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Useful guides on car import

We explain how to buy a car at Copart auction, clear customs in Moldova or Transnistria, and deliver it turnkey.

Where to start

How to choose a Copart lotAuctions and buying Vehicle history check by VINCARFAX, AutoCheck, and documents How much delivery from the USA costsLogistics and cost Customs clearance in Moldova in 2026The Republic of Moldova Customs clearance in Transnistria in 2026Transnistria Electric vehicles from the USAEVs and hybrids

Checks before bidding

A client checklist before the first bidA summary check for newcomers A glossary of US auction termsTitle, salvage, Run & Drive, and other terms How to compare two lots of the same modelA single comparison framework A car after floodingThe main risks What to do after the vehicle arrivesInspection, handover report, registration Questions to ask a company before signingA checklist for the client

Directions and reference pages

About AUTO-MWho we are and how we work Cars from the USA to MoldovaRoute, timelines, budget Cars from the USA to TransnistriaA separate jurisdiction and route Cars from Europe to MoldovaCustoms-cleared cars from the EU Customs clearanceMoldova and Transnistria How the purchase and delivery process worksThe full operational process

All Import Customs Transnistria Logistics Auctions Verification Electric vehicles

Logistics

What the budget for a car from the USA consists of

The cost structure for importing a car from the USA by group — purchase, logistics, clearance, and restoration — without fixed prices, with an example of the calculation logic.

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Logistics

Delivering a car from the USA: the logistics stages

Transport within the USA, the terminal, loading, the sea leg, the destination port, and land delivery — what the route consists of and why delays occur.

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How these materials are prepared

Articles rely on the publicly available rules of the platforms (Copart, IAA, Manheim), history services (CARFAX, AutoCheck), and official sources on customs clearance in the Republic of Moldova and Transnistria. Currency dates are noted in texts covering tax and customs questions — materials are updated when the rules change.