CarPulse Blog
Guides, news, and reviews for the Albanian car market
GuidesWhat Euro NCAP stars really measure, how to read the scores of the four test areas, and why the year of the test matters as much as the number of stars when buying a used car in Europe.
GuidesWhich are the most reliable car brands in Europe in 2026? Toyota, Lexus, Mazda, Suzuki, Honda and the Koreans Kia and Hyundai lead the ranking. But the model, the engine and the car's history matter more than the badge: here's the full guide, segment by segment, to a used car that lasts.
NewsEuro 7 impact on used cars: the rule governs new type approvals, not already-registered cars. The real effect comes from low-emission zones, which hit Euro 5 diesel values and reward hybrids and EVs. Here's what changes for buyers and sellers in 2026.
NewsThe state of Europe's used electric car market in 2026: prices country by country, most-traded models, battery health and importing into Italy. Where it pays to buy and how to compare offers across Europe.
GuidesImporting a right-hand drive car into Italy from the UK, Ireland or Malta is legal and you do not move the steering wheel. Here is the registration process, the documents, the real costs of duty and VAT after Brexit, and the practical drawbacks to weigh before buying.
NewsThe European used car market exceeds 35 million transactions per year in 2026. Prices still 15–25% above pre-pandemic levels, Euro 7 accelerating diesel depreciation, plug-in hybrids gaining ground. Full analysis for buyers and sellers.
GuidesComplete guide to registering a foreign car in Italy (nazionalizzazione): required documents, step-by-step EU and non-EU procedures, realistic costs and timelines.
GuidesComplete guide to homologating an imported car in Italy in 2026: step-by-step procedure, required documents, real costs, EU vs non-EU differences, EE provisional plates and alternatives to individual homologation.
GuidesFind out which European countries offer the lowest used-car prices in 2026: from Germany to Belgium, Poland to the Balkans. Price comparisons, import guide and realistic total costs for buying abroad and registering in Italy.
GuidesFind out why buying a car abroad can be €1,500–4,000 cheaper: Germany, Belgium, Hungary and the Balkans all offer lower used-car prices. Full guide to the EU import process, real costs and risks.
GuidesComplete guide to reverse charge VAT on intra-EU vehicle purchases: who applies it, when it triggers, the F24 Elide filing process, margin scheme pitfalls, and real costs.
GuidesComplete guide to road tax (bollo auto), IPT and fiscal obligations for anyone driving a foreign-plated car in Italy or importing a car purchased abroad: calculation, deadlines, total costs and penalties.
