Case Studies

Curious about what to expect when importing your car to Portugal? Check out examples of vehicles we've imported to see how the process works. These case studies offer insights and highlight important takeaways for anyone considering vehicle importation.

We’ll keep this section updated regularly to ensure the information remains current and useful.

Case Study 1 – A BMW and an Audi Imported from the U.S...

In the spring of 2024, we connected with a couple from the U.S. who planned to move to Portugal that summer. They reached out to...

Case Study 2 – Renault Megane with Taxes from the Netherla...

Early 2024 a customer from the U.S., who had been living in the Netherlands, reached out to us about a tax-free import to Portugal. She...

Case Study 3 – Volkswagen Amarok with Taxes from Germany

In early 2024, a customer reached out to us with a specific question: what type of vehicle could he purchase with the lowest possible...

Case Study 4 – Importing a Triumph Scrambler from Sweden

This was the fastest import we have ever completed!In the summer of 2024, we received a request from a customer who was in Scandinavia...

Case Study 5 – Importing a Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric from ...

This Hyundai Ioniq 5 was about as straightforward as imports get. A company, referred by one of our other clients, contacted us about...

Case Study 6 – An Old Motorhome from Norway

This may have been our longest import journey yet.Our customer reached out in early 2024 about bringing his 1994 Mercedes-Benz...

Case Study 7 – VW Polo from Spain with taxes

This car import was straightforward. The customer contacted us to help bring his 2015 Volkswagen Polo from Spain to Portugal. Although...

Case Study 8 – Audi A3 From Belgium With Taxes

We don’t often see larger cars like this 2005 Audi A3 imported with taxes, especially with its 1.9L engine size. This made the...

Case Study 9 – Audi Q2 From Belgium With Taxes

This import process took around two months and went smoothly—except for one hiccup during the inspection. The Inspection Challenge Initially,...

Case Study 10 – Dacia Sandero From The Netherlands Wit...

This was our first time importing a Dacia. The customer had recently purchased a 2011 Dacia Sandero in the Netherlands and wanted to bring it...

Case Study 11 – BMW X3 xDrive30e from the Netherlands

This 2021 BMW is a plug-in hybrid, making it eligible for a significant import tax discount. Plug-in hybrids with emissions below 50...

Case Study 12 – Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid from the Neth...

A few months ago, a Dutch customer living in Portugal reached out to us. He was interested in purchasing a plug-in hybrid in the Netherlands...

Case Study 13 – Fiat Hymer Motorhome from the UK

This one was a tough one. It took more than six months, countless emails, and a whole lot of patience.Motorhomes generally take...

Case Study 14 – Renault Kangoo from the Netherlands

Most Renault Kangoos are work vans, which benefit from a significant ISV tax discount in Portugal. However, this particular Kangoo is the passenger...

Case Study 15 – A 2021 Ford Transit Work Van from Belg...

A Portuguese resident was looking for a work van and found a well-priced 2021 Ford Transit in Belgium. Before making the purchase, he...

Case Study 16 – Daihatsu M4 from Germany

This import turned out to be more complicated than expected! It started off simple, but when our customer approached us, the...