Buying a car in Europe
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A few friends and I are doing a trip to Europe this summer and realized a car will be much easier to bounce around in than the trains. Renting is expensive and we're wondering if anyone has any experience in buying a car over there to use for a few months then selling it. One of the kids that's going lived in Germany for a few years and knows quit a few people that we could use for registration purposes (if registration is a big deal). |
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I bought a car in Spain for 9 months once. If you have someone willing to register, the process is fairly easy but not a cakewalk. Buying insurance is also pretty straightforward, with just a visit or two to the office and the standard paperwork. |
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steven sadler wrote:A few friends and I are doing a trip to Europe this summer and realized a car will be much easier to bounce around in than the trains. Renting is expensive and we're wondering if anyone has any experience in buying a car over there to use for a few months then selling it. One of the kids that's going lived in Germany for a few years and knows quit a few people that we could use for registration purposes (if registration is a big deal). Please let us know if you know any info that might be helpful. (Where to buy? How to buy? ect.) Thanks,Maybe look at leasing a car? Or, check different locations in Europe as rentals in some countries are way cheaper than others. Some of the off airport rental agencies do long term rental contracts that seem pretty reasonable. Summer is the spendy time for tourist car rental, though... |
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So we have decided to rent. seems easier. Anyone have any recommendations on places they have personaly used for a good price? |
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I've used a couple of buy back companies, they come insured etc . Renault last time....way cheaper then rental if for months not just a couple weeks. They won't however have highway stickers ie Swiss highway etc .... Dead easy, look around most euro automakers do this. |
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France and Germany have been the cheapest for me - I've paid on average 15-20 dollars a day, not including insurance because my visa credit card covers any rental for up to 30 days. I use skyscanner's rental search function. |
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So we leased a car from Peugeot and are wondering if we need to clean it before we return it. Any of you guys that have leased a car over here know? Also there is some chipped paint on the door. We have full, non deductible insurance so I don't think we'll be charged for it but would like to hear from some people with experience. We could just call Peugeot but that costs momey. Thanks |
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I used Economy Car Hire for 3 week trips in both Spain and Italy. They seemed to have competitive pricing and the insurance was included in the rental price. |