Total: 7-15 days. Intra-EU VAT 0% if buyer is a registered economic operator (VIES, Spanish form 349). Coatrucks handles origin-to-destination including paperwork.
• Pre-purchase technical verification: what to demand before closing?+

  Minimum professional appraisal: forensic digital tachograph download (.ddd file with cryptographic signature — verifies real km and hours), full EOBD/ECU diagnostic (current DTCs + history of cleared faults), optional dyno test, chassis and weld inspection, dynamic road test of retarder, gearbox and engine brake. Coatrucks runs internal technical appraisal pre-sale — request raw report for independent review.
• Self-employed vs Ltd. company: how does tax change when buying a truck?+

  Self-employed: 100% VAT deductible if business-related (transport licence + CPC). IRPF amortisation 4-25%/year. Ltd./SA: immediate VAT deduction + IS amortisation deductible from pre-tax profit. For IRPF margins >30% or fleets, Ltd. saves €15-25k over 5 years per truck. Operating leasing in Ltd. is off-balance with 100% expense deduction. Consult your accountant for your specific scenario.
• Operating lease vs rental vs direct purchase: which works best?+

  Purchase: immediate VAT + 4-25%/year amortisation (€60k truck → €12k/year over 5 years). Operating lease: 100% expense, off-balance, final purchase option. Full-service rental: includes maintenance + MOT + 24/7 assistance + replacement. Comparison €60k Euro 6 truck over 5 years: purchase ~€12k/year amortisable, lease ~€14k/year full expense, rental ~€17k/year all services included. Choose by expected IRR vs liquidity.
• Outstanding finance or bankruptcy: can the truck still be bought?+

  Outstanding finance: yes, Coatrucks cancels directly with the lender (BBVA, Santander, BNP Paribas…) — buyer pays the agreed price and the difference with the loan is deducted. Bankruptcy title: requires court authorisation (insolvency administrator approves the sale). Verify lien status at the Movable Property Registry before closing. Coatrucks runs charges due diligence on every operation.
• Real B2B mechanical warranty: what does it cover beyond legal consumer warranty?+

  Spain's 1-year legal consumer warranty does NOT apply to B2B sales — it's contractual. Coatrucks standard: 6 months mechanical (engine, gearbox, retarder) + 12 months structural (chassis, axles, suspension). Optional extended cover: up to 24 months including braking system and automated gearbox. Excludes wear items (tyres, pads, clutch, filters). Full pre-delivery inspection included in the price at no extra cost.
• AdBlue, DPF, EGR: known issues by brand and Euro to watch for+

  Mercedes Actros OM471 (Euro 6): AdBlue injectors known to crystallise after long stops (high-NOx codes, fix ~€600). Volvo FH D13K: EGR valve can clog in urban use. Scania DC13: very reliable, rare front NOx sensor fault (~€250). DAF MX-13: DPF regenerates well unless vehicle long-parked. Iveco Cursor 13: pre-2018 AdBlue pump issues, fixed from 2019. Coatrucks verifies SCR + cleans DPF pre-delivery.
• Digital tachograph: mandatory calibration on ownership transfer?+

  Calibration is mandatory every 2 years at a type-D authorised workshop (EU Reg 165/2014) — not automatically at transfer unless last calibration is over 2 years old. Driver and company cards renew every 5 years. Verification cost: €80-150. Mandatory download: every 28 days (driver) and every 90 days (company). Coatrucks delivers forensic download with every operation.
• Official service network: when is it a critical factor?+

  For fleets >50 vehicles, official network is decisive for parts availability. Spain coverage: Mercedes-Benz Trucks ~150 workshops, Iveco ~120, Volvo ~85, MAN ~80, Scania ~70, Renault Trucks ~70, DAF ~60. Brands with smaller networks struggle in rural areas. For fleets <10, a good multi-brand workshop covers majority European brands. Service intervals: Volvo every 100k km, Mercedes 120k km, Scania 150k km.
• Resale value at 3 and 5 years by brand/Euro/configuration+

  European market 2024 (26t Euro 6 rigid with 600,000 km, new @ €95k): at 3 years → Mercedes/Volvo €60-65k, Scania/DAF €55-60k, MAN/Iveco/Renault €50-55k. At 5 years → Mercedes/Volvo €42-48k, Scania/DAF €38-42k, MAN/Iveco/Renault €32-38k. Refrigerated +5% (constant demand). 8x4 construction -10% (heavy duty). ADR/special equipment -15% liquidity but +10-15% price with specific buyer.
• Real TCO €/km by configuration: what to include and how to calculate?+

  18t Euro 6 regional distribution: ~€0.55-0.70 /km TCO. 26t long-haul: ~€0.75-0.90 /km. 32t 8x4 construction: ~€0.90-1.10 /km. Breakdown 26t at 180k km/year: fuel €0.32/km (12L/100), AdBlue €0.015, tyres €0.05, maintenance €0.10, MOT/insurance €0.03, depreciation €0.20, tax €0.05. Total ~€0.77/km intensive use. For fleets add management + IT + CPC + tachograph admin.