Thanks to the European Union, buying a used car in Germany is relatively easy, although there are some additional steps that need to be taken, which we discuss in this article, to import a used car from Germany.
Finally, when importing a used car, the most complicated part is often how to transport the car to France for your German Import e.
Once the sale has been completed, the car is no longer registered and it is no longer possible to bring the used car back by driving it without having taken steps to obtain a transit plate. However, such a plate is not necessary if you are bringing the car back from Germany by other means.
Transporting the used car from Germany to France for your Germany Import
To import a car from Germany, you can choose between three possibilities for transporting a used car:
You transport the vehicle on a specific trailer attached to your French car
You go through an agent who will deliver the vehicle to the desired address
You get a transit plate to cross the border with the German used car
Documents to import a car from Germany to France
Also known as a provisional plate or WW registration card, the transit plate can be obtained from the website immatriculation.ants.gouv.fr for used cars from Germany
When applying for a provisional registration certificate (CPI) you must provide :
a copy of your identity card, proof of address, the certificate of transfer or the purchase invoice for the car purchased in Germany, German registration certificate (Teil 1 and Teil 2) tax clearance Follow this link to the Ants. A tax receipt for a car purchased in Germany can be obtained from your tax office by providing the following documents:
Copy of identity document, Proof of address, Certificate of transfer Purchase invoice and German registration certificate (Teil 1 and Teil 2). The tax clearance consists of regularising the situation of the vehicle with regard to French VAT.
The provisional vehicle registration document allows you to drive in France for one month while you apply for a permanent vehicle registration certificate. In other words, you have one month to cross the border to your French home. However, in the case of a short-term rental, the CPI extends to 8 months.
Car Import Manager Germany and Logistics at Deauto
Passionate about the world of motorbikes and cars, my colleagues and I set up Deauto. With a larger pool of new and used cars, our customers have more choice and can practically order their used cars à la carte. In addition, we are responding to a growing demand for cheaper cars in Germany than in France
