Many people are passionate about vintage cars. However, acquiring one is not always easy, with the first barrier being the price. However, the American classic car market has many advantages in the USA and attracts more and more European enthusiasts to own an Audi in the USA.

Sixty years ago, Americans were very fond of classic cars. Today, many of these models are found on the market in an excellent state of conservation for your Audi Import car from the United States, with ultra competitive prices compared to those charged in Europe, the offer is of great variety and the amount of taxes reasonable. For these various reasons, the United States interest more and more European enthusiasts specializing in Audi and car import from the United States. Fans who - as your Audi USA car dealer has shown us - are numerous

Obviously, importing a classic car from the USA has a cost. Starting with the cost of transporting your car from the place of purchase to the port of departure. Depending on the distance, the cost can be quite high. It is therefore a big advantage to find your happiness in Florida rather than in the depths of the United States. Then for your Audi USA, depending on the value of your car, you will have to choose between transport by individual or grouped container which will make the price of your Audi USA fluctuate; globally from 800 € to 2.000 €. For those in a hurry, there is still air freight, which is faster but obviously more expensive. In addition to all this, you may have to add transport insurance (optional) and transaction costs.

The process of importing from the US to France is fairly straightforward. This is not the case in the opposite direction. Furthermore, importing from the USA to France is not free of additional costs. Between taxes, transport insurance options (not compulsory, generally around 1.5%) and even compulsory payments such as for an Audi Dubai, the transfer across the Atlantic has a cost for .

Classic cars over 30 years old have a special tax regime. Their VAT is reduced to 5.5% of the car's cost. Otherwise, this VAT is 20% for an Audi USA, plus 10% in customs duties (22% for pick-ups).

The cost of transportation can vary greatly. If you buy your car in Florida, you won't pay much more to have the car brought to the port by your Audi USA dealer. For a car purchased in California, you will need to consider adding the cost of travel from the place of purchase to the port of departure to the import invoice.

Choosing to buy a car in the USA also means deciding not to be able to approach the car before it is received in France. To get around this problem for your Audi in the USA, there are now companies that provide you with a complete technical report of the car with test drive and photos as MOTORIMPORT. This will avoid any unpleasant surprises.

In order to be registered in France, any vehicle imported from abroad must have a valid registration document in its country of origin The price in the USA is always displayed exclusive of tax (HT) for your Audi USA, so you should be aware of the additional local tax charges before making the purchase An American or Canadian vehicle loses its manufacturer's warranty once imported into Europe as for an AUDI dubai or importing from the UAE OUTSIDE the Zone