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.
Oszustwa
How do I recognize a flood-damaged car when the seller denies it?
The car is cheap, the interior smells of air freshener and the seller says it "never stood in water". What should I look at?
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Oszustwa
How do I recognize a fake car dealer online?
The dealer site looks professional but has only a contact form and a mobile number. How do I check the company exists?
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Import
How do I pay the seller for a car abroad, and does DAExport hold the money?
Do I pay the seller directly or through you? I worry a transfer to another country could vanish.
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Import
How do I get export plates in Belgium, and who arranges them?
I am buying a car in Belgium and the seller says export plates are my business. How does it work in practice?
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Oszustwa
How do I check a car is not stolen before I buy it?
I am buying from a private seller in another country. How do I make sure it is not wanted?
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Q&A
Can I cancel an inspection I ordered, and when do I get a refund?
I ordered an inspection but changed my mind because I picked another car. Can I cancel it?
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Inspekcja PPI
How much does an independent pre-purchase car inspection cost?
I found an Octavia in Ghent and the seller wants a deposit. Before I pay anything I'd like an inspection. What does it cost and is the price fixed?
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Transport
How long does car transport from Belgium to Spain or Poland take?
I would like to know when the car will reach me after I pay the seller. What are the timings?
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Inspekcja PPI
How fast can you arrange an inspection after I order?
The listing is fresh and the seller says two other buyers are interested. How long does it take to get an inspection done?
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Car Finder i giełda
Where does the DAExport marketplace get its listings, and from which countries?
I see more than a million listings in the app. Where do they come from, and are they only your own?
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Koszty i podatki
What hidden costs wait when importing a used car?
Apart from the car price and transport, what else could surprise me when bringing a car from abroad?
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Koszty i podatki
Do I pay excise duty when importing a car from Germany to Poland, and how do I work it out?
I am buying a six-year-old diesel in Germany. I heard about excise duty at registration in Poland. How do I calculate it?
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B2B i partnerzy
How does the Enterprise plan work for dozens of inspections a month?
We order well over twenty inspections a month across several branches. Is there a sensible plan for that volume?
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Inspekcja PPI
Does the pre-purchase inspection include a test drive?
The seller won't let me drive out of his yard alone. Will the inspector take the car out himself?
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Import
Can I pay a deposit on a car abroad before I have seen it?
A German seller asks for a deposit because two other buyers are waiting. I cannot travel there. Is it safe?
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Inspekcja PPI
Does a dealer's warranty replace an independent inspection?
A dealer offers a one-year warranty on the car. Does an inspection still make sense then?
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Inspekcja PPI
The dealer says the car is already "inspected" – do I need my own?
The dealer showed me a report from his own workshop saying the car passed 100 checks. Is that enough?
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B2B i partnerzy
What does a dealer pay for inspections deep in Germany, Czechia or Slovakia?
I sometimes buy in southern Germany and Czechia. Do my subscription prices apply there too?
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VIN i historia
The VIN history is clean but the car looks repaired. Which one do I trust?
The report shows no damage, yet I can see uneven door gaps. Could the car really have been in a crash?
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Transport
How is the car insured during transport from Belgium?
I worry the car may be damaged on the way. Who is responsible and how does insurance work?
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Transport
How much is car transport from Antwerp to Paris?
I am buying a Peugeot in Antwerp and need it in Paris. Is there a fixed route price?
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Transport
Car transport from Belgium to Milan — cost, and can it be combined with an inspection?
I found a car in Brussels and live near Milan. Can you arrange both the inspection and the delivery?
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Transport
How much does it cost to ship a car from Belgium to Warsaw by trailer or driven?
I want to bring a car from Antwerp to Warsaw. What is the indicative price and how long does it take?
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Transport
How much does it cost to transport a car from Belgium to Madrid?
I bought a car near Antwerp and need it in Madrid. What is the cost and what is included?
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Oszustwa
A listing says "export only". Is that normal or are they hiding defects?
A dealer in Belgium offers a car "export only" without a warranty and without a Car-Pass. Why the difference?
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VIN i historia
The car was registered in three countries. Is that a red flag?
The history shows the car ran in Germany, the Netherlands and now Belgium. Should I worry?
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VIN i historia
Does a valid Car-Pass mean the mileage on a Belgian car is certain?
A Belgian seller showed me a fresh Car-Pass with rising readings. Does that settle the odometer question?
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Lokalnie BE/NL
Are Car-Pass and a keuring enough when buying a local car in Belgium?
I'm buying a used car from a dealer in Antwerp. It has a Car-Pass and a valid keuring. Is that enough, or should I add an independent inspection?
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Car Finder i giełda
What if Car Finder cannot find anything within my budget?
My budget is quite specific and I have a few requirements. I worry I will pay for Car Finder and get an empty list.
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Car Finder i giełda
Car Finder Basic or Pro: what is the difference?
I do not have time to browse listings. I would like you to find me a car in Belgium. Which package should I pick?
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