Questions about buying a car abroad — answered
Ask about inspections, import, transport or a specific car. Our inspectors answer; every post is moderated before it goes live.
Inspekcja PPI
Will the inspector actually tell me not to buy the car?
I'm afraid the report will be polite and everything will be "fixable". Will you write "don't buy" if the car is bad?
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Inspekcja PPI
Why does a cold start matter in a used car inspection?
The seller said he "warmed the car up so it starts easily". Does that matter when checking the engine?
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Inspekcja PPI
Who pays the inspector, and are you really independent of the seller?
I worry that a recommended inspector might be working with the seller. Who pays you, and do you sell cars?
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Import
Do you handle the registration of the imported car in my country?
I will buy a car in Belgium through you. Will you also take care of registration and registration fees at home?
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B2B i partnerzy
Can the inspection report carry my company logo?
I sell cars to private buyers and would like to hand them an independent condition report under my own brand. Is that possible?
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Inspekcja PPI
Which documents should I check before buying a used car from Belgium or Germany?
I'm about to collect a car. What papers should I look at so I don't have trouble registering it?
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VIN i historia
Where is the VIN on a car and what should I match it against at a viewing?
I am going to see a private car. Where do I look for the VIN and what should agree?
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Inspekcja PPI
What exactly does a used car inspection cover?
I'm buying a six-year-old car from the Netherlands. What's the scope – just a visual check, or do you actually measure things?
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Car Finder i giełda
What is Deal Score on listings and can I trust it?
I see a price rating on some listings in the app. What exactly does it show and how reliable is it?
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Koszty i podatki
What does the car import cost calculator include, and is it free?
I want to quickly compare two cars from Belgium and Germany. What exactly will the calculator work out?
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VIN i historia
What exactly is in a VIN vehicle history report?
I am looking at a car from Germany and everybody says the VIN report is the basics. What does it actually contain?
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Q&A
Golf 7 with DSG: how do the gearboxes differ and which one should I avoid?
I am looking for a Mk7 Golf with an automatic. I hear DSG can be troublesome but not which versions. How do I sort it out?
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Car Finder i giełda
What does the "Verified by DAExport" badge on a listing mean?
Some cars on the marketplace carry a badge with a score. Does that mean DAExport sells those cars?
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Koszty i podatki
How does VAT work when an EU company buys a used car from a Belgian dealer?
I run a company in Poland and I am buying from a Belgian dealer. Will I pay Belgian VAT or reclaim it?
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Q&A
Used VW Transporter: how do I check an ex-company van before buying?
I am buying a T6 Transporter for work; it was a company vehicle. What do I check besides mileage?
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Q&A
Used Toyota hybrid: how do I check the battery and what else matters?
I want a hybrid Corolla from Belgium. Toyota hybrids are said to be durable, but how do I make sure the battery is good?
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Q&A
Used Tesla Model 3: how do I assess the battery and body before buying?
I am looking at a Model 3 from a Dutch listing. Can the battery condition be verified and was the car in a crash?
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Q&A
Used small Peugeot and Renault cars: what are the typical problems?
I am looking for a cheap city Peugeot 208 or Renault Clio from Belgium. Is it a good choice and what do I check?
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Q&A
What should I check when buying a used Mercedes E-Class?
I am considering an E-Class from Germany, a few years old. What should I look for beyond the service book?
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Lokalnie BE/NL
Dealer or private seller – which is safer for a used car in BE/NL?
I'm torn between a dealer and a private seller on Marktplaats. Does the inspection work differently in each case?
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B2B i partnerzy
Trade or Trade Pro: which inspection plan pays off for a car dealer?
I run a small used-car lot and buy a few cars a month from Belgium and the Netherlands. Is Trade enough, or should I go straight to Trade Pro?
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Koszty i podatki
What does it really cost to import a used car from Belgium?
The listing price is great, but I fear the costs around it. What makes up the total import cost?
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B2B i partnerzy
Can you act as a subcontractor for our own inspection company?
We have customers in the UK buying cars in Belgium and the Netherlands but no inspector on the ground there. Do you take jobs as a subcontractor?
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B2B i partnerzy
Is there a lower price for several cars on the same day in the same town?
A contact showed me three cars in one small Belgian town. If I book three inspections for the same day, do I get a better rate?
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Inspekcja PPI
What should I do if the seller refuses an independent inspection?
A private seller says he won't let anyone in and I can come alone. Is that a red flag, and what happens to my money?
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Oszustwa
The seller wants a deposit via Western Union or a gift card code. Is that safe?
A private seller abroad wants a "reservation deposit" through Western Union or a gift card because a bank transfer does not suit him. Should I agree?
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Car Finder i giełda
How do I set an alert for a specific car in Belgium and get notified of new listings?
I am hunting for one specific model in Belgium and do not want to check portals every day. Can the app notify me?
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Oszustwa
Same car, same photos, different seller and price. Is the listing cloned?
I noticed identical photos in two listings: one from a dealer, one from a private person with a lower price. What does it mean?
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Q&A
Do I get a refund if the seller sells the car before you inspect it?
I am afraid I will pay for an inspection and meanwhile someone buys the car. What happens then?
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Q&A
Is there a discount code for the first inspection and how does the referral program work?
I saw DAExport discount codes on coupon sites. Does any of them work, and can I get a discount?
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