Frequently asked questions
Straight answers.
What we're asked most often before importing a car.
How long does an import take?
Between 4 and 6 weeks, counted from the initial 50% payment. The delivery date is put in writing and you receive a progress update every week.
How does payment work?
Once you've chosen the vehicle, you pay 50% of the final price and only then do we buy it in Germany. The remaining 50% is paid on delivery.
What warranty is included?
Every vehicle is delivered with a warranty: the factory warranty, if still valid, or an 18-month warranty. The terms are explained in writing.
How is the vehicle tax (ISV) calculated?
Portuguese vehicle tax (ISV) depends on engine size and CO₂ emissions (WLTP or NEDC), with a reduction for the vehicle's age; plug-in hybrids have their own rules. It's included in the on-the-road price and the simulator already estimates it.
How does the pre-purchase inspection work?
Our partner sees every vehicle in person, checks its history in German records and runs an OBD-II diagnosis and a tyre, brake and battery inspection. If the vehicle doesn't pass, it is never proposed.
What happens after I request a proposal?
We search in Germany, mainly through fleet managers and manufacturer auctions, and send you two or three vehicles already inspected, with a report and a final on-the-road price. You only go ahead if you want to.
Do you import any make and any year?
Any make that meets our quality and reliability standards, with no age limit, as long as importing is worth it compared with the same car in Portugal.
Do you have cars in stock?
No. We only import on request, so that every vehicle matches what the client is looking for.
Can I import a vehicle for my company?
Yes. We import executive, distribution and passenger-transport vehicles, and set out the tax treatment of each one before you go ahead.
Imports for businesses