a automatic import asks for additional knowledge. You therefore have to deal with a lot of administrative red tape. Suppose you buy a car from a neighbor (Germany), in other words you import a car from Germany. It just remains very exciting and for separate it is also a lot of fun.

What should you pay attention to when it comes to importing a car to the Netherlands? The following six points are in any case a basis for importing a car to the Netherlands. The six points:

1. The right papers
Check if you have the complete documents. For example: the registration certificate, whether it is complete. There are also differences between countries. Check the VIN, see if it comes.
2. Never rely on looks alone
Auto knowledge is very important here. Take someone with you, who understands cars in and out of car imports at all. A car can look shiny and very clean inside, with a lot of damage. So always ask for the APK report. So check the technical condition of the car. During the import inspection, the RDW can take over the expiry date of a valid APK report (part of the registration certificate from an EU country).
3. Too good to be true
Pay close attention to whether the sold have played with the car. meaning: low mileage, but worn seats. How is this possible? APK report missing? Hmm, don’t go! Meter readings adjusted by hand? What? The price is lower than the market value. ask for things to occupy you at that moment.
Research shows that 10 percent of German import cars have a rolled back counter. Try to find out with reliable documents whether the counter reading is logical. In Belgium, the seller must have supplied a Car-Pass with, among other things, information about the mileage. Other countries don’t have such good odometer readings, so you’ll have to look to other sources.
4. Demand a purchase invoice
Very important point! Ask for a bill of sale or sales agreement, even if it is handwritten and signed. Then you at least have something to fall back on if something goes wrong after the sale. Also ask the trader abroad and your own garage in the Netherlands what the arrangements regarding warranty and goodwill are.
5. Alert for damaged vehicle
In the Netherlands we have additional inspection requirements for car imports. There are also costs associated with this. It can also take longer to get a registration certificate.
6. BPM
BPM is the tax on passenger cars and motorcycles. Check in advance how much BPM you have to pay for car import, so that you are not faced with surprises in the Netherlands. The BPM per type of vehicle and you pay it to the tax authorities.

So never even go shopping abroad, especially when it comes to importing a car. Be prepared, when it comes to automatic imports. Note the points above. You can also read blogs about people who have bought a car abroad before or have a car from abroad. It is always good to know what someone else has experienced. It remains an ongoing issue. It is also important that you buy it for your own use to resell it. Think very carefully beforehand and also take a good look at the place itself and ask a lot of questions. Goodluck!