FAQ

We value the trust and satisfaction of our clients, which is why cars imported by Prestige CAR are thoroughly checked both technically and legally before being meticulously prepared for handover. You receive a fully functional car in excellent condition, with complete documentation enabling registration. By choosing a reliable partner like us, you are assured of getting a car imported specifically for you, usually from the first owner, with a rich equipment package, original mileage, and verified paintwork and technical condition.

When buying from a Polish dealership, you can’t be sure of the car’s origin, whether the mileage is genuine, or if it’s accident-free. Dealership cars are visually prepared to attract customers but often look good only on the outside, with a poor actual technical condition.

All information about costs can be found here: Import Costs

You can also easily calculate the cost of importing your car using our calculator.

Yes, after importing the car, the client receives a full set of translated documents required to register the vehicle, including proof of excise tax payment and a technical inspection certificate.

Yes.

The first step in verifying a car before purchase is checking its service and accident history at an authorized service center. Additionally, we verify its legal status, including whether it has any bank liens or if it has been reported stolen.

On-site, before purchase, our expert inspects the car's technical condition, including the engine, gearbox, and other drive system components, suspension, braking system, power steering, electrical system, and air conditioning. We also examine the paintwork using a professional thickness gauge. Additionally, we confirm the car's mileage using a specialized diagnostic device, which was previously checked at an authorized service center.

After the inspection, the expert contacts the client by phone and informs them of the vehicle's actual condition. Upon the client's approval, we proceed with the car's purchase.

Yes, if you wish to buy a car from another country, please contact us via email or phone. We will review your request and, if feasible, will gladly assist.

Yes, we handle the import of various vehicles. If you have a specific request, please contact us by phone.

We primarily purchase cars from new car dealers who have accepted trade-ins from their customers and from insurance companies. Occasionally, we handle slightly damaged cars, which we repair at our workshop upon client request, using the best original parts. We also buy cars from closed, professional online auctions accessible only to verified companies like ours.

The price difference between Western Europe and Poland lies in the fact that cars from abroad have significantly better equipment versions, often unavailable in the Polish market. Such a car can be purchased at a comparable or slightly lower price than the same model without additional technical features in Poland.

Another advantage of cars imported by us from abroad is that they have documented mileage recorded in a service book and registered under the vehicle's VIN. The condition of roads beyond our western border also ensures that cars with higher mileage are in much better technical condition than those purchased in Poland.

Cars in the West undergo thorough technical inspections, and any defects must be repaired before they are allowed on the road. This ensures that a car imported from abroad by a trusted importer like our company is a far better choice than a car purchased in Poland with an uncertain history.

Unlike in Poland, Western Europeans don’t focus on a car’s production year, or only to a small extent. The first registration date is more important to them. Using the VIN number, it’s usually possible to determine the production date. German cars are often “artificially” assigned a newer year based on the first registration date. Importantly, cars registered in the first quarter of the year will be significantly cheaper than those registered later because traders know that in other countries, such as Poland, buyers ask about the specific production year.

How to identify the production date in a VIN?
The 10th position in the VIN number indicates the vehicle’s model year, but not always! For vehicles from 2000 to 2009, the numbers were simply 1, 2, 3, etc. For 2010 and later, letters are used: A for 2010, B for 2011, and so on.

Because the risks are high. Many people think they can get a great deal by knowing a few words in German or English and going by themselves. It's not that simple, and there are many pitfalls.

Firstly, before buying a car, you need to know if it can be registered in Poland. Unfortunately, this is not always obvious and can only be confirmed by thoroughly verifying the car's documentation.

Furthermore, each country has different legal regulations regarding deregistration of cars, and you must know how to handle this at the place of purchase and what documents to obtain to ensure registration in Poland is possible.

Another crucial aspect is the car's technical condition, which our expert thoroughly checks before purchase. A DIY purchase may lead to stress and extra expenses if, upon returning to Poland, it turns out the car looks good on the outside but has hidden technical defects or, worse, cannot be registered.