Who benefits from importing a car to Switzerland?

You have noticed by now: For you as a private individual, importing a car is quite a complex process. From obtaining all the documents to traveling abroad and registering it in Switzerland, it takes a lot of time.

In addition, when you compare prices, you will quickly notice that prices have become more similar across Europe recently. The differences are no longer that great - in some cases, and after deducting all costs, you may not save much when importing a car.

In general, it can be said that importing a small car is not really worth it. For a car with a purchase price of less than 20,000 francs, you only pay a few hundred francs more in Switzerland.

It is different for more expensive models, new cars or even rarities. Here you can potentially save quite a bit.

And since you don't have to pay any customs duties when moving to Switzerland, importing a car is also worthwhile in this case.

Should I import my car myself or have someone else import it?

If you are unsure or if you want to import a vehicle in the upper price range, you should consider handing over the process in whole or in part to professionals. For example, you can commission a freight forwarder to deliver the vehicle to your home in a truck. You can also outsource the administrative part - from import to motor vehicle inspection - to an experienced service provider.

For those who don't want to go to the trouble, many garages also have attractive imported vehicles on offer.