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Mandatory. In Spain, this is regulated by Royal Legislative Decree 7/2021 of 27 April, which updates the General Law for the Protection of Consumers and Users.

At least 1 year. Although the Law establishes a general period of 3 years, for second-hand vehicles, it allows for a reduction to 1 year, provided this is agreed upon between the buyer and the seller and is explicitly stated in the vehicle’s sales contract. This reduction is standard industry practice.

Any lack of conformity; that is, any circumstance, characteristic, or fault not specified in the sales contract or the "conformity sheet" (ficha de conformidad) signed by the buyer at the time of vehicle delivery.

During the first year, the presumption of lack of conformity prevails. This means it is presumed that if a breakdown occurs, it already existed at the time of delivery. Therefore, the buyer only needs to notify the seller of the fault. It is the seller who must prove that the breakdown is due to misuse or normal wear and tear, consistent with the vehicle's age, mileage, and usage.

Optional; does not replace or supersede the statutory warranty, but serves as an additional layer of protection. This is a supplementary warranty that the vehicle seller takes out either for their own protection or to differentiate themselves from the competition.

Up to 5 years. It is standard practice to take out cover for either 12 or 24 months.

Mechanical, electrical, or electronic breakdowns of the insured components of the vehicle, caused by accidental or unforeseen events (excluding wear and tear or faults due to lack of maintenance). This includes both parts and labour costs.

The service is outsourced to a mechanical breakdown insurance provider. They provide the policyholder and the beneficiary with access to their Claims Department, which manages the vehicle's repair at a workshop of the customer's choice or a partner garage. The department handles the claim with the insurance company to ensure the costs are settled.