Bringing a car to Germany.
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Not mentioned yet- security, those thieves on the boat will strip cameras, audio systems including speakers, anything that is not required to drive the vehicle off the boat to impound! I was told I was lucky they didn't steal the other seats out of my Volvo! Insurance was a joke.
Don't even think of taking a modified car, car inspections are very strict, I mean even the stock headlight bulbs.
The OP must be loaded ($$$$$) because for the cost of shipping both ways, you could rent a nice BMW for a month.
Get your international driver's license, I don't think they take a stateside license, but you should have it for insurance purposes as well.
If you're thinking of selling the car for a ton of money (or even giving it to family), Germany has high import taxes, designed just for individuals trying to smuggle cars in. "Importstuer"
Another issue, flying in the cheaper rates are usually to London, Paris or Frankfurt; London is closer to a port to pick up a vehicle, no ports at the others mentioned. Cost vs cost, etc.
One last suggestion, get a U.S. Army sticker for the back window, you won't have military tags but it could help keeping the cops away, there is a difference between tourists and military.
Have a great trip!
Don't even think of taking a modified car, car inspections are very strict, I mean even the stock headlight bulbs.
The OP must be loaded ($$$$$) because for the cost of shipping both ways, you could rent a nice BMW for a month.
Get your international driver's license, I don't think they take a stateside license, but you should have it for insurance purposes as well.
If you're thinking of selling the car for a ton of money (or even giving it to family), Germany has high import taxes, designed just for individuals trying to smuggle cars in. "Importstuer"
Another issue, flying in the cheaper rates are usually to London, Paris or Frankfurt; London is closer to a port to pick up a vehicle, no ports at the others mentioned. Cost vs cost, etc.
One last suggestion, get a U.S. Army sticker for the back window, you won't have military tags but it could help keeping the cops away, there is a difference between tourists and military.
Have a great trip!
As long as you can prove you're less than six months and can prove your vehicle is legal at home then it should be fine.
Something to consider is that major cities are implementing low emissions zones for air quality. You will need an emissions sticker for that. If it's a euro car originally you should be able to get something from the manufacturer to give you the nessecary paperwork.
Something to consider is that major cities are implementing low emissions zones for air quality. You will need an emissions sticker for that. If it's a euro car originally you should be able to get something from the manufacturer to give you the nessecary paperwork.
andrewassurance83
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It can be done, as long your car passes the evaluation and of course, pay the auto insurance as required.