Rechtsgelenkte
In the early days of the European Community, it had quickly spread that the car purchase “out of the country” could pose considerable advantages. Of course, the automaker were not thrilled when commuters took moglcihen advantage. The sale to customers from Germany was strictly prohibited dealers beyond the borders. The EU and its common law making have declared early war on such restrictions. High penalties were imposed against well-known manufacturers.
Today, the situation has eased long ago. But even after the broad approximation of many basic requirements, there are different rates in the various Member States of the EU. Especially in the advantage (at least yet) are the “non-euro countries”, because the invigorated EURO brings an additional benefit when the exchange rate here. The unification of the rules has also ensured that vehicles that are imported from an EU country, must be no conversion on German policy more. (Exception: Rechtsgelenkte vehicles) So is it, to look at a planned auto purchase, even over the border, probably in the respective country of origin. Fiat in Italy, Peugeot in France, seat in Spain, etc.
all prices offered, which are partially far below the prices prevailing in this country. Also vehicles from the Asian region are to have cheaper in other countries. When comparing, however, should be taken to choose really same equipment is that it varies in different countries and often varies according to local preferences and circumstances. The import itself is today no longer a problem, especially since many dealers, specialise in forward directly to offer imported vehicles, or prospective customers when buying from abroad to help. Also tax lot has simplified. So, usually VAT abroad is not calculated, or refunded on imports. Here the statutory 19% be then claimed value added tax. The exporting merchant usually just provides the necessary registration documents. You can easily request opinion may still may be required by the TuV, at the vehicle manufacturer. In the vehicle itself, then in the worst case even minor changes to the electronics are required so that the on-board computer itself with its new owner. As known from mobile phones, all devices speak also German but, no matter, in which country did its “bargain”.