Most of those who have immigrated to Turkey or have a job that requires staying in Turkey for a long time are thinking about buying new cars in Turkey. Buying a car in this country, in addition to comfort and well-being, also saves on commuting expenses. In this post, we have explained to you how to buy a used car in Turkey and we have collected some important points for you. Stay with us :
Buying a car in Turkey
In Turkey, like in most countries of the world, buying a car is done in two ways: Buying new cars in Turkey . Each of these methods has its own conditions and benefits, which we have reviewed in detail below.
Buying a new car in Turkey
To buy a car with zero kilometers, you must have a Turkish residence card, or you must have more than 2 months remaining in Turkey from the date of your passport visa. The first step to buy a Safar car in Turkey is to go to the website of the car manufacturer. On the site, you can see the models and types of cars and even compare them.
After choosing the type of car, go to the nearest representative of the manufacturing company. You can get complete car information and company account number from the sales representative. After paying the amount to the company account and having the original bank receipt in hand, go to the same dealership and take delivery of your car. All services such as registration, insurance and ancillary services will be provided by the company itself, and finally the car will be delivered to you with a Turkish license plate.
It is suggested to insure the car by the company at the time of purchase and calculate its costs and pay it at the time of payment.
Buying used cars in Turkey
If you intend to buy used cars in Turkey, you can do this in 3 ways:
Buying used cars from car showrooms
Buying used cars from the manufacturer
Buy used cars from individuals
If you intend to buy used cars in Turkey, it is better to use one of the above 3 methods. One of the advantages of buying used cars from a showroom or company is the issue of car troubleshooting and technical issues. These companies and agencies perform body and engine technical tests on used cars and deliver the car to you as a guarantee with a 3-year warranty card.
After choosing the car and agreeing with the sales representative, and having your passport and residence card in hand, you go to Notary office. During the document transfer process, you must complete the car settlement and then receive the new car card. Don’t forget that the cost of the notary office for the administrative work of transferring the car document is the responsibility of the buyer, i.e. you.
Important points about buying a car in Turkey
Any foreigner who resides in Turkey is not allowed to buy more than one car, either new or used.
Any foreigner who has a Turkish residence card can import a car from his country to Turkey. This car can stay in Turkey for one year and then it must be returned to the country of origin. This act is called hooding the car.
Most of the car manufacturing companies in Turkey have a used car sales department in their dealerships. Of course, there are few used options and many applicants for them.
License plates of foreign nationals are marked with the letter M, which indicates that the car owner is a foreigner.
If you intend to buy a used car from a private person, refer to reputable intermediary sites. These sites often examine the food, put a price and finally guarantee it. One of the most reliable sites for this is the ‘Letgo’ site.
When buying used cars, avoid buying cars over 10 years old and ask for expertise (automobile technical expertise), settlement of accounts, taxes and car fines from the seller or dealer.
Transfer the payments related to the purchase of the car directly from your account to the seller’s account so that if a problem occurs, it can be tracked and avoid paying new cash.
You should know that only the buyer’s family members are allowed to drive the car, and if someone else tries to drive and use the car, he will be fined.
Foreign nationals can buy a car without paying consumer tax or value added tax, but they must pay the annual road tax.
Be sure to consult with people and consultants before buying a car and use their guidance. With more than 12 years of brilliant experience in Turkey, we are ready to answer all your questions in this field. Stay in touch with us and follow us on Instagram.
