Are you planning to import a gently used German car? You’re not alone! German cars are incredibly popular among Dutch consumers. Vehicles from the right brands, with the right model years, and low mileage, quickly find new owners, sometimes even before they reach the showroom.
If you’re interested in importing a German car, there are several important considerations to keep in mind. In this blog, we provide 5 tips for successfully importing a gently used car from Germany.
1. Opt for a Gently Used Car
A smart choice when importing German cars is to focus on vehicles in the age category of 0 to 5 years. In the Netherlands, most used cars are sold in this category, followed by cars between 5 and 10 years old.
Remarkably, there’s a decrease in the sale of cars in the latter category. Buyers are increasingly looking for younger cars. This is partly due to the rising costs of new cars, prompting more people to opt for young used cars that have already depreciated somewhat in value.
2. Look in the Small and Midsize Segments
German cars in the small and midsize segments remain consistently popular and are excellent choices for importing. Brands like Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Renault, and Toyota perform well in the Dutch market. Models like the Volkswagen Polo, Golf, and Tiguan usually rank in the top 3 most desired cars, followed by the Renault Captur, Nissan Qashqai, and Ford Fiesta.
Especially SUVs are currently enjoying great popularity. Importing a German SUV is therefore a logical choice. Within the SUV segment, compact and midsize models like the Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen T-ROC, and Mazda CX-5 are particularly sought after.
3. Take Advantage of the Growing Supply of Hybrid Cars
The demand for fully electric used cars is increasing more and more. A few years ago, hybrid used cars were still very rare. We see that this is changing rapidly. The supply of purely electric used cars is still scarce.
Prefer a model with a gasoline engine? You’re still casting your net in the largest pool. About 80 percent of all used cars sold by dealers to consumers are still gasoline cars. Although the sales of electric and hybrid cars are growing, the gasoline car remains an excellent choice.
4. Take Advantage of the Wide Selection by Searching in Germany
The Netherlands imports over 100,000 cars from Germany annually, of which over 60 percent come from our eastern neighbours. This often includes large batches of used cars, such as ex-lease cars or cars that Dutch dealers take over from German colleagues. Individual car dealers are also increasingly opting to import German cars. This is understandable, given the wider selection, favourable prices, and good quality of the vehicles.
5. Easily and Safely Import Your Ideal Car from Germany
If you’re planning to import German cars, AKD is the premier online platform for the automotive industry. At AKD, we know the German car market inside out and speak the German language. We have close ties with local sellers, allowing us to act swiftly.
6. Take Advantage of the Wide Range of Used Cars in Germany
On mobile.de, you’ll find over 1.4 million cars. Below is a small selection of cars that may be interesting for the Dutch market due to price differences, reliability, and driving characteristics:
– Audi Q3 TFSI S-tronic (2019-2020)
– BMW 225 XE active tourer (2016-2018)
– Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid 225 (2019-2022)
– Kia e-Soul (2020-2022)
– Mazda Cx-5 Skyactive gasoline (2017-2021)
– Mercedes C 180 gasoline (2015-2018)
– Nissan Qashqai 1.3 en 1.6 gasoline (2017-2021)
– Opel Mokka X 1.4 gasoline automatic (2016-2019)
– Renault Captur TCE E-Tech Hybrid (2020-2022)
– Seat Ateca 1.4 TSI DSG (2016-2018)
– Suzuki Swift 1.2 Dual Jet CVT automatic (2020-2023)
– Volkswagen Passat 1.4 GTE (2019-2020)
Import Your German Car via AKD
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