What the price includes
The price you see in the catalogue is an indicative turnkey figure for Bulgaria. This page sets out exactly what it covers, what it does not, and why saying so up front is the honest way round.
Included
- The value of the car in Korea
- Dealer or auction commission
- Inland transport in Korea to the port
- Export clearance and Korean-side paperwork
- Sea freight to a European port
- Cargo insurance while in transit
- Overland transport to Bulgaria
- Customs clearance, duty and VAT
- Roadworthiness test and Bulgarian registration
- Our work: sourcing, checking the paperwork, dealing with the seller, tracking the shipment
Not included
Listed here because it is better read now than discovered at the end.
- Servicing and consumables after delivery — oil, tyres, pads, if you choose to change them
- Modifications, extra equipment, detailing
- Motor insurance once the car is registered
- Road tax
- Port storage, if payment or documents are delayed on your side
Why the price is indicative until confirmed
Three things move between the moment you see a listing and the moment the car is bought: the won-to-euro rate, the freight rate for that particular sailing, and — at auction — where the bidding ends.
So the catalogue price is a sound guide, but the binding price is the one we confirm in writing before you pay. The gap is usually small; if it turns out not to be, we tell you and the decision is yours.
Why Korea at all
The Korean market fits more as standard than the European one: navigation, cameras and driver aids are often included where Europe charges extra. Cars are overwhelmingly automatic and tend to be in good order, because the roads and the climate are kind to them.
Even with freight and duty, the sum often works out better than the same car bought in Europe. Not for every model though — and where it does not, we will say so.
FAQ
- Is the catalogue price final?
- It is an indicative turnkey figure. The binding price is confirmed in writing before payment, once the exchange and freight rates are fixed. Nothing is added after that.
- Are there hidden fees?
- No. The lists above are complete in both directions — what is in, and what is out.
- How is payment structured?
- A deposit before the car is bought and the balance before shipping. Exact amounts and deadlines are in the contract.
- What if the car is not won at auction?
- If bidding passes the agreed ceiling we do not buy. The deposit either carries over to the next attempt or is returned — agreed in advance.
- Can I handle the registration myself?
- Yes. The price is then quoted without the registration part, stated separately so you are comparing like with like.
Want a real figure?
Tell us the model and the budget — we come back with actual options and a breakdown of the turnkey price.