Cheaper to importregistered in 🇬🇧 Great Britain
Used cars where the typical one abroad, with transport, duty, VAT, registration tax and fees added, still costs less than the typical one advertised in Great Britain.
Biggest savings
Compared 7 models, best model year for each| Car | Typical in Great Britain | Buy in | Registered in Great Britain | You save |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Porsche 911 | €333,438 (3 ads) | 🇺🇸 United States €149,083, 5 ads | €199,697 | €133,741 (40.1%) check the spec See the cars → |
| 2024 Mercedes Benz G Class | €168,480 (5 ads) | 🇩🇪 Germany €65,000, 3 ads | €79,672 | €88,808 (52.7%) check the spec See the cars → |
| 2020 Audi A6 | €83,052 (4 ads) | 🇩🇪 Germany €44,825, 4 ads | €55,462 | €27,590 (33.2%) See the cars → |
Better bought at home
Importing costs the same or more once taxes are paid| Car | Typical in Great Britain | Cheapest import | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | €3,481 | 🇯🇵 Japan: €21,966 | +€18,485 to import |
| 2018 BMW 2 Series | €16,614 | 🇪🇸 Spain: €30,400 | +€13,786 to import |
| 2023 Toyota Yaris | €18,931 | 🇫🇷 France: €30,600 | +€11,669 to import |
| 2023 Tesla Model Y | €27,138 | 🇮🇪 Ireland: €37,062 | +€9,924 to import |
How it works: for each model and year we take the median asking price at home and in every other market with at least 3 ads, then add estimated transport, customs duty, VAT, registration tax and fees on current rules. A saving under 3% or €500 is treated as no saving, because asking prices and estimates aren’t that precise. Check the exact car with the import calculator before you buy, and budget for inspection and travel. Updated every 6 hours.