FAQ

Some of the most popular auto auctions in the US are Copart.com and IAAI.com. These auctions specialize in selling wrecked vehicles, usually repairable after insurance events. In Europe, the most popular auctions are Copart.de (Germany) and Copart.fi (Finland). When buying a vehicle from these or other European auctions, you save both time (fast delivery within 1-2 working days) and money (no import taxes or VAT fees).

Before participating in US auctions, it is important to understand that the seller is not taking responsibility for the condition of the vehicle. He is selling the vehicle as it is at that time. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully read all the information provided and view all the photos.
When buying a vehicle from US auctions, it is important to pay attention to the type of documents of the vehicle you are interested in, because not all vehicles are suitable for registration in Lithuania.
It is necessary to pay attention to the type of seller and check the history of the vehicle based on the VIN code. This check can be done quickly and easily by checking your Carfax report. This database contains the history of every vehicle registered in the United States and Canada. If you have any questions or need advice while reviewing your report, you can contact our professional team who are always ready to help.

Start by estimating your budget, consider the models you want to buy and the requirements of the vehicle. Then contact our team and we will conclude a mediation agreement.

The contract is signed in order for you and our team to clearly define the duties and obligations to each other. After signing the contract, customers can feel much more relaxed, knowing that our team will fulfill its obligations in compliance with all laws of the Republic of Lithuania, and will provide answers to all questions during the entire contract period.

You can calculate the preliminary cost of transporting a car from the USA to Lithuania using our calculator. For an exact calculation for your chosen car, please contact our team.

Cars from the USA and Canada are transported by sea, so there are no fixed amounts. The transport cost depends on several factors: the type of vehicle, weight, dimensions, exact location in the USA, and the departure port.

The final cost of the vehicle includes:

• Car price at the auction;
• Auction fees, depending on the car's value (~400-1000 USD);
• Transportation cost to Lithuania depending on the location in the USA (~1200-1800 EUR);
• Unloading from the container, port fees in Lithuania, customs clearance procedures ~350 EUR;
• Customs duty – 10% of the car price including auction fees and transportation;
• VAT 21% of the car price including auction fees, transportation, and import duty;
• Our brokerage fee: 500 EUR;

If you win the auction, the payment for the vehicle and auction fees must be paid within 2 calendar days.

Transporting the vehicle to Lithuania usually takes 5 to 12 weeks. Delivery time may be affected by the location of the auction, loading at US ports, weather conditions, period of time for receiving the auction documents, etc.

After winning the auction and paying the fees, you will always see the location of the vehicle in real time. A tracking code and additional photos will be sent to you after the vehicle is loaded into the container. After the vehicle arrives in Lithuania, customs clearance procedures and document processing usually take one more week.

Before registering a vehicle from the USA or another third country, it is necessary to pay import duty and VAT.
Import duty on vehicles from the US is 10% of the purchase price at a US auction after auction fees and transportation costs. VAT rate of 21% is calculated on the price of the vehicle including auction fees, transport and import duty.
You can calculate the preliminary price of transporting a vehicle from the USA to Lithuania and the taxes to be paid using our calculator. For exact transportation costs for your chosen vehicle, please contact our team.

To register a car from the USA in Lithuania, you first need to pay the import taxes and submit the necessary documents (Salvage Title, Clear Title, Original, Rebuildable, MV-907, Certificate of Title, Flood, Salvage, etc.). Then, the car needs to be repaired and adapted for use in the European Union (according to EU requirements) and undergo a technical inspection.

It is important to ensure that:

• The car's headlights are adjusted according to EU requirements,
• A rear fog light is installed,
• All factory stickers are in place,
• Wheel alignment is performed and a wheel geometry certificate is obtained