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You could save money by buying a car in another EU country.
There are specific rules on this, and your rights – including the amount of VAT you will have to pay – will vary depending on:
- whether the car is new or used
- whether you are buying it from a professional car dealer or a private individual.
Find out more about:
- your rights when you buy a car in another EU country
- how much VAT you will have to pay on a car bought in another EU country
- VAT rules when you sell your car in another EU country
- what to look out for when renting a car in another EU country
See also:
- getting insurance for your car if you travel with it in more than one EU country.
Footnote
In this case, the 27 EU member states + Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway