On your own or with us? —
you decide how much risk is worth it
Importing a car from Germany on your own is time-consuming and full of pitfalls. See the two side by side — from the risks to a stress-free result.
Why not go it alone?
The same car, two completely different ways to get there. On the left, the risks; on the right, the stress-free turnkey solution.
¹ It is important to note that not every car is in the international database, so the check may be limited in some cases.
² In certain cases an on-site inspection is not possible for various reasons; the inspection is then carried out after transport, at our premises in Slovakia.
³ In some cases we drive the car to Slovakia on its own wheels, by road, so that we can test it ourselves and detect any faults during the drive.
⁴ For used cars we are liable for defects for 1 year from handover of the car.
⁵ We do everything we can to hand over the car as quickly as possible; however, for reasons relating to the seller, transport or official procedures, the process may in some cases take longer than planned.
Leave the hard part to us.
Tell us what kind of car you're looking for — from the search to the turnkey handover, we take care of everything.
Car import from Germany — on your own or with an expert?
The German market for used cars is many times larger than the Slovak one, and many people try importing a car from abroad on their own. But the process of importing a German car is full of pitfalls: the language barrier, a clocked odometer, hidden damage and complicated paperwork all make it harder.
At CarAdvance, we take over all the administration for importing a car from abroad — from searching the German market through the background check, on-site inspection and transport, all the way to registration. You see the cost of importing the car and every expense in advance, item by item, with no surprises.
This way buying a used car from Germany becomes a relaxed, turnkey experience instead of a risk: you simply collect the car registered in your name and ready for the road — and we stand behind it with a 1-year liability for defects.
FAQ
Is it worth importing a car from Germany on your own?+
In the short term it may seem cheaper, but importing a car from abroad on your own is time-consuming and risky: the journey, the language barrier, the risk of a clocked odometer or hidden damage, and all the administrative and registration work stays with you. With an expert, everything is predictable, guaranteed and fast.
How much does it cost to import a car from Germany?+
In addition to the price of the car, the main items are: registration tax, transport, originality inspection, technical inspection, transfer duty, documents and the administration fee. Every cost is fixed in advance, item by item, in an individual offer — with no hidden items and no exchange rate surprises.
What does your administration service for importing a car from abroad include?+
Everything from a single source: search across the entire German market, international vetting, on-site inspection, price negotiation, insured transport, VAT and administrative formalities, originality check, technical inspection, vehicle registration and putting it on the road in your name.
Do I have to travel to Germany in person?+
No. We handle the entire process of importing a German car on site for you — you simply collect the finished, road-ready car in Slovakia.
Do I get a warranty on the imported car?+
Yes — an imported used car comes with a 1-year liability for defects. You take out compulsory motor liability (MTPL) and comprehensive insurance yourself with an insurer of your choice.