You can buy a car from Latvia on your own or through a special company. When buying, you need to check the chassis, engine and all documents.
Latvia is a country from which cars are brought to Russia in large quantities. This is due to the convenient transport accessibility. Moreover, in this country you can easily buy cars from England, Germany, Estonia and Switzerland.
Ways to buy a car from Latvia
In order not to be mistaken when buying a car from Latvia, you can use three methods:
- use the services of a special company;
- ask for help from a private person who has a Schengen visa;
- Buy a car in Latvia on your own.
The choice of the method depends on the availability of free time and the amount of money. The first option is considered the safest. Since specialized companies often provide guarantees.
What to look for when buying a Latvian car
In order not to be mistaken, be sure to work with those companies that will not only buy a car in Latvia, but also transport it to Russia.
A car from Latvia must have a technical passport. It checks the date of registration and the year of issue. The year can be identified by the identification number or on the seat belt fasteners. Be sure to check the body number under the hood in the cabin and the engine number.
The machine itself must be clean, as otherwise you may not notice minor damage or rust. If a place is suspicious, then it can be checked with a magnet. If you attach it, and it falls off, it means that this place was putty. All joints must be the same length.
The operation of the chassis and steering wheel can be checked on the vibration table or while driving. Be sure to investigate the attachment points of the brake hoses. It is important that there are no leaks. If you have the opportunity to inspect the car even before buying, this will help you not to be mistaken with its choice.
When purchasing a car from Latvia, you will have to provide a document confirming your ownership of transport, car insurance, a certificate of completion of maintenance. After the transaction, you need to pay environmental and road taxes. For those persons who are not citizens of Latvia, the registration of the car is done for a period of 6 months. When this period passes, the buyer must issue an extension of the document. To avoid any problems at customs, be sure to take out insurance in both countries. Those motorists who have already bought a car in Latvia claim that customs clearance is very expensive. Therefore, be prepared to pay a fairly large amount.
