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European Diesel Cars in the USA: Why EPA Compliance Is So Difficult
By Alex Naumov on April 16, 2026 at 10:36 AM
The EPA compliance challenge for a European diesel is not a larger version of the gasoline compliance problem. It is a fundamentally different problem, and most buyers do not discover how different until they are already committed to a purchase. This guide explains exactly where the r …
Buy a 1970s European Classic at UK or German Auction: US Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 16, 2026 at 10:34 AM
The 1970s produced some of the most characterful European cars ever made, and the UK and German auction markets remain the deepest pools for finding them. The 25-year compliance window makes these vehicles straightforward to import, the collector market has not yet priced them the way …
Buying a Car from a Private Seller in Europe: US Buyer's Guide
By Alex Naumov on April 16, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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You have found the car. A 1976 BMW 2002 in Munich, a left-hand drive Jaguar E-Type in the South of France, a clean Alfa Romeo Spider in Rome with a documented history and a price that makes sense. The temptation to move quickly is real. What separates buyers who complete a clean impor …
Import a Car from Europe: Private Sellers, Auctions & Diesel Rules
By Alex Naumov on April 16, 2026 at 10:29 AM
Importing a car from Europe to the USA covers three genuinely different situations that most guides treat as one. Buying from a private seller in Germany is not the same as bidding at a UK classic car auction, and neither resembles the regulatory wall a European diesel faces at US cus …
Moving to Europe from USA: Car Shipping Timeline for Expats
By Alex Naumov on April 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Relocating to Europe with your personal vehicle is absolutely possible, but the paperwork, import rules, and compliance requirements differ country by country, sometimes dramatically. This guide walks through what to expect in five of the most popular destinations for American expats, …
Should I Wait to Ship My Car to Europe? Route Disruption Guide
By Alex Naumov on March 20, 2026 at 9:40 AM
It is a reasonable question. Global shipping conditions in 2026 have been anything but stable, and for anyone planning to move a vehicle across the Atlantic, the temptation to hold off and wait for calmer waters is understandable.
Route Disruptions, 1950s Americana & German Classic Demand 2026
By Alex Naumov on March 20, 2026 at 9:37 AM
The international car shipping market in 2026 is moving fast and in several directions at once. Route disruptions are reshaping transit calculations, European collector appetite for postwar American iron is pushing valuations to new highs, and the German market continues to reward sel …
EU Homologation for American Classics: Exempt or Not? 2026 Guide
By Alex Naumov on March 19, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Bringing an American classic to Europe sounds straightforward until someone mentions homologation. At that point, many buyers assume the process is either simple or impossibly complex, when the reality is somewhere in between and depends almost entirely on the specific vehicle, its ag …
Ship Car To Europe Temporarily: Tourist, Military & Expat Guide
By Alex Naumov on March 19, 2026 at 8:36 AM
The short answer is yes. Shipping a car to Europe on a temporary basis is entirely possible, and for the right situation it can be a practical and cost‑effective approach. The longer answer is that "temporary" means very different things depending on whether you are a tourist planning …
Shipping Oversized Vehicles To Europe: Trucks, SUVs & RVs Guide
By Alex Naumov on March 19, 2026 at 8:29 AM
Shipping a standard car to Europe is relatively straightforward. Shipping an oversized vehicle is a different situation, one where the wrong method can lead to extra cost, added handling and potential damage.