Hello Everyone,

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I have looked up and google similar subjects, but the information I got is fragmentary or aged. Not sure if any updated. Hoping you guys can help me with your experience.

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I am not an EU citizen, but living in Germany now, very probably will keep living here if I work well or nothing big change in my company.. Planning to buy a used car from Italy because the car I am looking for has more options in Italy than in Germany. Some are registered in 2013 or 2014 with millage 50,000\~60,000KM. Could buy it from a private person or car dealer, depends on how long the purchasing process is.

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What process I know of buying a used car, import and register it in Germany is:

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1. from this website, no VAT required when I buy a 6+ years old car and more than 6,000KM millage in Italy ([https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/vehicles/cars/vat-buying-selling-cars/index\_en.htm](https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/vehicles/cars/vat-buying-selling-cars/index_en.htm))

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2. German car insurance (EVB, Electronic Insurance Code)

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3. CoC (Certificate of conformity) from Italy dealer or private seller.

Question: I think this CoC should be in Italian language. Is it necessary to translate it into Deutsch with a official certification?

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4. Transportation or driving from Italy to Germany

Question: driving should be a cheaper option, but I need to know how to de-register Italy car plates after arriving Germany. In addition, is there any problem with customs or police when I drive cross Swiss and Germany borders?

Car transportation could be an easier way for me if I don’t have a chance for vacation to drive from Italy to Germany. Any recommendation of “cross border car transportation” near Nürnberg?

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5. German yearly taxes (KfZ-Steuer), which is 200 Euro in my case

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6. appointment with TÜV in Germany to get TÜV certificate

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7. appointment with Landratsamt to get German car plates

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Another option to make the process easier but pricy, is to find a dealer to handle the whole process. Is there recommended dealer near Nürnberg is providing this kind of “import used EU car” service, which I can ask for a quotation for whole service? I doubt that because dealer may not earn too much from only completing the process.

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Please correct my process if any wrong.

Super appreciated and welcomed of any kind of suggestions, advices and answers!

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