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Is there no longer a market for your car in Switzerland? Has the MFK expired, is the mileage high or is a repair not worth it? That doesn’t mean your vehicle is worthless – quite the opposite. Swiss cars are in high demand on international markets. Whether for export or the domestic market – with us, you can sell your car online in Switzerland and receive a binding offer within 24 hours.
For over 10 years, we’ve been buying vehicles for export all over Switzerland every day. Last year alone, we bought more than 3’000 cars – from roadworthy used cars to total losses. Our experience shows: over 70 % of vehicles considered “worthless” in Switzerland still fetch fair prices on international markets. Our team of experienced vehicle appraisers knows the current demand in over 40 export countries and can therefore make you a binding offer in no time.
Enter your vehicle details now and get an export offer right away.
Request an offerWhether it’s a well-maintained used car, an older export vehicle, an accident-damaged car or a vehicle with engine damage – we’re one of the few companies that buy vehicles in every price range and condition for export. While many dealers are only looking for certain makes or model years, we also offer you fair export prices for vehicles without a valid MFK, with high mileage or with technical defects. Thanks to our many years of experience and our international dealer network, we assess every car individually – based on actual demand in the destination country. If you want to sell your export car safely and without stress, you’ve come to the right place. Find out how selling your car in Switzerland is made easy, without you having to deal with customs formalities or export papers.
Enter your vehicle details in our online form. Your advantage: with minimal effort, you get a very accurate initial offer (in practice often accurate to within +/- 1’000 CHF), because we use real international market data – not just Swiss Eurotax values.
Send us photos of your car and your vehicle registration document conveniently online – via WhatsApp, email or our upload tool. This lets us carry out a precise assessment without you losing time on appointments. Instead of advertising on listing sites for weeks, we’ll show you how selling a car works today – fast, transparent and fair, for export vehicles too.
Based on your photos and details, you receive a firm, guaranteed offer at export market value – conveniently online, with no tedious on-site viewing appointments. No renegotiation, 100% transparent. The price quoted is binding, provided the vehicle’s condition matches your description.
We agree on the date of the handover with you – also for vehicles without a valid MFK or license plates. You receive the purchase price immediately at handover: in cash or by instant bank transfer. We’ll handle the deregistration with the road traffic office for you.
Right at handover, with no waiting.
We transfer the purchase price during the handover itself. The money is usually in your account within seconds, secure and traceable.
For smaller amounts, for example for export vehicles, we can also pay in cash on request.
To make sure the sale of your export car goes smoothly, you should have the following documents ready:
The good news: almost every vehicle finds a buyer on the international market. Here are the most common types of vehicles we buy for export:
No longer approved for Swiss roads, easy to use abroad
In many countries, this is where their second life begins
Repairs are much cheaper in export countries
High demand for spare parts and vehicles to repair
Increasingly unpopular in Switzerland, in high demand internationally
We also buy larger numbers of vehicles at once
Growing demand in emerging markets
Of interest to collectors worldwide
Many export countries apply different inspection standards than Switzerland. The strict MFK doesn’t exist there in this form. At the same time, local workshops specialize in repairs, spare parts are available and labor costs are much lower. A vehicle that is considered an “economic total loss” in Switzerland can still run reliably for years in Eastern Europe, Africa or the Middle East.
Before you offer your vehicle for export, you should calculate your car’s value – these factors largely determine the price you can get.
Export sale vs. private sale vs. dealer trade-in vs. scrapping
| Criterion | Private sale | Dealer trade-in | Export via verkaufedeinauto.ch | Scrapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | high (for newer cars; only realistic for newer cars without defects) | low (the dealer factors in margin and repair costs) | medium-high + guaranteed (international demand secures better prices) | CHF 0–200 |
| Effort | high (create listings, answer inquiries, arrange test drives) | medium (make an appointment, negotiate on site) | very low (fill in the online form, send photos, done) | low |
| Risk | high (attempted fraud, warranty obligations, unreliable payments) | low | zero risk – secure payment at handover | none |
| Duration | 3–12 weeks | 3–10 days | 24–48h | 1–3 days |
| Deregistration | do it yourself | sometimes | included | do it yourself |
| Suitable for broken-down cars | hardly | no | yes | yes |
Selling your car for export has never been so easy – or so safe.
Two examples from our day-to-day business, shown to scale.
