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Guides, news, and reviews for the Albanian car market
GuidesBelgium's used car market is among Europe's most liquid, fed by corporate fleets cycling out every 3–4 years. Real 2026 price ranges by segment, the best purchasing channels, and how to import a Belgian car into Italy without falling into the most common traps.
GuidesComplete guide to driving with foreign licence plates in Italy: the resident ban under Art. 93 of the Highway Code, the 60-day re-registration deadline, EE export plates for temporary circulation, fines and all legal exceptions.
GuidesBought a car abroad and need to register it in Italy? This complete 2026 guide covers everything: required documents, COC certificate, STA/Motorizzazione appointment, technical inspection, IPT provincial tax calculation, and PRA registration. Realistic timeline: 15–45 working days.
GuidesSwitzerland is outside the EU: importing a car to Italy means 6.5% customs duty, 22% VAT and formal clearance. This guide covers real costs, required documents and when buying Swiss genuinely saves money.
GuidesEverything about the Austrian used-car market: where to search, why prices are lower, how to import and register in Italy with full document and cost breakdown.
GuidesLearn how to buy used cars in Denmark in 2026: why the Danish market offers value, where to search on Bilbasen and DBA, how to import and register in Italy, required documents and realistic total costs.
GuidesComplete guide to the mandatory documents to import a car from the EU into Italy: COC, foreign registration papers, bill of sale, deregistration certificate, identity document and Italian tax code. Learn what each document is for, how to obtain it and what costs to expect.
GuidesRomania offers used cars at prices 20–35% below the EU average, with many vehicles sourced from ex-German and Austrian fleets. Here is the complete import and registration process, Romanian documents required, and realistic cost breakdown.
GuidesHow to buy a used car in Romania in 2026: prices typically 20–40% lower than in Italy, step-by-step re-registration process, and tips to avoid the most common pitfalls.
GuidesEverything you need to know about buying a used car in Spain and importing it to Italy in 2026: average prices, savings vs. Italy, required documents, intra-EU VAT rules, registration process and realistic total costs.
GuidesHow intra-EU VAT works on car purchases: the 6-month/6,000 km rule for new vs used vehicles, treatment for private buyers and VAT operators, reverse charge, F24 payment, and the margin scheme.
GuidesBuying a car abroad is only half the job: you still need to get it home. This guide compares car carrier transport (bisarca) and self-drive with export plates, provides realistic cost estimates for the most common routes (Germany, France, Austria, Spain, Balkans) and explains how to ensure proper transit insurance coverage.