Sell Your Car for Export – Best Price, Cash Payment & Immediate Pickup

Request a no-obligation offer to sell your car for export

100% free & no obligation
Export price based on international market prices
Fast processing – sell your export car in 48h
Pickup across Switzerland – even without a valid MOT

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Sell Your Car for Export – Fast, Fair and Hassle-Free

Your car no longer has a market in Switzerland? The MOT has expired, the mileage is high or a repair isn’t 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 have been buying vehicles across Switzerland for export on a daily basis. In the past year alone, we purchased more than 3,000 cars – from roadworthy used cars to vehicles with total damage. Our experience shows: over 70% of vehicles considered “worthless” in Switzerland still achieve 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 the shortest possible time.

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Selling Your Export Car in Switzerland – Made Easy

Whether it’s a well-maintained used car, an older export vehicle, an accident-damaged car or a vehicle with engine damage – we are one of the few providers who buy vehicles of all price ranges and conditions for export. While many dealers only look for specific makes or years, we also offer fair export prices for vehicles without a valid MOT, with high mileage or technical defects. Thanks to our years of experience and our international dealer network, we individually assess every car – based on the actual demand in the destination country. If you want to sell your export car stress-free and securely, you’ve come to the right place. Find out how you can sell your car in Switzerland easily without having to worry about customs formalities or export documents.

How Export Car Selling Works – In 4 Simple Steps

Request a no-obligation export offer

Enter your vehicle information into our online form. Your advantage: with minimal effort, you receive a highly accurate initial offer (in practice often accurate to within +/- CHF 1,000), as we use real international market data – not just Swiss Eurotax values.

Submit photos & vehicle registration

Send us photos of your car and the vehicle registration document conveniently in digital form – via WhatsApp, email or our upload tool. This enables us to carry out a precise assessment without you losing time on appointments. Instead of listing on classified platforms for weeks, we show you how car selling works today – fast, transparent and fair, including for export vehicles.

Receive a guaranteed export offer

Based on your photos and information, you receive a firm, guaranteed offer at the export market value – conveniently online, without tedious on-site inspection appointments. No renegotiations, 100% transparent. The stated price is binding, provided the vehicle condition matches your information.

Vehicle handover & immediate payment

We pick up your car upon request anywhere in Switzerland – including vehicles without a valid MOT or licence plates. You receive the purchase price immediately upon handover: cash or by instant bank transfer. We handle the deregistration at the road traffic office for you.

Selling Your Export Car – Made Easy

48h

average selling time

>50,000

sale enquiries

100%

secure sale

Which Cars Are Suitable for Export?

The good news: almost every vehicle finds a buyer on the international market. Here are the most common vehicle types we purchase for export:

Cars without a valid MOT

No longer registered in Switzerland, but fully usable abroad

Vehicles with high mileage (150,000+ km)

In many countries, the second life only begins here

Accident-damaged cars and vehicles with body damage

Repairs are significantly cheaper in export countries

Cars with engine or gearbox damage

High demand for spare parts and repair vehicles

Diesel vehicles

Increasingly unpopular in Switzerland, but in high demand internationally

Company cars and fleet vehicles

We also buy larger quantities at once

Electric and hybrid vehicles

Growing demand in emerging markets

Commercial vehicles and vans

Particularly sought after in Africa and the Middle East

Classic cars and collectors’ vehicles

Of interest to collectors worldwide

Why are these vehicles still in demand abroad?

In many export countries, different inspection standards apply compared to Switzerland. The strict Swiss MOT does not exist in the same form. At the same time, local workshops specialise in repairs, spare parts are available and labour costs are significantly lower. A vehicle considered a “write-off” in Switzerland can still run reliably for years in Eastern Europe, Africa or the Middle East.

Before offering your vehicle for export, you should calculate the value of your car – these factors largely determine what price you can achieve.

Why Does an Export Sale Bring More Than a Private Sale or Scrapping?

Export sale vs. private sale vs. dealer trade-in vs. scrapping

Price

Private sale: high (for newer cars)
Dealer trade-in: low
Export via verkaufedeinauto.ch: medium-high + guaranteed
Scrapping: CHF 0–200

Effort

Private sale: high
Dealer trade-in: medium
Export via verkaufedeinauto.ch: very low
Scrapping: low

Risk

Private sale: high (fraud, warranty)
Dealer trade-in: low
Export via verkaufedeinauto.ch: 0 risk – secure payment
Scrapping: none

Duration

Private sale: 3–12 weeks
Dealer trade-in: 3–10 days
Export via verkaufedeinauto.ch: 24–48h
Scrapping: 1–3 days

Deregistration

Private sale: do it yourself
Dealer trade-in: sometimes
Export via verkaufedeinauto.ch: included
Scrapping: do it yourself

Pickup

Private sale: usually no
Dealer trade-in: rarely
Export via verkaufedeinauto.ch: yes, across Switzerland
Scrapping: yes

Suitable for defective cars

Private sale: hardly
Dealer trade-in: no
Export via verkaufedeinauto.ch: yes
Scrapping: yes

Real-World Example: What Does Your Car Fetch Through Each Channel?

Example 1: Toyota Avensis, Year 2012, 180,000 km, engine damage

Swiss residual value (private sale): approx. CHF 500 – hardly any interested buyers

Dealer trade-in: usually declined

Scrapping: CHF 0–150

Export price at verkaufedeinauto.ch: CHF 2,800

Example 2: VW Golf VI, Year 2010, 220,000 km, no MOT

Swiss residual value: approx. CHF 800

Dealer trade-in: CHF 500

Scrapping: CHF 100

Export price at verkaufedeinauto.ch: CHF 3,500

Why Is the Export Price Often Higher Than the Swiss Market Value?