The Swiss used car market is largely determined by the Eurotax valuation and the mandatory MFK. A vehicle without a valid MFK immediately loses 30–50 % of its residual value on the Swiss market, as the buyer factors in the costs of repairs and re-inspection. In most export markets – such as West Africa, Eastern Europe or the Middle East – these strict inspection standards either don’t exist or are much less restrictive.
On top of that, Switzerland has one of the youngest vehicle fleets in Europe. A 12-year-old vehicle with 200’000 km is considered “old” here – in many export countries, the second life of such a car is only just beginning. Local workshops specialize in repairs, spare parts are available, and demand for reliable European brands such as VW, Mercedes, BMW and Toyota is consistently high.
According to data from the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS), over 85’000 passenger cars were exported from Switzerland in 2023. This market is not a niche phenomenon – it’s an established industry.
Timing matters for an export sale too: find out about the best time to sell your car to get the maximum price.
Selling your car for export has never been so easy – or so safe.
Fair pricing – how we value your export car
We know that trust is crucial when selling a car. That’s why we’re open about how our business model works: we buy your vehicle at its fair export market value and resell it through our international dealer network. Our margin comes from the difference between the Swiss purchase price and the international selling price – not from hidden deductions at handover.
What this means for you in practice:
If our offer doesn’t meet your expectations, you incur no costs whatsoever. The valuation is always free and non-binding.
The most important factors in an export vehicle valuation:
Toyota, Mercedes, VW and BMW are particularly popular on international markets. Premium brands and Japanese manufacturers achieve above-average prices for export.
The lower, the more valuable – but vehicles with 200’000+ km are also in demand for export, as life expectancy is viewed differently in many countries.
High-end features, all-wheel drive and diesel engines increase the export value. Air conditioning and automatic transmissions are particularly sought after in warm destination countries.
Body, engine and interior are assessed individually. Even damaged vehicles still fetch good prices for export – repairs are much cheaper in the destination countries.
Export prices fluctuate depending on demand in the destination countries. Our team monitors the international markets every day and can therefore determine the optimal price for your vehicle.
Transport and shipping costs affect the final price. Vehicles that are suitable for container shipping often achieve higher export prices.
The main destination countries for Swiss export vehicles are:
Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Kosovo
Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Congo
Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, United Arab Emirates
Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
Swiss cars have an excellent reputation in these regions. The reasons: high maintenance standards, little corrosion thanks to well-maintained roads, regular service intervals and the generally high quality of European vehicles. For you as a seller, this means: international demand secures you a fair price – even for vehicles that no longer have a market in Switzerland.
Because our customers matter most to us, we developed the verkaufedeinauto.ch platform specifically for hassle-free car sales – including, and especially, for export. Here, you can easily have your car’s export value estimated from home, at any time of day. Transparency and trust are important to us.
You get a firm offer for your car in no time, based on international market prices. No negotiating and no obligation whatsoever for you.
Fast and stress-free: upload your photos, and we’ll take care of the rest. No lengthy appointments, no tough negotiations – and no valid MFK required.
A fair offer based on actual export demand – no hidden costs, no subsequent deductions, no obligation whatsoever.
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“My 2009 Opel Astra with 198’000 km no longer had a valid MFK and was leaking oil from the engine. Two garages didn’t even want to take it as a trade-in. I sent an online request to verkaufedeinauto.ch and received an offer of CHF 1’400 just 90 minutes later. The next day, the car was picked up in Aarau, I got the money in cash, and verkaufedeinauto.ch took care of the deregistration with the road traffic office for me. It doesn’t get any easier than that.”
Thomas K., AarauOpel Astra 1.6, 2009, 198’000 km
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“After a rear-end collision, my Mercedes C220 CDI was sitting there with damage to the rear. The insurance company declared it an economic total loss. Through verkaufedeinauto.ch, I still got CHF 3’200 for the car – much more than my insurer’s salvage offer. The whole process took less than 48 hours.”
Sandra L., ZurichMercedes C220 CDI, 2014, 145’000 km, rear damage
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“As a fleet manager, I had to dispose of 12 company vehicles at once. verkaufedeinauto.ch valued all the vehicles in one day, quoted fair individual prices and organized the complete pickup within a week. Professional and hassle-free.”
