How to buy a quality car abroad

Buying a quality car abroad requires a careful approach and consideration of several key aspects.

1. Where to look for a car abroad?

• Online platforms: Popular classifieds sites such as autoscout24, mobile.de, otomoto.pl, autoplius.lt offer a wide selection of cars. However, you should be careful, as there are risks of fraud. It is recommended to order additional services for on-site car inspection or cooperate with trusted sellers.
• Auctions: Platforms like AUTO1, BCA, Leaseplan, and AutoBID provide detailed information about cars, including specifications, condition, damage, and actual mileage. This allows you to make an informed purchasing decision.

2. How to check a car abroad?

Before buying, it is important to check the technical specifications, equipment and average market price of the selected vehicle. Tools such as SilverDAT VIN help to determine the equipment and additional options of the car, which contributes to an informed choice.

3. How to buy a car from abroad at an auction?

To participate in auctions, you usually need to be a registered vehicle trading company. This limits the opportunities for private individuals. However, working with companies such as West Auto Hub allows you to bypass these restrictions and purchase a car through their access to auctions.

4. Current changes in the rules for importing cars to Ukraine (2025)

• Environmental standards: From January 1, 2025, Ukraine will only be allowed to import cars that meet the Euro-6 standard, i.e. those manufactured after 2015. This applies to both new and used vehicles.
• Age Limit: It is proposed to set the maximum age of imported vehicles at 20 years. This means that cars older than 20 years will not be able to be imported into Ukraine.
• Cancellation of certification: It is planned to replace the certification procedure with a mandatory technical inspection (MTI) for all types of vehicles before first registration.

5. Recommendations for choosing a car

• Popular models: Among the most frequently ordered models from Europe are the Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Renault Megane, Opel Astra, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Touran, Opel Zafira, Renault Scenic and Audi A6.
• Countries to buy: Germany is considered one of the best countries to buy used cars due to its wide selection and high quality. Poland is also a popular destination, but the quality of the cars can be lower.

Taking these aspects into account will help you make an informed choice and purchase a quality car abroad that will meet your needs and budget.