Frequently asked questions about importing cars from abroad

The final cost depends on the auction purchase price, auction fee, transport to the departure port, ocean freight, transit to Ukraine, customs clearance, and additional services. The wowcar.ua calculator provides a preliminary total-cost estimate in 30 seconds.

The estimate includes the vehicle price, auction fee, inland transport to the port, ocean shipping, delivery through Europe and Ukraine, duty, excise tax, VAT, customs fees, company services, and any selected additional services.

Customs clearance depends on the engine type, displacement or power, model year, and customs value of the vehicle. Engine displacement is used for combustion-engine vehicles, while electric vehicles are calculated using power in kW.

In addition to the vehicle bid, consider the auction fee, inland logistics in the auction country, ocean shipping, delivery through Europe and Ukraine, customs clearance, brokerage services, certification, insurance, and possible repairs.

The calculator provides an estimate based on current rates, route, vehicle parameters, and exchange rates. A manager confirms the exact amount after reviewing the specific lot, documents, vehicle condition, and current shipping terms.

Shipping cost depends on the auction yard location, the departure port, transport type to the port, ocean-shipping format, the arrival port, and the final destination city in Ukraine.

Delivery includes several stages: transport from the auction to the departure port, waiting for departure, ocean freight, unloading at the arrival port, transit to Ukraine, and final delivery. It usually takes several weeks, but timing can vary because of the port, route, and documents.

Yes. On wowcar.ua you can find a Copart lot by number or VIN, review its specifications, photos, damage, current or final bid, and estimate the full cost of delivery and customs clearance.

If bidding is still active, enter your planned bid—the maximum amount you are prepared to pay for the vehicle. The calculator will estimate the total cost from that bid so you understand the full budget before taking part in the auction.

Enter the maximum amount you are willing to pay for the vehicle, excluding shipping and customs clearance. This helps you determine in advance whether the lot fits your turnkey budget.

The difference may result from changes to the final bid, exchange rate, shipping rates, port fees, document status, repair cost, or additional services. Before purchasing a specific vehicle, request confirmation from a manager.

Compare the vehicle’s full cost after delivery, customs clearance, and repairs with the prices of similar cars in Ukraine. A wowcar.ua lot page helps you assess not only the bid but also the total budget and a local market benchmark.

Yes. You can request a preliminary repair estimate based on the photos, VIN, damage description, and vehicle specifications. This helps you understand the realistic budget before placing a bid.

Before bidding, review the VIN, lot number, year, mileage, engine type, damage, document status, key availability, auction location, sale status, photos, and previous sale history.

Title State shows the issuing state and document type, damage describes the primary damage, keys indicates whether keys are present, mileage shows the odometer reading, and Run & Drive means the vehicle is reported to start and move. Review these labels together with the photos and lot history.

If the lot has not been sold yet or its bid is unavailable, the system may show an estimated price based on similar vehicles or market data. The final price is known only after bidding ends or the purchase is confirmed.

Yes. You can submit a request for a specific lot, and a manager will help verify the vehicle, agree on the maximum bid, and support you throughout the auction process.

The service supports estimates for major US and Canadian auctions, including Copart, IAAI, and Manheim, and can also calculate vehicles from other sources using manually entered parameters.

Yes. The site has Cars in Stock and Cars in Transit sections where you can review available vehicles, specifications, condition, estimated price, and contact a manager for purchase details.