There are two options for buying a used German car. The first option involves an independent trip to Germany, selection, purchase and driving. But this method is not suitable for everyone due to lack of experience, knowledge, time or desire. The way out is to order a car from a verified ferryman or a specialized company.
Instructions
Step 1
First of all, state the purchase price as accurately as possible. To do this, make a clear idea of your financial capabilities, so as not to waste time looking over non-existent options. Throw out the misconceptions that a car that costs 15,000 with us can be bought for 10,000 and useless hopes for familiar drivers.
Step 2
Try to get your own idea of car prices in Germany and shipping costs. These numbers should fit well into the cost of the car that you are willing to pay. Only after that start buying a car from Germany to order.
Step 3
Estimate the prices for the same cars in your city. This will allow you to roughly calculate the benefits of the purchase and compare it with the risk. Remember that resellers of German cars know very well how they can make a profit from the resale of a car. Therefore, set a goal for yourself to buy a car not higher than the market price of your city, but with a completely transparent history.
Step 4
Choose a ferryman or a specialized firm to which you will place your purchase order. The easiest way is to go to the market and agree with the ferryman about the desired car. Do not expect the quality of order fulfillment. The contractor will try to get at least 10% of the profit from the cost of the car, and not please your desires and ideas. At the same time, he will polish the car and interior as much as possible before handing it over to the buyer. It will be difficult to buy a good and honest car in this way. If it can be done, then with minimal benefit.
Step 5
If this method does not work, find a local specialized car delivery company for specific orders. It can also consist of 1-2 people. The advantage of this option will be some legal guarantees of the good faith of the order. When choosing a company, rely on recommendations and reviews. Remember that the firm's job is to make a profit on your order. A decent office will negotiate a commission and will look for a car according to your needs. A dishonest company will try to make as much added value as possible to the detriment of the quality of the car. Tune in in advance that the services will not be cheap: from 500 to 1500 euros. It all depends on the distance, the complexity of the choice, the greed of the company and your generosity.
Step 6
When completing an order, the contractor will find the necessary car, call you and, upon receiving consent, buy it, not forgetting to bargain for a discount and hide it in your pocket. Dishonest performers will be guided more by the size of the discount than by the quality of the car. Do not be surprised if the final version is not at all what you stipulated. At the same time, they will tell you a story about the complete absence of the desired car of the desired configuration, but they will offer an excellent car of a different brand and configuration at a much lower price. In such a situation, in no case be nervous and do not settle for what you do not want.
Step 7
The third option is private entrepreneurs and firms in Germany. Their ads can be found all over the internet. Provide services for meeting, accommodation and escorting in parking lots. As a rule, employees are professionally trained and speak Russian. After the crisis of 2008-2009, their sales volume decreased, and they are ready to provide additional services at the request of the client, including the purchase of the desired car, paperwork, customs clearance and delivery arrangements. Specify the cost of their services in advance and do not think that it will be cheaper than when working with domestic firms. They will try to make money on delivery and at the auction.
Step 8
The fourth option is online shopping. Search for the most popular search engines at www.mobile.de and www.autoscout24.de. Having chosen a car right from home, call the seller, discuss the details of the transaction and wait for the purchase to be received in your city. At the same time, remember that really good cars are expensive, and Russian-speaking sellers are regular suppliers for Russian car markets with the appropriate quality of goods.
