As an expat you will have some tax advantages and we will be happy to give you more advice when you contact us.

Now starting with new cars, the current micro chip problem that is sweeping the continent has also effected us and there are waiting lists for 98% of the brands and the ones that you may find could be selling at 25% over list price due to supply and demand.

Second hand cars your second option may also surprise you in that in good condition and with no accidents or repairs can cost you the same as a new one!

Regarding second hand cars there is also a few pitfalls you have to watch out for as there is many unscrupulous individuals who alter the speedometer to bring down the mileage as well as doctoring the logs of the car to hide any accidents and repairs it may have had.

So always use an expert who for a small fee will examine the car and make sure everything is in order.

Sites where cars are sold are also popular but again be careful regarding the authenticity of the car.

Some of the popular ones are

Dod.comtr

Arabam.com

Letgo.com

Vavacars

Sahibinden.com

There is also galleries for most brand names scattered all over from Fiat to Ferrari.

A very important point to remember is that as an expat you are able to bring a car new or your own from abroad and you will be exempt from OTV which is the import tax levy I mentioned.

There are a few points to remember about a car you bring from abroad. It will have to be used with what is refereed to as a “blue plate” and in effect shows the car has been brought from abroad.

This means. Insurance companies will only insure you and no others can drive the car and that you will only be able to sell it after 5 years and even then it will have to be to another expat.