Frequently asked questions
Everything our clients ask before buying a vehicle in North America.
Buying
01Can I buy at Copart, IAA or Manheim without a dealer licence?
Yes. We bid on your behalf with our dealer accounts, inspect lots before bidding and handle payment, pickup and export paperwork.
02How do you check a car before purchase?
We pull Carfax/AutoCheck and auction history, inspect the vehicle in person or through a partner, measure paint thickness, run diagnostics and send photos and video.
03What does it cost to use 7 Motors?
You receive a written quote with the vehicle price, auction or dealer fees, inland transport, freight, insurance, our fixed service fee and an estimate of customs payments for your country.
04Can I buy a new car from a US dealer?
Yes. We collect offers from several official dealers, negotiate and order the exact configuration you want.
Shipping
01How long does delivery take?
Sea freight to Northern Europe takes 4–6 weeks from purchase, to the Mediterranean 5–7 weeks, to the Gulf 6–8 weeks and to the CIS 7–12 weeks depending on the route. Air freight takes 5–10 days.
02Container or ro-ro?
Most cars travel in shared 40-ft containers — safer and often cheaper. Ro-ro is used for large vehicles and some routes. Boats and aircraft go on flat racks or in containers.
03Is the cargo insured?
Yes, marine cargo insurance covers the vehicle from our yard to the destination port.
Customs and registration
01Who clears customs?
We work with licensed customs brokers in each destination country and prepare all export documents: title, bill of sale, export declaration and bill of lading.
02Can a US-spec car be registered in Europe?
Yes, after individual approval: typically lighting, mirrors and speedometer units are adapted. We tell you exactly what your country requires before purchase.
03How are duties calculated?
Usually as a percentage of the customs value (vehicle price plus freight and insurance), plus VAT and local registration taxes. See our shipping pages and calculator for your country.
Payment
01How do I pay?
By bank transfer under a written contract: a deposit before bidding or ordering, then the vehicle price, and freight before loading.
02What happens if we lose an auction?
Nothing is charged; your deposit stays with us for the next lot or is refunded.
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