Russians began to import cars from the United Arab Emirates more often. About informs portal “Behind the Wheel”. This is due to the shortage of new cars and rising prices for those still available.
According to the publication, the main place where cars are sold in the UAE is the city of Dubai. The Avir market, where you can buy both left-hand drive and right-hand drive cars, operates there. The main expense item when importing cars from the UAE is customs clearance. The tax includes excise duty, VAT, disposal fee, customs clearance and title receipt. Usually it costs 1 million rubles for a small car, about 2 million rubles for a premium car, and 2.5-3 million rubles for large SUVs.
A further investment of 200-300k is required for a trip to Dubai, currency exchange, commissions, delivery insurance and other related expenses. The delivery itself usually costs $ 800-2000 (50-120 thousand rubles).
It is noted that it is most profitable to transport cars from the UAE at a higher price. For example, buying a Toyota Land Cruiser 300 will cost 2-3 million rubles cheaper than in Russia. At the same time, such cars are not ready for operation in Russian climatic conditions. For example, cars from the UAE do not have an anti-corrosion coating of the body, as well as heated seats and windshields.
Previously reportedThe average cost of a used car in Russia in the second quarter of 2022 (from April to June) decreased by 4.5% compared to the first quarter of the same year.