Buying car in Greece

[synergen]

Hi there,

I don't actually live in Greece yet, but intend to move down in about a year.

Right now, I live in Balchik, Bulgaria.

I'm interested in buying a used car in Greece to bring back to Bulgaria. News reports say it is possible to get a bargain now, but car websites still show high prices. I feel it would be best to make a trip to Athens and look at the car dealerships personally. Would you agree? Any recommendations welcome.

Thanks in advance for replies,

ATB, George.

[tommya]

Hi,

As a recent expat into Greece from the UK, I would say it is INCREDIBLE difficult to buy a used or new car in Greece without first speaking some Greek or having a good friend who speaks Greek to take you to various tax offices you are going to need to go to.

My knowledge is the following:
In order to purchase a 2nd hand car here you need an AFM (tax ID) which is your tax number, these need to be presented to the local KEP or tax office in order for both parties to sign off. I think there is also a charge of ~€30 to get it transfered over to new ownership that the KEP take.

This might go for new cars - I am not sure, but this is my current barrier as I do not have a AFM yet.

Good luck with your purchase!

[athenakoll]

From what I know, the seller goes with the buyer to the ministry of transportation and the seller deposits the greek license plates of the vehicle stating that the vehicle will leave Greece. The ministry, then gives a paper to the buyer so that he can leave the country with the vehicle. This can all be done by the car dealership, or if it is a private selling, there are offices that can do the paper work.

Good luck!

[synergen]

Hi guys,

Thanks for all your replies.

Overall, it sounds a bit complicated, so I think I'll give it a miss and stick to Germany!

ATB

[synergen]

Originally Posted by amesotis

Hi synergen,

Being en expat and living in Athens, I know that you can always find a way to do things simple and in your case that could be a company that undertakes all this paperwork with minimum charge

Hello Amesotis,

Presumably you could put me in touch with such a company?

Regards.

[synergen]

Originally Posted by amesotis

yorator to let me do it

regards

Have mailed you.

Regards

[dx834]

Originally Posted by synergen

Have mailed you.

Regards

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