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Cars from the USA and Europe

Your car.
From auction to keys.

Turnkey vehicles from Copart and IAAI auctions to Moldova: selection → inspection → auction → shipping → customs → registration.

Make
Model
Year from
Turnkey budget
  • Copart & IAAI

    VIN and history checked before bidding

  • Contract

    Bid cap and budget fixed in writing

  • Insured

    Cargo insured for the whole route

  • Moldova

    Customs clearance and registration

USA catalog

Vehicles from the USA

Live Copart and IAAI lots. Each one carries a turnkey estimate for Chișinău, auction-reported condition and the departure yard.

USA catalog
2024 KIA K5
Sale date TBC
  • 70,500 km
  • Petrol
  • Automatic · 1.6 L
Front endSalvage certificateKeys

Bidding has not started

US retail estimate: $24,013

We will quote the turnkey price for your bid

Knightdale, NCOpen lot
2017 Toyota PRIUS
Sale date TBC
  • 202,400 km
  • Gasoline hybrid
  • Automatic · 1.8 L
Front endSalvage certificateKeys

Bidding has not started

US retail estimate: $18,086

We will quote the turnkey price for your bid

Knightdale, NCOpen lot
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS
Sale date TBC
  • 270,900 km
  • Petrol
  • Automatic · 3.5 L
Front endRun & driveSalvage certificateKeys

Bidding has not started

US retail estimate: $5,364

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Lumberton, NCOpen lot
2022 Hyundai SANTA FE
Sale date TBC
  • 132,800 km
  • Petrol
  • Automatic · 2.5 L
Rear endRun & driveSalvage certificateKeys

Bidding has not started

US retail estimate: $17,819

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Mocksville, NCOpen lot
2015 Hyundai SONATA
Sale date TBC
  • 406,000 km
  • Petrol
  • Automatic · 2.4 L
VandalismSalvage certificateNo keys

Bidding has not started

US retail estimate: $4,795

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Mebane, NCOpen lot
2024 KIA K5
Sale date TBC
  • 63,500 km
  • Petrol
  • Automatic · 1.6 L
Front endRun & driveSalvage certificateKeys

Bidding has not started

US retail estimate: $23,715

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Dunn, NCOpen lot
2019 Mercedes-Benz GT-CLASS
Sale Oct 2
  • 190,300 km
  • Petrol
  • Automatic · 3.0 L
Normal wearRun & driveClean titleKeys

Bidding has not started

We will quote the turnkey price for your bid

North billerica, MAOpen lot
2019 Toyota CAMRY
Sale Oct 2
  • 329,000 km
  • Petrol
  • Automatic · 2.5 L
Normal wearRun & driveClean titleKeys

Bidding has not started

We will quote the turnkey price for your bid

North billerica, MAOpen lot
Europe catalog

Vehicles from Europe

A separate European inventory with photos, mileage, documents, damage information and current bids.

Europe catalog
2019 Renault Clio
AUTO-MLot #50691622
Mileage
118,768 km
Estimated retail value
10.034 €
Damage
Mechanical
Documents
ZB1, ZB2

Keys: Keys available

Current bid

2.100 €

Buy it now: 3.400 €

Details

Auction in 0d 23h 49min

Turnkey cost

What the car will cost you in Moldova

Calculated on the official 2026 rates. The AUTO-M commission is a visible line item — it is not folded into the total.

$9,500
$1 000$120 000
Auction and fees$10,735
Logistics USA → Klaipeda$3,085
Customs and excise$2,217
Broker, documents, AUTO-M$0
Turnkey totalPreliminary estimate

≈ $16,037

≈ 14,080 € · ≈ 282,886 MDL

The estimate uses official rates and typical logistics. The final figure depends on the departure state, the sale date and the exchange rate on the day of payment.

Import route

The journey: from auction to keys

Six stages, each with a photo report and a notification. These are the actual windows, not marketing ones.

  1. Days 1–3

    Copart / IAAI auction purchase

    Bidding strictly within agreed budget limits. Official auction invoice issued immediately after winning.

  2. Days 4–10

    Inland transport to the US seaport

    Pickup by licensed car carrier from the auction yard to the ocean shipping terminal.

  3. Days 11–14

    Port inspection and container loading

    Detailed condition photos, professional strapping, and customs container sealing.

