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Car Sourcing & Purchase in Cologne (NRW)

Cologne is a major cultural and business hub on the Rhine. The NRW region offers a huge used-car market and strong competition. We provide a full on-site inspection with paint thickness gauge and OBD diagnostics, test drive, written report, negotiation support and help with export paperwork and delivery.

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Why Cologne is a great place to buy

Wide choice and transparency. Cologne and the Rhine–Ruhr area (Düsseldorf, Bonn, Leverkusen, Dortmund, Essen) form one of Germany’s largest used-car markets. Competition between dealers and private sellers helps you find well-kept cars at fair prices. Regular servicing, TÜV inspections and access to service history make outcomes more predictable.

  • Any brand and budget. From city runabouts and family wagons to premium sedans and performance coupes — NRW makes it easy to match precise criteria.
  • Technical reliability. German maintenance schedules and checks keep quality high across most listings.
  • Verifiable VIN history. Service records and digital entries are often available, reducing the risk of rolled-back mileage or hidden accidents.
  • Convenient logistics. Motorways A1, A3 and A4 plus Cologne/Bonn airport simplify test drives, transactions and delivery.
  • We work officially. Written contract, invoice/receipt, clear cost breakdown. We speak to sellers in German and explain everything in English (RU/UA on request).

How it works — step by step

  1. Find candidates. Search mobile.de, AutoScout24, etc. based on your budget and preferences (make, model, year, mileage, colour, trim).
  2. Pre-check (free). Send us the links via WhatsApp/phone or the site form. We confirm availability, documents and permission for full diagnostics; then agree the date/route and estimate travel costs.
  3. Trip & payment. You pay for the professional inspection + agreed travel. We issue confirmation and a service contract.
  4. On-site inspection. Visual check of body/interior, paint gauge by panels, ECU readout to capture errors and verify mileage. Photos/video; optional live stream via WhatsApp.
  5. Test drive. We assess engine, gearbox, brakes, suspension and electronics under real road conditions.
  6. OBD diagnostics ×2. We scan before and after the drive to reveal issues that reappear under load (misfires, sensor faults, etc.).
  7. Conclusion & recommendation. Verbal verdict on site; detailed written report next business day with photos and a clear buy/no-buy recommendation.
  8. Decision & reservation. If it’s the one, we help reserve it (deposit, ad removal). If not, we continue the search.
  9. Deal support (optional). Document verification, correct sales contract, safe payment flow and export/registration papers.
  10. Delivery (optional). Transport to your city or the border via vetted logistics — best option by timing and cost.

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Export — what to consider

Planning to export outside Germany? Keep in mind:

  • VIN history. Owners, services, insurance cases and mileage — we build a full picture before you travel.
  • Duties & taxes. For non-EU destinations, estimate customs, excise and VAT in advance (see our calculator).
  • Paperwork set. Invoice/contract, export declaration (IAA-Plus/ATLAS), exit confirmation (AGV for VAT refund where applicable), transit plates and insurance.
  • “Export only”. Appears in some ads — we’ll explain the nuances and process the documents correctly.

Why choose us

  • Official & safe. Legal contract, transparent payments with confirmation — financial assurance and accountability.
  • Detailed written report. Measurements, photos, fault list and clear conclusions — a document you can rely on.
  • Legal clarity. VIN & document checks, correct bill of sale, guidance on payment, export and registration.
  • No language barrier. Seller communication in German; full explanations in English (RU/UA available).
  • Logistics arranged. Delivery options and a full export document set — handled for you.
  • Support end-to-end. Even with “inspection-only,” we still help reserve the car, align timing and outline next steps.

Ready to find the right car in Cologne and across NRW? Message us — we’ll make the process fast, clear and cost-effective.

FAQ — frequently asked questions

How much does an inspection in Cologne cost?

See our Prices. Final cost depends on distances within NRW and the number of cars on your route.

Can you check several cars in one day?

Yes — typically 2–3 with efficient routing across Cologne/Rhine–Ruhr.

Do you offer a live stream?

Yes, via WhatsApp on request. You’ll also receive photos/videos and a written report.

Do you help with export plates and the declaration?

Yes. We arrange export plates and insurance, prepare IAA-Plus/ATLAS data and obtain the AGV exit confirmation.

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