importing a car

Last activity 16 May 2011 by skyway

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poorbooMember25 May 2009 12:48:19

I am looking at buying a car in Germany and importing it into Belgium. Does anybody know the cost of doing such a thing???
Many thanks.

Hessie28New member03 June 2009 20:29:09

Poorboo, think 44x before you do this. It takes a long long time to get your car registered in Belgium. If you know where to go it will be easier but it will still take a lot of time, arguing, irritation and energy. Here is a link from a person who also bought a car in Germany and registered this in Belgium: http://kevincolyer.wordpress.com/2007/0 … o-belgium/
We moved from the USA to Belgium and we are 7 months here and still not able to drive the car due to the idiots at the offices....

skywayMember16 May 2011 03:13:18

It depends on what kind of car you are talking about. a new car or a second hand?
Here are some European Customs info www.ec.europa.eu/ecip
and shipping tips: Vehicle Shipping to Belgium

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