Daniel R., fleet manager, Basel12 vehicles (VW, Škoda, Ford)
Many vehicle owners face the question: scrap or sell? From an environmental point of view, export is by far the more sustainable solution. Instead of dismantling a vehicle and recycling its raw materials at great expense, your car gets a second life in a country where it will be driven for years to come.
Your car has reached the end of the road – but not everywhere. Give it a second life instead of scrapping it.
When selling your car for export in Switzerland, there are a few legal aspects you should be aware of:
The process is simple and transparent: 1. You fill in our free online form with your vehicle details. 2. Within 24 hours, you receive a binding offer based on international market prices. 3. We arrange an appointment for the vehicle inspection and handover at the location of your choice. 4. You receive the purchase agreement and immediate payment – in cash or by instant bank transfer. 5. We take care of the deregistration with the road traffic office (StVA) and the entire export process. The whole thing often takes just 1–2 days.
Swiss cars have an excellent reputation abroad because they are usually well maintained and, thanks to Switzerland’s well-kept roads, show less rust. In many destination countries, the inspection requirements are much less strict than the Swiss MFK. Demand for quality European vehicles is consistently high in Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East. At the same time, repairs in these countries are considerably cheaper than in Switzerland. All these factors mean that the export price can significantly exceed the Swiss residual value – especially for older or damaged vehicles.
You need the original vehicle registration document (parts 1 and 2), a valid ID card or passport, the service booklet if available, all car keys and, for company vehicles, a power of attorney. We provide the purchase agreement based on the TCS template. Our team takes care of the deregistration with the road traffic office – you don’t have to worry about anything else.
Yes, absolutely. Export buyers purchase vehicles in almost any condition: accident-damaged cars, vehicles with engine or transmission damage, high mileage or an expired MFK. Abroad, repairs are much cheaper and demand for spare parts is high. Even vehicles that are considered an economic total loss in Switzerland still fetch good prices for export. Example: a Toyota Avensis with engine damage that would only be worth CHF 500 in Switzerland can fetch CHF 2’800 for export.
An export sale through a professional buyer such as verkaufedeinauto.ch is the safest option: you receive immediate payment at handover and a written purchase agreement, and you don’t have to create a listing or arrange test drives. A private sale potentially offers higher prices for newer cars but carries risks such as attempted fraud and warranty obligations. A dealer trade-in is convenient when buying a new car but often brings the lowest price. For older, damaged or high-mileage vehicles, an export sale is usually the best choice.
The valuation is based on several factors: make and model (Toyota, Mercedes and VW are particularly popular), year of manufacture, mileage, vehicle condition (body, engine, interior), current demand in the destination country and logistics costs. We don’t rely purely on Eurotax values but base our valuation on actual international market prices. The result is a transparent, binding offer with no hidden deductions.
The main destinations are Eastern Europe (Poland, Romania, Bulgaria), Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania), the Middle East (Iraq, Lebanon) and Central Asia (Georgia, Kazakhstan), but also Kosovo, Serbia, Bosnia and Moldova. Swiss cars are sought after there because of their high maintenance standards, low corrosion and the reliability of European models. This is relevant for you as a seller because international demand secures a fair price – even for vehicles that no longer have a market in Switzerland.
We take care of the deregistration with the road traffic office and all export logistics. After the sale, you should cancel or suspend your car insurance yourself – ideally only once you have received the deregistration confirmation. We clearly record the transfer of liability in the purchase agreement. After handover and payment, you have no further obligations.
Your security is our top priority. We offer you several safeguards: Cash payment at handover – you receive the agreed amount in cash and can check it immediately. Instant bank transfer – alternatively, we transfer the amount in real time to your Swiss bank account, so you can see the money arrive before you hand over the key. Purchase agreement – you receive a written purchase agreement with all the details. Identification – at the handover, our employee identifies themselves with a company ID and an ID card. As a general rule, we advise against handing over a vehicle without a written purchase agreement and immediate payment – no matter who you’re selling to.
In exceptional cases, a sale is also possible without the vehicle registration document, but the process is more complicated. We recommend applying for a replacement vehicle registration document at the responsible road traffic office before the sale. Contact us for individual advice – together, we’ll find a solution.
Want to sell your car for export and get the best possible price? Then request your free, non-binding export offer now. Do you have questions about selling your vehicle for export or would you like an individual offer? Then contact us directly – we’ll be happy to advise you personally.
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