  4. Days 15–50

    Ocean freight to the Port of Klaipeda

    Vessel transit across the Atlantic to Klaipeda, Lithuania. Live container tracking provided.

  5. Days 51–55

    Customs clearance (Moldova)

    Transit truck delivery to the customs terminal in Moldova with a full customs declaration.

  6. Day 56

    Key handover and registration

    Delivery of the cleared vehicle with all paperwork ready for registration.

US departure ports

  • New Jersey (NJ)

    Port of New York / Newark

    30–35 days freight

  • Savannah (GA)

    Port of Savannah

    32–36 days freight

  • Houston (TX)

    Port of Houston

    35–40 days freight

  • Los Angeles (CA)

    Port of Los Angeles

    42–48 days freight

Port of Klaipeda, Lithuania — the European container hub. Then Moldova for clearance and registration.

Average turnkey delivery — 45–60 days

More on logistics

Quick answer

AUTO-M assists with selecting, verifying, purchasing, and delivering vehicles from the USA and Europe for clients in Moldova. Before bidding or buying, the VIN, documents, and available vehicle history are checked, and a budget limit is agreed. After purchase, transport and document preparation are arranged — the final document set and timelines are set by the customs rules of the Republic of Moldova.
Checks before bidding

How a vehicle is checked before bidding

Before bidding or buying, specialists check the VIN, ownership document type, damage photos, auction notes, and available vehicle history. History reports supplement the check but do not replace a physical inspection and diagnostics.

CARFAX — a commercial VIN-based report built from data supplied by insurers, auctions, service stations, and registration authorities in the USA and Canada. It may show mileage, accidents, registrations, and title status.

AutoCheck — a vehicle-history report from Experian based on similar sources. The data mix can differ from CARFAX, so it is worth comparing reports rather than relying on just one.

No report guarantees that every instance of damage or every repair was recorded — that is a limit of the checking method, not a shortcoming of a specific service. How to choose a Copart lot →

Transaction Security

5 Levels of Pre-Bid Inspection

No unpleasant surprises. Every vehicle undergoes a rigorous 5-step audit before we place any bids on your behalf

100% VIN VerifiedLevel 01 / 05

Comprehensive CARFAX & AutoCheck Report

We inspect owner count, dealership maintenance history, airbag deployment records, and odometer consistency.

What we do:

  • Order the official CARFAX report before bidding
  • Review high-resolution photos of structural body elements
  • Set the maximum bid with the estimated repair cost included
Budget

What the overall budget consists of

The auction lot price is only part of the cost. Options should ultimately be compared by the projected vehicle cost after delivery and clearance, not by the current bid.

Purchase price

The winning auction bid or the price agreed with a seller in Europe.

Platform fees and charges

Depend on the auction, lot type, and participation format — clarified before bidding.

Transport and delivery

Transport within the country of origin, sea or land delivery to the destination.

Customs and tax payments

Determined by the vehicle characteristics and the rules in effect on the declaration date.

Repair and registration preparation

Depends on the vehicle's actual condition and registration requirements.

A detailed breakdown of costs is in the article "How much it costs to deliver a car from the USA".

Customs clearance in Moldova

Duty, excise, and VAT are calculated from the vehicle characteristics — age, engine displacement, and engine type — and from the rules in effect on the declaration date. That is why a preliminary figure is worth confirming before you buy. How clearance is calculated →

Risks worth discussing before purchase

  • hidden damage not visible in auction photos;
  • incomplete CARFAX or AutoCheck history;
  • a document status that restricts export or registration;
  • the bid rising above the agreed budget limit;
  • a delay in issuing the title or other documents, affecting delivery time.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long does car delivery from the USA take?
Timing depends on the auction yard, departure port, shipping line, transit port, and schedule. For a specific lot, the manager provides the route, estimated range, and delay factors before the bid is approved.
How is car customs clearance done in Moldova?
In 2026, excise is calculated by code, age, and engine displacement. Passenger-car codes listed in Tax Code article 103(1)(24) are VAT-exempt; supplemental excise must be checked from MDL 600,000. The calculator gives a preliminary document-based estimate.
Can there be costs beyond the calculator estimate?
Yes. Document- and route-specific costs may include storage, special handling, registration, repairs, and payments tied to the exact TN VED code. The calculator shows a preliminary structure; the final estimate follows review of the vehicle and contract terms.
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