Buying a car is not easy. Despite the abundance of offers, it is quite difficult to choose a good foreign car at an affordable price. Visits to car markets in search of European-made foreign cars in most cases do not give the desired result. Sometimes it is more profitable to drive a car from Germany.
Buying a car abroad can turn out to be a very profitable option, or it can be a big waste. Everything will depend on which car is supposed to buy. It is important that the lion's share of the costs will be for
customs clearance of the car. The state duty in this case is calculated based on the
volume of the engine of the car and provided that the equipment is not older than five years. On average, customs will have to pay from 1.5 to 3.6 euros per 1 cubic cm of volume.
How much does it cost to drive a car from Germany?
In principle, when answering this question, others arise - depending on where to drive it, depending on where to buy it. In Germany, a car can be bought both at specialized car markets and in car dealerships. Of course, the cost of equipment in the cabin will differ from the market.
If you want to drive a car from Germany, but there is no way to take it in the salon, then you should visit one of the largest car markets in Europe, which is located in the city of Essen. There are several smaller markets in the cities of Cologne and Munich. The assortment is not there, but the prices are lower. In addition, the Germans are very punctual and law-abiding. The buyer can carefully inspect the entire car and even test it on the go, making a short test drive.
Those who are going to visit these car markets should be aware that almost all of them do not work on Sundays. So you need to plan your trip in advance so as not to waste too much time. In addition, the car market has a discount system. As a rule, it is 300-400 euros from the declared price. And if the selected car manages to find a significant, according to the Germans, flaw (chip, scratch, etc.), then the price can drop quite noticeably.
You can often hear: "I want to drive a car from Germany, but I do not know how much it will cost." Here are sample travel calculations. Germany is located in the Schengen area. Consequently, you will have to spend up to 60 euros on applying for a visa. The trip can be made by plane, or by bus. By bus, of course, cheaper, somewhere around 80 euros. You should also take into account hotel expenses within 80 euros, meals - about 50 euros, trips in Germany - within 100 euros. These are the so-called running costs. To this will be added a fee for car registration, insurance and transit numbers. A total of about 500 euros. Customs clearance is not included in this estimate.
How to choose and buy a car in this country?
Before you drive a car from Germany, you need to select and purchase it. Although buying equipment in German markets is less risky than at similar Russian sites, nevertheless, you need to carefully inspect the car, and if possible, then call at the inspection station. The presence of TUV will be a confirmation that the car is in order. In addition, without a TUV coupon, the movement of a vehicle on its own in Germany is prohibited.
After choosing a car, special attention should be paid to design. Do not forget that you will have to drive him across the border. Therefore, make sure that all papers, bills and deed of purchase are properly executed. Remember that the rules for selling cars in Germany are different from ours.
Transit numbers, registration and car insurance for traveling within Germany will cost about 200 euros.
And in conclusion: it’s easier to drive a car from Germany through the Belarusian-Polish border. This route is safer, and at the border you do not have to draw up a bunch of documents. During the trip on the EU roads, you can not be afraid of crime, but you should be careful at the parking lots. Cases of theft of personal items from cars are not uncommon there.