New cars are expensive and rare.
However, if you are willing to compromise on equipment, you can save a lot of money with re-imports from other EU countries.
Anyone who wants to buy a new car at the moment needs strong nerves, because many models are still waiting forever.
The few vehicles that the dealers have in the yards are also extremely expensive.
But if you are willing to compromise on the equipment, you can still get a bargain.
The magic word is EU reimport.
The same model can cost up to 30 percent less abroad than on the German market.
The reason for this is the lower net prices.
If the new car is not yet registered, no national taxes apply and only the net price remains.
Only in Germany are 19 percent VAT due upon registration.
Buying a new car in another EU country: You save money with re-imports
"So it's worth comparing the VAT rates of the individual countries," emphasizes the ADAC on its website.
Some countries have already proven to be particularly cheap buying countries:
Denmark
Netherlands
Greece
Spain
Portugal
Finland
Some bargains can also be found in Belgium and France.
Buying a new car in another EU country: Equipment may differ
It is important to pay attention to the equipment.
Because this can also differ from the offers in Germany.
The model designation is therefore not always a reliable indicator of the equipment.
“So compare the foreign prospectuses
and price lists with those of German authorized dealers,” advises the ADAC.
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A car from the EU can be up to 30 percent cheaper than in Germany.
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A direct price comparison is also worthwhile otherwise, even if the discounts at the car dealers are only small.
With a little flexibility, you can save money here too.
If the manufacturers have their way, the dealer discounts will soon be history anyway.
The basic technology and quality of the cars does not differ, however, thanks to uniform standards across Europe.
And the factory warranty is also valid throughout Europe.
Buying a new car in another EU country: the contract must be in the local language
Once the decision to buy an EU import car has been made, there are two options.
You either buy the vehicle yourself abroad or from a dealer who specializes in re-imports.
However, the first option is the more complex, since you have to take care of the transfer yourself and face some legal hurdles.
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“As a rule, the law of the country of sale applies to the contract.
Record the price, equipment and handover date in writing.
It is important that the term 'new vehicle' is also mentioned in the purchase contract," explains ADAC.
Since this is in the local language, you should be able to speak the language or take someone with you to translate.
When handing over the vehicle, be sure to include the original vehicle documents such as the vehicle registration document (registration certificate part I) and the purchase invoice.
The registration offices in Germany do not accept copies.
The same applies to a police check.
Online registration can at least save time when registering.
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Anyone who has found their dream car from a provider for EU re-imports should first check whether this is really a dealer and not an intermediary, as
t-online.de
writes.
If it is an intermediary, the seller in another EU country is the contractual partner.
State law applies accordingly.
Otherwise, the purchase is the same as at a car dealer.
Only with the difference that the new car does not come from Germany.
List of rubrics: © Sven Simon/Imago
