How not to be mistaken when buying a car from Latvia

Recently, our compatriots are increasingly buying cars from Latvia. This is due to several factors. First, the convenient location of the country in relation to Russia. Secondly, the precarious economic situation in this state forces the population to engage in resale of used cars in good condition. Thirdly, the port located in the city of Ventspils is a free economic zone and ensures the continuous receipt of high-quality cars from Great Britain, Germany, Estonia, Sweden. The average cost of the car from there is 10 thousand €. This is quite an acceptable price for many Russians. Of course, most of the Latvian cars sold are used cars, although a new one can be bought for quite modest money.

Before buying a car in Latvia, you need to carefully study all the offers. If you want to buy a used car, go first to the most famous and good car market of Rumbula. It is located in Riga. This market offers the widest and most stable assortment of cars of different production, years of production, configuration and condition. In addition, you can buy necessary spare parts and accessories, accessories and car cosmetics. "Rumbula" operates on weekends from six in the morning until four in the afternoon.

If you want to buy a new car from Latvia, you can visit the following car showrooms:

• General representation of Mercedes-Benz. The Mercedes dealerships are located in Riga, Daugavpils, Ventspils.
• General representation of Citroen in the capital.
• Motor shows BMW, MINI, Jaguar, Land Rover in Riga.

When buying a car from Latvia and its registration, you must provide documents confirming your ownership of the vehicle; Car insurance; Certificate of compulsory technical inspection.

Also, after buying a car from Latvia, the buyer must pay environmental and road taxes.

Keep in mind that for non-Latvian citizens, car registration is made for a period of 6 months. At the end of this period, the buyer must make an extension of the document. It costs 16 euros. In order that when you move from Latvia to Russia, you do not have unnecessary problems at customs, you should apply for "GREEN CARD" insurance and insurance in both countries.

For those who are going to buy a car from Latvia for the first time, we offer some tips on how to do it successfully and without unnecessary nerves.

Council first

Order the services of a company specializing in the supply of cars to order from the Baltic States. To do this, you will only need to select the appropriate machine through the Internet, view the official inspection conclusion from the service center, and if everything is in order, sign the contract and pay for the order. The average cost of such a company is about 1.5 thousand euros. Together with the car you get the necessary documents for it and the original of the contract of sale.

Council of the second

Many trust all of the above services to an individual. However, be extremely cautious and trust such a case only to those persons in whom you are really sure. Remember, there are a lot of scammers and scammers.

Council of the third

Self-purchase car from Latvia. This is the most troublesome option, but the cheapest and most trusted. If you have a Schengen visa, you will not need to buy a car for more than one week, including the time spent on the road. Step-by-step instruction:

1. Directly choosing a car.
2. An official check of his condition at the service station chosen by you, not by the seller.
3. The contract of sale and payment (preferably non-cash settlement).
4. Withdrawing the car from the register in the local police station, obtaining transit numbers.
5. Auto Insurance.
6. Appeal to the customs agent.