In the early nineties, a stream of cars literally poured into us from Germany. And no wonder, the low price and high quality did their job. And today, intermediary firms offer to bring any car from Germany to order, but you can try to get the car yourself.
Instructions
If you are wondering about buying a car in Germany, then you probably already visited the sites for the sale of cars, were surprised at the affordable and low prices, and maybe even looked after some model for yourself and are ready to go for it even tomorrow. But take your time. The low price does not mean anything yet. After importing a car into the country from abroad, you will need to go through the customs clearance procedure. The amount of the duty depends on the volume of the engine, the age of the car, and its market value. On the official website of the customs there is a calculator that allows you to calculate the cost of a future duty, do not be too lazy to use it. It is quite possible that your ardor will subside, because the older the car, the more expensive it is to clear customs.
But if everything suits you, then you can hit the road. You will most likely need help on this trip. They can be friends or relatives living in Germany, or a company that specializes in similar services. Such a company usually has its own website on the Internet, which lists in detail all the services provided, prices for them and your plan of action for the trip. They will help you find the right car, arrange all the necessary documents and organize the return journey.
But know, whichever way you go, before leaving for Germany, you will need a certain amount of money, which you will have to leave as a customs deposit. Its size will be equal to the future customs duty. After leaving a deposit, you will receive a certificate on the basis of which you will be issued a short-term German visa. You can safely enter Germany. When buying a car, do not forget to indicate that you are going to take it out of the country. This gives you the opportunity to write off VAT, which in Germany is no less than 19%. It is clear that an individual will not deal with VAT, therefore, if you want to return part of the cost of a car in the form of tax, buy a car from the official representatives of auto houses.
After purchasing, inspect the car in a workshop or just with a knowledgeable person, because you have a long way home. There is nothing worse than getting up on a broken down car on the Autobahn in a foreign country, when you don't even know where and to whom to turn for help. Think again about the route you will be returning to, choose the one that you like best. Returning home, contact the customs office to adjust the payment of customs duty. After that, you can go to the local traffic inspection office to register the car. If you approach the matter competently and with a well-drawn up plan, then everything can be dealt with in 10 days.
