Does it make sense to bring cars from the UAE?

The United Arab Emirates is a wealthy country with enormous oil reserves and a well-developed road network. It is not surprising that every resident here owns a car, and the local market for mileage vehicles is impressive in size.

Buyers from various countries are interested in cars from the UAE. These vehicles are shipped to Germany, the United Kingdom, Greece, and Italy. Frequently, "Arabian" transport from Turkey or other Eastern regions ends up in Europe.

The Columbus team is ready to share their opinion on the rationality of buying a car in the Emirates and talk about many of the pitfalls associated with it.

What are Dealers Silent about

1. It’s crucial to be well-versed in technicality (including technical documentation) and laws of the country to import cars from the UAE. Often there are cars on the marketplaces that cannot be exported and registered in Georgia. In addition, using any possible resources, they sell transport exclusively "for disassembly", not running vehicles, etc. It is quite difficult to find a good car from the UAE without relevant experience.

2. Large commissions. Any service in the UAE is not cheap, and trading platforms charge exorbitant fees for their services. This is justified when selecting a car of the middle or business class; in other cases, it is not. Prepare yourself for the fact that your car-buying budget will have to include a larger amount than you expected.

3. The technical condition of the car can be deplorable, since the operating conditions of the car on the Arabian Peninsula are extreme - sand (abrasive), heat, off-road stones. At the same time, the true condition of the vehicle is not always clear from the network's photo and description.

Why is it better to choose a car in the USA

Because used cars from the United States account for approximately 40% of the market in the Emirates. In other words, cars in the UAE are restored and resold with a "preset" margin. It is extremely difficult to gain financial benefit when purchasing such a large quantity. Buying a vehicle directly in America is much easier and less expensive.

Furthermore, there is a large selection of inexpensive cars in the United States and Canada, which cannot be said for the UAE's eastern region, for example, in Dubai. Most of the time, expensive and "not running" brands are sold here. A high-priced vehicle will require at least $ 5-7 thousand in repairs. Why pay more, as one advertisement asks, when you can get a good pickup truck or a family sedan for a low price in America?

A large number of resellers who include their profit in the price of a car and the frankly poor quality of car repairs by local technicians are two more significant "Arabian" drawbacks.

What kind of problems can arise with a car from the UAE

• The technical sheet does not always include all machine damage data. As a result, the buyer will be in for an unpleasant surprise when the lot arrives in Poland. This strategy is common for trading platforms in Arab countries.

• It is not possible to test drive the chosen car. Even if you travel to Dubai or another city in the Emirates, the sellers will not allow you to inspect the vehicle. In this case, what can we expect from online sales?

• Not all trading platforms offer transportation to the port. Following the purchase, you must independently engage in driving the car and pay for its not-inexpensive transfer. You will also have to pay for car storage at the port site.

• Deposits are requested at auctions and are not returned. You can lose a lot of money if you change your mind about picking up a car from the Emirates.

• Bidding is forced, which means it is completed quickly, within 3-5 days. Because of the influx of buyers during this time, the price of a specific car can skyrocket (sometimes by 100-200%).

As you can see, there are numerous issues with the used transportation market within the Emirates. You should not be swayed by "low prices and fast delivery," as this is frequently just an advertising ploy - if there are cars at a bargain price, they are quickly snapped up by dealers. It is difficult for a mere mortal to purchase a car with low mileage and excellent mechanical condition.

The purchase and delivery of a car from the United States appears to be a more logical and profitable option. Columbus specialists will pick up, import, and register any brand of car from the United States in just 5-6 weeks. Because "Columbus" works with the best transport companies in America, as well as trusted forwarders and brokers, a profitable purchase, quick clearance, and vehicle safety along the way are guaranteed. When purchasing a lot in the United States, you can save up to 40% or more.

To get a free consultation on buying a car in America, just leave a request online or call the numbers posted on the Columbus website.

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