The Swiss used car market is largely determined by the Eurotax valuation and the mandatory MOT. A vehicle without a valid MOT immediately loses 30–50% of its residual value on the Swiss market, as the buyer factors in the costs of repair and re-inspection. In most export markets – such as West Africa, Eastern Europe or the Middle East – these strict inspection standards do not exist or are significantly less restrictive.

Additionally, 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 just beginning. Local workshops specialise 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 is an established industry.

Timing also plays a role in export sales: find out about the best time to sell your car to achieve the maximum return.

Selling your car for export has never been easier – and never more secure.

Fair Pricing – How We Value Your Export Car

Our Price Promise – Transparent and Binding

We know that trust is crucial when selling a car. That’s why we are transparent about how our business model works: we buy your vehicle at the 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 through hidden deductions at handover.

Specifically, this means for you:

The price we quote you on the phone or by email is binding – provided the vehicle condition matches your information.
There are no “surprise deductions” during inspection.
Pickup, deregistration and paperwork are included in our price – no additional fees.
You receive payment immediately upon handover – cash or by instant bank transfer, as you prefer.

If our offer doesn’t meet your expectations, you incur no costs whatsoever. The valuation is always free and non-binding.

What Determines the Export Price of Your Car?

The most important factors in export vehicle valuation:

Make & Model

Toyota, Mercedes, VW and BMW are particularly sought after on international markets. Premium brands and Japanese manufacturers achieve above-average export prices.

Mileage

The lower, the more valuable – but vehicles with 200,000+ km are also in demand for export, as the life expectancy is assessed differently in many countries.

Equipment & Engine

High-quality equipment, all-wheel drive and diesel engines increase the export value. Air conditioning and automatic transmission are particularly sought after in warm destination countries.

Vehicle Condition

Body, engine and interior are individually assessed. Even vehicles with damage still achieve good export prices – repairs are significantly cheaper in destination countries.

Current Demand in Destination Country

Export prices fluctuate according to demand in destination countries. Our team monitors international markets daily and can thus determine the optimal price for your vehicle.

Logistics Costs

Transport and shipping costs affect the final price. Vehicles suitable for container shipping often achieve higher export prices.

Which Countries Are Swiss Cars Exported To?

The main destination countries for Swiss export vehicles are:

Eastern Europe

Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Kosovo

Africa

Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Congo

Middle East

Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, United Arab Emirates

Central Asia

Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan

Swiss cars enjoy an excellent reputation in these regions. The reasons: high maintenance standards, less corrosion thanks to good road maintenance, 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.

Checklist: Documents You Need for an Export Sale

To ensure the sale of your export car goes smoothly, you should have the following documents ready:

Vehicle registration document (original)
Valid ID card or passport of the vehicle owner
Service book (if available – can increase the price by up to 15%)
All vehicle keys (main and spare keys)
Power of attorney for company vehicles or when the registered owner is not the seller
Leasing confirmation or buyout amount, if the vehicle is leased
Last MOT inspection (if available – not mandatory)

What we handle for you:

Deregistration at the road traffic office (StVA)
Preparation of the purchase contract
Complete export documentation and logistics
Return of the licence plates

Expert note:

“A common misconception: many sellers believe they must deregister the vehicle at the road traffic office themselves before the export sale. This is not necessarily required – and can even be disadvantageous. If you deregister the vehicle before the buyer picks it up, it may no longer be driven on public roads. We therefore recommend: leave the licence plates on the vehicle until we pick it up. We then take care of the deregistration and send you the confirmation from the road traffic office by post or email.

Important: only inform your motor vehicle insurance about the decommissioning after the deregistration. This avoids coverage gaps during the handover. According to Art. 104 SVG (Road Traffic Act), deregistration must take place within 14 days of the transfer of ownership – we handle this process entirely for you.”

Why verkaufedeinauto.ch for Export Car Sales?

Because our customers are our top priority, we developed the verkaufedeinauto.ch platform specifically for hassle-free car selling – including and especially for export. Here you can simply get the export value of your car estimated from the comfort of your home, at any time of day. Transparency and trust are important to us.

Guaranteed Export Offer

You receive a firm sale offer in the shortest time, based on international market prices. Without negotiations and completely non-binding for you.

Uncomplicated – Even Without MOT

Quick and stress-free: upload photos, we take care of the rest. No lengthy appointments, no tedious negotiations – and no valid MOT required.

Fair & Transparent

A fair offer based on actual export demand – no hidden costs, no subsequent deductions, completely non-binding.

What Our Customers Say – Real Sales Experiences

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“My 2009 Opel Astra with 198,000 km had no MOT and an oil leak in the engine. Two garages didn’t even want to take it as a trade-in. I submitted an enquiry on 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 received the money in cash, and verkaufedeinauto.ch handled the deregistration at the road traffic office for me. It couldn’t be easier.”

— Thomas K., Aarau
Opel Astra 1.6, Year 2009, 198,000 km

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“I had my Mercedes C220 CDI sitting with rear-end damage after a collision. The insurance declared it a write-off. Through verkaufedeinauto.ch, I still got CHF 3,200 for the vehicle – significantly more than the wreck offer from my insurance. The entire process took less than 48 hours.”

— Sandra L., Zurich
Mercedes C220 CDI, Year 2014, 145,000 km, rear-end damage

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“As a fleet manager, I had to hand over 12 company vehicles at once. verkaufedeinauto.ch assessed all vehicles in one day, gave fair individual prices and organised the complete pickup within a week. Professional and uncomplicated.”

— Daniel R., Fleet Manager, Basel
12 vehicles (VW, Škoda, Ford)