Buying a car from US auctions can save you up to 50% compared to buying the same model in Lithuania or other European countries. When the car is returned and all the necessary repairs have been carried out, you will have detailed information about its history, including accidents and actual mileage. In addition, US cars are often better equipped than their European counterparts.
At auctions, cars are sold as-is, with no guarantees regarding their condition. Therefore, it is very important to carefully review the information provided about the car, examine the photos, assess the seller, and check the vehicle's history using the VIN code.
If the car keys are lost, we will do our best to find them, but they may not be available if they were left with the previous owner. Please also be aware that not all documents are suitable for registration in Lithuania. We will advise you on how to properly understand the Carfax report, which covers the history of every car registered in the USA. This will help you better understand the condition of your car and ensure that it meets your expectations.
It is also important to know that we are not responsible for the condition of the car you buy, so we recommend that you check the car's VIN number and history before you buy.
First, consider the model of car you are looking for and define your requirements. Setting a budget is also very important. Once you are familiar with the buying process, choose the vehicle you want, if you are not sure how to search or if you are undecided - contact us.
A guarantee deposit is necessary to ensure that your intention to purchase the vehicle is serious. If you win the auction but decide not to buy the car, our company will have to pay a penalty to the auction, which is 10% of the final bid amount.
The deposit shall be forfeited if the full payment is not made within 5 calendar days after the auction has been won, together with the reimbursement of the auction penalty. If the vehicle is not won, the deposit will be returned or used to purchase another vehicle.
Some of the most popular auctions are copart.com ir iaai.com, where you can find thousands of cars with various configurations.
Before registering a vehicle from the USA, you must pay the import duty and VAT.
The import duty for vehicles from the USA is 10% (for cars and SUVs) and 6% (for motorcycles) of the purchase price at the US auction, including auction and transportation costs.
In Lithuania, a standard VAT rate of 21% is applied, which is calculated from the car's price including auction fees, transportation, and import duty.
Before the vehicle is loaded into the sea container, you will be sent the latest pre-loading photos.
CLEAR / CLEAN TITLE – Clear documents, suitable for restoration and registration.
SALVAGE TITLE – Damaged vehicle documents, suitable for restoration and registration.
JUNK TITLE – Cannot be restored or registered.
NO TITLE/PARTS ONLY – No documents or the car is suitable only for parts, cannot be restored or registered.
NON REPAIRABLE – Cannot be restored or registered.
SCRAP CERTIFICATE OF TITLE – Cannot be restored or registered.
BILL OF SALE – Cannot be restored or registered.
CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION – Cannot be restored or registered.
WAIT CERTIFICATE – Waiting for the appropriate document to be issued.
To register a car from the USA in Lithuania, several important steps need to be taken. First, all import taxes must be paid, and the appropriate vehicle documents from the USA must be provided (Salvage Title, Clear Title, Original, Rebuildable, MV-907, Certificate of Title, Flood, Salvage, etc.). Then, the car must be repaired and adapted to meet the European Union requirements.
This process includes a technical inspection, during which items such as the car's headlights, rear fog light, factory labels, wheel alignment, and a geometry certificate are checked. Additionally, it is necessary to undergo a technical examination that meets the general requirements.
Once the technical inspection certificate is obtained, the car from the USA can be registered in the Lithuanian Registry, making it a certified vehicle that meets the required standards. These processes ensure that the imported car complies with European Union requirements and is safe to use in Lithuania.
ACTUAL – Actual mileage.
NOT ACTUAL – The odometer is damaged, so the mileage is unknown.
EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS – Mileage of older vehicles is no longer important and is not recorded.
EXEMPT – Old cars, trucks, boats, and buses are exempt from mileage recording.
