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Details on the vehicle registration documents and paperwork needed to buy or sell a car in Germany...
New cars and used cars can be bought in Germany. Cars are sold through dealerships, or privately, with a transfer from one owner to another.
This section features information on buying a new car in Germany, as well as details on how to go about the private sale or purchase of a second-hand used car.
Purchase Assistance
ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e. V.) is the national German car club, which offers many vehicle services:
- Pre-purchase vehicle inspections, price guides, purchase contracts and preparation of a bill of sale
- Advice when buying a used car motorbike or camper van
- Information on selecting a car which uses an alternative fuel
- Advice on everyday issues such as using snow chains correctly or installing child seats
- Provides a breakdown and recovery service
- ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club e. V.)
Tel: 0180 5 10 11 12
VCD (Verkehrsclub Deutschland) is the German transport association and, while more environmentally aware than ADAC, it offers similar services.