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S10 · Money & paperwork

Contracts & legal

Cross-border paperwork reviewed by Aviajur, a specialist law firm covering Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

You are wiring a significant sum to a stranger in another legal system, against a document written under that system's rules. The protections you are used to mostly do not apply, and the ones that do are not the ones you would guess.

What gets reviewed

  • The purchase agreement, before signature
  • Title and lien status — a car with an outstanding US finance interest cannot be exported
  • Export documentation and the chain of ownership
  • Your position if the car is not as described on arrival
  • Warranty and liability, which differ sharply between a private and a dealer sale

Why this is not optional

The most expensive import problems are not mechanical. They are a title that does not clear, a seller who has already sold the car twice, or a contract that puts every risk on the buyer from the moment of payment.

It costs very little to have someone read the document first.

What it costs

Included in a full import. Aviajur quote directly for standalone work.

Common questions

Is this really necessary for a private sale?

It is more necessary. Dealer sales at least come with a dealer's obligations; a private sale in most US states comes with almost none.

What happens if the car is not as described?

Which is exactly the question the contract review answers — before you are relying on it rather than after.

Can Aviajur help with a car I already imported?

Yes. Registration disputes and title problems after the fact are a large part of what they see.

Send us a listing

Paste a US listing URL, or just name the model. You get the full landed breakdown back within one working day.

Describe the car