Questions about buying a car abroad — answered
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Inspekcja PPI
Do you inspect trucks, trailers and vans before purchase?
I'm buying a tractor unit and a semi-trailer in Belgium. Do you cover heavy vehicles, and how is it priced?
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Import
Can you buy the car for me and deliver it to my door in Spain or Poland?
I have no time to travel around Belgium. Will you handle the search, purchase and delivery, and which countries do you deliver to?
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Q&A
Can an inspection be done on a weekend or in the evening after the seller finishes work?
The seller works weekdays and can only show the car on Saturday. Is that possible at all?
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Inspekcja PPI
Can you negotiate the price with the seller after the inspection?
The report will show a few faults. Will you help negotiate a lower price, or am I on my own?
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Oszustwa
Buying an ex-lease car: is it a good deal and what should I watch?
A dealer advertises "ex-lease, full service history". Are such cars safer than private ones?
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Koszty i podatki
If I buy a car in the Netherlands and register it elsewhere, do I pay BPM?
I found a BMW in Rotterdam but I plan to register it outside the Netherlands. Does BPM apply to me?
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Q&A
Is a high-mileage BMW diesel worth buying?
I am looking at a 320d with about 250 thousand km and full service history. Is it sensible or should I look for lower mileage?
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Q&A
Used Audi A4 B9: what is the checklist before buying?
I found a B9 A4 with a diesel and S tronic. What are the check points so I do not overpay?
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Lokalnie BE/NL
Are APK and NAP enough when buying a used car in the Netherlands?
The car in Utrecht has a fresh APK and a NAP record. The seller says that's enough. Does an aankoopkeuring make sense?
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VIN i historia
Accident history or paint thickness: which matters more when buying?
I have two cars: one with a clean report, one with a note about minor damage but a documented repair. Which makes more sense?
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