European auto market: key sites and platforms
The European market has long been one of the most attractive for used car buyers. Most motorists now look for cars online, because it is convenient and fast. Although car dealerships in Europe still operate, a large part of sales has moved to the digital format.
With new cars, everything is simple - they arrive in the same condition as they left the factory. But with used cars, you should be careful: there may be hidden defects in both the body and the technical part.
Where is the best place to buy a car in Europe? WAH experts advise starting with choosing the type of car and its characteristics
Germany is an ideal country for buying cars.
- The widest selection of cars.
- Most of the leading brands are local.
- The price corresponds to the quality.
In addition, Germany is close to Ukraine - this makes delivery cheaper and simplifies car inspection. It is worth remembering that not all new cars can be exported immediately - some models are sold only in Germany for the first 6 months. Violation of this rule is punishable by fines.
Poland offers cheaper cars, but the quality can be lower due to lower demand and limited choice. Good cars there cost more than in Germany.
The Netherlands is the best place to buy tractors and special equipment. The market is well developed, and the equipment is well maintained.
France is interesting for tractors and light trucks. Passenger cars are rarely bought due to the large number of fraudulent sellers.
Norway leads in the number of electric cars. However, due to its remoteness, it is difficult to check the condition of the cars.
Denmark specializes in heavy equipment — cranes, trucks, industrial vehicles.
We do not recommend buying a car in Spain, Italy, or Portugal. There are narrow roads and tight parking lots there — most cars are damaged. Trucks from there are in demand.
Switzerland has fully equipped cars, but due to the lack of EU membership, importing is more difficult and expensive.
The UK is not suitable due to right-hand drive and complicated imports.
The best sites for searching for cars:
- mobile.de
- autoscout24.com
- otomoto.pl
- bytbil.se
- blocket.se
- autoplius.lt
- autowereld.nl
- carforyou.ch
- anibis.ch
- finn.no
- carnext.com
- aaaauto.cz
Useful services:
- Dekra — on-site technical inspection of a car.
- Cebia — car check by VIN code.
To save on customs clearance, get a Eur1 certificate. This will confirm that the car is from the EU and allow you to get a discount on customs duties.
Buying a car abroad is a complicated process: how to pay, avoid scammers, what to choose? The WAH team has extensive experience, speaks many languages, and ensures the security of each transaction. Contact: 080 021 20 30.