The car itself
The negotiated price, not the advertised one. We use our inspection findings to negotiate, and the savings usually offset part of the costs.
Car imports
from Europe and China
Your car is in Europe or China. You can be anywhere. We source, inspect and deliver it to you, handling everything, including customs clearance.
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How the import process works
It usually takes four to eight weeks from your initial enquiry to getting the number plates, with transport taking the least time. A car can travel from Germany to Belgrade in a few days, while customs clearance and registration take weeks.
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We calculate the full cost before we start: the car, transport, duties and paperwork
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We find and inspect the car in the country of purchase
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We buy the car through our European company, deregister it and prepare the export documents
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We transport it by car transporter or drive it on transit plates
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We handle customs clearance and registration, then hand over the keys
What makes up the price
When importing a car yourself, it's usually the costs beyond the purchase price that break the budget. We calculate and fix those costs upfront, so the final total should match the original quote.
Delivery to your destination
Transport by car transporter or driven delivery on transit plates. We price both options and choose whichever is more cost-effective for the route.
Duties and taxes
The rate depends on the car's country of origin and age. For European-built cars, an EUR1 certificate makes a significant difference to the duty calculation, so we check its availability before buying.
Export and transit
Deregistration in the seller's country, the export declaration, transit plates and insurance for the drive.
Customs clearance
The customs declaration, broker and payments at the destination. We prepare the paperwork in advance so the car doesn't spend unnecessary days in storage.
Registration
Roadworthiness inspection, registration and number plates. You collect a car that's ready to drive.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between importing and car sourcing?
Car sourcing is for when you and the car are in the same country. Importing is for bringing a car to you in Serbia from elsewhere in Europe or from China.
Is customs clearance included in the price?
Yes, we assist with customs clearance in Serbia and include it in the cost breakdown. We confirm the total before you commit to the purchase.
How much higher is the all-in price than the advertised price?
The difference depends on the country, the car's age and whether it has a EUR1 certificate. We calculate and agree on the full amount before we start. As an example, in one of our purchases, a BMW X1 cost €39,860 in Germany, and the all-in total in Serbia came to €46,000, including transport, customs clearance, paperwork and all other expenses.
What do I need to register an imported car in Serbia?
You can only register a car in your name in Serbia once you have a residence permit, so it makes sense to start the search when you have it in hand. Customs clearance takes place in Subotica. After that, we deliver the car to your city and help you with registration.
Other services:
What's next for your car?
We find and deliver your car. For everything that comes next, we recommend these teams we've personally vetted.
CarLabCar workshop in Belgrade. Diagnostics, routine servicing and repairs, including getting your car ready after delivery.
DetailsCar detailing studio. Pre-sale preparation, polishing, deep interior cleaning and protective coatings.
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